Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association

City Considers Changes to Tree Code

By Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association / January 9, 2026 / Comments Off on City 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 code requirements. Many projects are…

Followup Neighborhood Meeting for 42-Lot Subdivision on Sunny Breeze Lane

By Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association / January 3, 2026 / Comments Off on Followup 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 pm. Here is the meeting link.…

Aune Safety & Connectivity Project Open House

By Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association / September 15, 2025 / Comments Off on Aune Safety & Connectivity Project Open House

With the coming of expanded development in the Old Mill District, as well as the new Jackstraw housing and future housing in the Timber Yards development, there will be a need for better access for people driving, walking and biking in this part of our neighborhood. The City has recognized how difficult this area is…

Roundabout Construction Schedule Up for a Vote

By Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association / July 18, 2025 / Comments Off on Roundabout Construction Schedule Up for a Vote

We have made a difference! The recent SCNA survey on  the Bond/Reed Market/Brookswood Roundabout triggered a lot of responses and emails to City Council. More than 3/4 of responders asked for improvements as soon as possible. The City Council will now vote on the project schedule at their August 20 meeting. A big thanks to…

2025 Summer Block Party Thanks

By Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association / July 18, 2025 / Comments Off on 2025 Summer Block Party Thanks

More than 140 SCNA neighbors came together to celebrate the start of summer at our second annual Block Party on Saturday, June 21 at Blakely Park. The day’s festivities kicked off with giant bubble making and hula hoop dancing on the park’s expansive lawn, with both kids and parents getting into the action. Neighbors had…