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!

It’s Board Election Time

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. 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, 2025. General board member positions are open, and officer positions of Vice-Chair and Secretary are up for election.

Board members will be elected at our General Membership Meeting (see below). You can indicate your interest in being on the Board with this button. Candidates may also be nominated at the meeting. (You are allowed to nominate yourself.) Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions.

Spotlight on Growth in Southern Crossing at 2024 General Membership Meeting

Tuesday October 8, 6-8 pm

Get the latest on major housing development and transportation improvements coming soon to our neighborhood at the SCNA annual General Membership Meeting at the Hampton Inn in Southern Crossing. All SCNA residents and business are invited to attend this important community meeting.

The first half hour will be for socializing, with appetizers on us, and a cash bar available.

The program will begin at 6:30pm with presentations and Q&A with representatives from the Jackstraw and Timber Yards developments near the Old Mill, and City of Bend Transportation and Mobility Department. Following the presentations, our City Council liaison Barb Campbell will offer comments. The evening will wrap up with Board and officer elections. Please RSVP here and thanks for joining us!

Upcoming Events

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!

Latest News from Southern Crossing

Chamberlain Street NSSP Project Design Update

By Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association | Oct 1, 2024

The city has reached what they call “30% design” of the Neighborhood Street Safety Program (NSSP) project on SW Chamberlain Street. The city is planning to pave a 300-foot gravel section of the street, including the addition of safety improvements for bicycles and pedestrians, add an improved bicycle/pedestrian crossing of…

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Free Home Energy Assessment and Low Cost Upgrades

By Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association | Sep 17, 2024

The Environmental Center’s mission is to embed sustainability into daily life in Central Oregon. They translate sustainability into practical, local action in order to create a healthy future for people and the planet. The Environmental Center (TEC) is working with Energy Trust of Oregon to help ensure access to Energy…

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Solarize Deschutes Discount Program

By Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association | Aug 12, 2024

The Environmental Center, Energize Bend, Envision Bend and the City of Bend have teamed up with Energy Trust of Oregon and Solar Oregon for a Solarize campaign, running August 15 through October 31, to make it easy and more affordable to install solar. Any homeowner with a Deschutes County address…

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Land Use / Development Notices

Public Meeting for Amphitheater Amenities Building at Old Mill

By Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association | Aug 10, 2024

You are invited to a neighborhood meeting to learn about a proposed development project in your neighborhood. The project plan is to add a three-story structure and associated infrastructure at the Hayden Homes Amphitheater to formalize the interim cabanas, deck seating, restrooms and food / beverage accommodations within a permanent…

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Bend Tree Preservation Amendments Hearings

By Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association | May 30, 2024

The City of Bend is in the final stages of amending its Development Code to change how trees are preserved (or not) by developers. These amendments include updated tree preservation standards, and requirements for street tree and water-efficient planter strip landscaping. For more information on the proposed changes, visit the…

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Public Meeting for 9-Unit Townhouse Development Near Old Mill

By Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association | May 30, 2024

There will be a public meeting for a proposed 9-unit townhouse development on the vacant lot at 305 SW Upper Terrace Drive, at the intersection with SW Bond Street. Download the meeting notice here. The pre-application web page has additional information, including a site plan. The meeting will be held…

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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 General Board Members and a Secretary.
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!