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!

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. General board member positions and the officer position of Secretary are open.

Please indicate your interest in being on the Board with the button below, or contact [email protected] if you have any questions.

Upcoming Events

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), 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

Bend Parks and Recreation Needs Survey

By Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association | Nov 12, 2023

Every few years, the Bend Parks and Recreation District conducts surveys to gauge use behaviors and priorities of Bend residents in regards to parks and recreation services, including those provided by the park district, as well as by private sector businesses. These results inform projects and priorities for park, trail…

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Wilson Avenue Construction Detour November 6

By Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association | Oct 21, 2023

The Wilson Avenue Corridor Project will soon be entering its final construction phase. While this project is not in SCNA, part of the road closure is, and the associated construction detour will be routed through SCNA. Beginning Monday November 6, westbound traffic on Wilson Avenue will be detoured onto SW…

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Woodriver Drive NSSP Project Status

By Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association | Oct 13, 2023

We have previously reported on the coming Neighborhood Street Safety Program (NSSP) project along Woodriver Drive. This project has created 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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Land Use / Development Notices

Public Meeting for 4-Story Commercial Development with Hotel

By Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association | Feb 11, 2024

There will be a public meeting for a proposed 4-story commercial development, including a 70-unit hotel, spa, and restaurant. The project is located in the block surrounded by Arizona and Colorado Avenues, and Bond and Wall Streets. Note that this is not actually located within SCNA, but directly abuts, where…

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Public Comment on 273-Unit Residential / Mixed-Use Development (Deadline Extended)

By Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association | Dec 14, 2023

Deadline Extended to December 20 The City of Bend received the Site Plan/Design Review application for a major residential/mixed-use development between SW Century Drive, SW Mt Bachelor Drive, and SW Reed Market Road in Southern Crossing. The proposed development consists of two buildings in the Mixed-use Urban (MU) Zone. The…

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Public Meeting for 123 SW Cleveland Ave Subdivision

By Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association | Nov 19, 2023

There will be a public meeting for a proposed 4 lot subdivision of a 0.48 acre lot in the Residential Standard Density (RS) Zone. The project is located at 123 SW Cleveland Avenue. Download the meeting notification here. The purpose of this meeting is to provide a forum for the…

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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!