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Survey Results – Deschutes South Canyon Parkland

Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 17:28:02 +0000

Survey Reveals Strong Support for Deschutes South Canyon as Parkland

Several Neighborhood Associations recently conducted the Deschutes South Canyon Use Survey to learn how residents and visitors currently use this area and to get their thoughts on its future. The survey garnered responses from 2,039 people with an overwhelming majority favoring preserving the land as parkland.

74.2% supported Bend Park and Recreation District (BPRD) creating a new natural area park, similar to Shevlin Park, on the property. An additional 14.7% said they might support this effort.
81.1% thought BPRD funds should help with the purchase.
71.6% said they would support a bond measure to help fund the purchase.

An executive summary with more details on the survey results is available here.

Located in southwest Bend between Brookswood Boulevard and the Deschutes River, the land is currently owned by the Central Oregon Irrigation District (COID) where it operates a piped canal and power station. COID plans to sell a major portion of the property for development. The property is Bend’s largest remaining open space by the Deschutes River, and has been used as a natural recreation area by thousands of residents and visitors for many years.

To learn more about efforts to protect the trails and habitat of the Deschutes South Canyon, visit the Save Bend Green Space website at savebendgreenspace.org.

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City Goal Setting Survey ~ Closes Dec 28th!

Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 03:23:26 +0000

The City of Bend is asking what matters to YOU in Bend in order to set their goals. Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association is encouraging you to fill out that survey and we are asking you to include 3 items in your responses that reflect land use concerns in our area.

The survey will take you less than 5 minutes and it closes on December 28th so please do so ASAP:

https://surveys.jibunu.com/DHMResearch_0036/index.aspx?l=1

In the open-ended question on the survey asking you the most important issue for Bend, please include these 3 items with any of your own answers.

That question is the best place for you to list these:

1) Change the Bend Tree Code to save more trees in developments

2) City Councilors need to listen to Neighborhood Associations and start attending Neighborhood Association meetings

3) Make certain the GO Bond is actually used to increase neighborhood safety and alleviate congestion

Take the survey!

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Board Election Results * Volunteer needed for Fireworks Committee

Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 20:15:42 +0000

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Board Election * Questions for Chief Krantz * Bylaw Changes

Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association — Sat, 14 Nov 2020 22:21:02 +0000

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Volunteer Request ~ Illegal Fireworks Committee

Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 00:27:49 +0000

Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association (SCNA) is looking for someone who is concerned about illegal fireworks (and lack of enforcement) in Bend and overall fire safety in our neighborhood.

You will represent SCNA at meetings with at least 5 other neighborhood associations that had a large number of firework complaints, City staff, and the fire department.

It is a short term commitment, and involves attending virtual meetings.

If you were personally affected by illegal fireworks, we encourage you to take this opportunity to help reduce and eliminate the use of them in Bend. Email [email protected] if interested in volunteering for this committee.

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