Welcome to the
Southern Crossing
Neighborhood Association

We are a volunteer group of neighbors who want to have a positive impact on our neighborhood and the City of Bend.

We welcome your participation!

2023 General Membership Meeting

Tuesday October 3, 6 - 8pm

We are holding our annual General Membership Meeting in person for the first time since 2019! Deschutes Brewery has generously donated the use of the Mountain Room, located at their production brewery in Southern Crossing.

The first half hour will be for socializing, with appetizers on us and a cash bar available. At 6:30 there will be presentation on NSSP projects on Woodriver Drive and Chamberlain Street, and another by Save Bend Green Space on the recent campaign to preserve the Canopy Trail on COID land, status of the pending sale of that land, and more. The business portion of the meeting will follow the presentation, including board and officer elections. The meeting will wrap up with closing comments by our City Council liaison Barb Campbell.

Upcoming Events

Your neighborhood needs you!

Make a difference in YOUR neighborhood

This is an exciting time for Southern Crossing, with lots of change in the near and far future. You can learn what is happening in YOUR neighborhood by being on the Board of the Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association. You can also help influence growth and development by being involved, instead of just watching the changes happening in Bend. It's a great chance to collaborate, raise awareness, and contribute to what’s happening in the neighborhood. This is an opportunity to make a difference.

Board meetings are held monthly on Zoom. New board members will begin their two-year terms January 1, 2024. General board member positions are open, and officer positions of Chair and Treasurer are up for election.

Board members will be elected at our General Meeting on Tuesday October 3, 6 - 8pm. Please indicate your interest in being on the Board with the button below, and contact [email protected] if you have any questions.

About Southern Crossing

The Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association (SCNA) was established by the Bend City Council on February 19, 2003, making SCNA the 5th of 13 recognized neighborhood associations.

Our neighborhood boundaries are the Parkway (Hwy 97) and Colorado Avenue east to west and between Arizona and Powers north to south. View detailed maps.

Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association has 882.9 acres (91.4 vacant), 1,891 tax lots, and 452 active business licenses.

Board Meetings

Our board typically meets on the third Thursday of each month from 5-7 pm. See Meetings for details. All are welcome!

Latest News from Southern Crossing

Woodriver Drive NSSP Project Status

By Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association | Sep 8, 2023

We have previously reported on the coming Neighborhood Street Safety Program (NSSP) project along Woodriver Drive. This project will create a 6-foot wide sidewalk with raised curbing, starting in front of Woodriver Park and connecting to the existing sidewalk near McClellan Road. At the bottom of the hill near the…

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Hayden Homes Amphitheater Concert Contact Info

By Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association | Aug 12, 2023

We have received a number of inquiries from SCNA members wanting to provide feedback on concert events at the amphitheater. Marney Smith of the Old Mill District and Hayden Homes Amphitheater has offered herself as the best contact point. If you have comments, questions, or complaints, you can call 541-280-2287…

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Members Needed for Tree Regulation Update Advisory Committee

By Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association | May 4, 2023

The City is looking for community members to join a new temporary committee designed to help guide the future of how and where trees will be regulated in Bend. The focus of this work effort is to update regulations for managing trees on sites proposed for new, large-scale development –…

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Land Use / Development Notices

Public Comment on Old Mill District Expansion

By Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association | Sep 16, 2023

As we reported previously, William Smith Properties is planning an expansion project in the Old Mill consisting of three commercial buildings with 31,000 square feet of retail, 9 residential units, and parking on 3.54 acres in the Mixed Use (MR) Zone. The project is located on three tax lots located south of…

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Help Save the Canopy Trail (step 2)

By Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association | Aug 10, 2023

The future of one of the major trails on the Central Oregon Irrigation District (COID) property in the Deschutes South Canyon is being decided now. Known by many as the Canopy Trail, it includes the trailhead on Brookswood Boulevard and the tree-lined footpath that connects to the Deschutes River Trail.…

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Public Hearing for Timber Yards Parcel A Subdivision

By Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association | Jul 14, 2023

Monday July 17, 5:30pm You are invited to attend the neighborhood meeting for the Timber Yards Tentative Subdivision and Parcel A Site Plan Review. The recently approved Timber Yards Master Plan is the most significant new development in Southern Crossing and is located on 33+ acres zoned Mixed-Use Urban at 175 SW…

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About SCNA

One of the 13 official neighborhoods recognized by the City of Bend, Southern Crossing is right in the heart of town, surrounding the Old Mill, and includes many popular spots for shopping, dining, and entertainment.

Membership

Anyone living or owning a business within the boundaries of Southern Crossing is considered a member of SCNA. Members improve our neighborhood by volunteering, attending events, and joining the board.

Land Use

Neighborhood Associations are charged by the City of Bend to help educate their neighborhoods about pending land use changes, new developments, and other concerns related to land use in our neighborhood.

Get Involved

YOU can help strengthen Southern Crossing! By volunteering, signing up for our newsletters, following us on Facebook and Twitter you will be kept informed on news and issues important to our neighborhood.

About SCNA

Our neighborhood is one of 13 official neighborhoods recognized by the City of Bend. Surrounding the Old Mill, Southern Crossing is right in the heart of town and encompasses many of the popular areas for shopping, dining, and entertainment.

Membership

Anyone living or owning a business within the boundaries of Southern Crossing is considered a member of SCNA. Members improve our neighborhood by volunteering, attending events, and joining the board.

Land Use

Neighborhood Associations are asked by the City of Bend to help educate their neighborhoods about pending land use changes, new developments, and other concerns related to land use in our neighborhood.

Get Involved

YOU can help strengthen Southern Crossing! By volunteering, signing up for our newsletters, following us on Facebook and Twitter you will be kept informed on news and issues important to our neighborhood.

How can I get involved?

The SCNA Board is in need of a Neighborhood Leadership Alliance representative, Secretary and General Board Members.
If you are interested in joining the board in this capacity, please let us know.

If you have questions or would like to volunteer, please email us at [email protected]!

Some of the things we could use assistance with are:

* Membership Development, Recruiting, Volunteer Outreach *
* Business liaison - establish and build relationships between the neighborhood and the business community within *
* Business discount program for SCNA * Special Event Planning *
* Safety, emergency preparedness, neighborhood response *
* Communications / Canvassing / Tabling Events *

If any of these things appeal to you or if you have an idea of how you'd like to contribute to your neighborhood, please contact us!