Transportation Issues
The City of Bend has permitted projects that will more than DOUBLE the number of residential units (homes & apartments) in Southern Crossing Neighborhood District. The Board wants to be proactive in addressing transportation issues ahead of the additional traffic.
To learn more about top priorities, visit our traffic page. We are currently working on the Bond-Reed-Market-Brookswood roundabout expansion and improving Reed Market just west of US 97 to make it safer for crossing. We hope to soon have a public meeting with the City of Bend on these topics.
Land Use / Development Notices
Sunny Breeze Subdivision Update
On June 22, the Hearings Officer issued her decision on the Sunny Breeze 42-lot subdivision and upheld all the City’s conditions for approval of the application. This includes the requirement to have two entrance/exit roads for fire safety. On July 10, the developer submitted a Notice of Intent to Appeal the…
Pahlisch Closes on Sale of COID Deschutes South Canyon Property
On July 1, Pahlisch Homes finalized the purchase of a large part of the Central Oregon Irrigation District (COID) property immediately south of Southern Crossing. The sale had been expected once the final legal hurdle was resolved with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) back in January. Because a scenic…
Sunny Breeze Subdivision Appeal Status
On April 1 the City of Bend approved the application for the 42-lot single home subdivision located at 61521 Sunny Breeze Way. However, on April 8 the developer appealed the decision to a Hearings Officer because of conditions for approval required by the City. The public hearing for the appeal…
Latest News from Southern Crossing
Seeking Bend Artists for Studio Tour
The 3rd Annual Bend Artists’ Studio Tour is happening Saturday September 26 and Sunday September 27, 11 AM to 4 PM, and SageBrushers Art Society is looking for artists to participate! This free, self-guided tour invites the community into working studios of SageBrushers members across Bend to see where and…
Annual Fire Free Yard Debris Disposal Event
Deschutes County is once again conducting a FireFree event this spring. The usual fee at Knott Landfill will be waived so that you may dispose of yard waste for free. This includes grass clippings, brush, plant prunings, pine needles, pine cones, weeds, trimmings, and branches, stumps or trees no larger…
Aune Safety & Connectivity Project Informational Open House
Community members are invited to participate in the second open house for the Aune Safety and Connectivity Project. This informational open house will be held online only and will be open until May 4. The open house includes a summary of what was heard from the community during last year’s…
About Southern Crossing
Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association (SCNA) is one of the 13 Neighborhood Districts recognized by the City of Bend. People over the age of 18 who live or have businesses in Southern Crossing Neighborhood District are automatically SCNA members. Bend City Council established SCNA on February 19, 2003, making SCNA the 5th of 13 such neighborhood groups.
Our neighborhood district boundaries are the Parkway (Hwy 97) and Colorado Avenue east to west and between Arizona and Powers north to south. View detailed maps.
The Southern Crossing Neighborhood District has 882.9 acres (91.4 vacant), 2,057 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!