Transportation Issues Survey
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.
Please complete this brief transportation survey by Tuesday February 3. Several important transportation issues are coming in early 2026 and the Board wants to understand what our members consider top priorities. Based on your answers, we will follow-up with additional information and a more detailed survey targeting the most important issues you identify.
Your neighborhood. Your voice. Please let us hear you!
Land Use / Development Notices
Important Update on Sunny Breeze 42-Lot Subdivision
Developer Larry Kine has submitted an application to the City for a proposed 42-lot single family home subdivision at 61521 Sunny Breeze Lane. This 7.8-acre property is adjacent to the Central Oregon Irrigation District (COID) property and the Canopy Trail. As required by the City, Mr. Kine held a neighborhood…
Read MoreCity Considers Changes to Tree Code
On October 22, the City Council received a report on the impact of the new Tree Code in its first year of implementation. The top findings of the report were: A good start to collecting data has been made, but more time is needed before making significant changes to the…
Read MoreFollowup Neighborhood Meeting for 42-Lot Subdivision on Sunny Breeze Lane
There will be a followup neighborhood meeting for the proposed 42-lot single family home subdivision located at the end of Sunny Breeze Lane. This 7.8 acre property is adjacent to the Central Oregon Irrigation District (COID) property and the Canopy Trail. The virtual meeting will be held via Zoom on Tuesday January 6 at 6:00…
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Southern Crossing Transportation Issues Survey Results
Thanks to the 249 respondents who took our survey! The results will shape what the SCNA Board works on in the coming months. Overall, traffic congestion at Reed Market and Bond was the biggest concern. The ranking of transportation issues, from highest to lowest, was traffic congestion, emergencies (evacuation &…
Read MoreSouthern Crossing Transportation Issues Survey
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. Please complete this brief transportation survey by Tuesday February 3.…
Read MoreParks & Rec Seeks Input on New Park in Southern Crossing
A new neighborhood park is coming to Southern Crossing, and the Bend Park & Recreation District (BPRD) wants your input on design concepts. Coulter Grove Park will be located on the 3.17 acre property at 20185 Reed Lane. In this round of outreach, BPRD wants to learn what kind of…
Read MoreAbout 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!