The City of Bend Charter establishes the governmental structure and procedures for the city. On June 21, 2017, the Council adopted a resolution to establish a committee to consider and recommend Charter amendments to the voters by May 2018. The Committee is established to complete the following: Develop a recommendation on charter language changes for placing…

The kick-off meeting for the Bend 2030 Civic Equity Project was held Monday night at the First Presbyterian Church (Heritage Hall). It was a great turnout!  Check out our Facebook Page to see more photos!

Downtown Bend is a vibrant commercial and residential area. People visit downtown Bend to experience an environment that is unique, active and diverse. A well-managed parking system helps make it safe, easy and convenient.  Over the past year, the Downtown Stakeholder Advisory Committee, with help from other community members, has discussed strategies for parking management.…

The Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association was selected to participate in the Civic Equity Project. The proposal deadline for the proposal was early April. It was announced today, that out of 22 applications, 12 groups will be included in the cohort.  The kick-off event for the Civic Equity Project will be 6-8 p.m. on Monday, May 8.…

​Please join us Thursday, May 4, 2017, from 5 to 8 PM at the Bend Parks & Recreation District Office (Riverbend Conference Room) for 13 Bean Tex-Mex Style Soup, Chili, and Cornbread. Mix and mingle with your neighbors and get the latest updates on Bend’s current and future growth challenges from the City of Bend’s growth…