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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…
Read MoreWe 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…
Read MoreThe City’s project to make over Chamberlain Street and enhance the pedestrian and bicycle crossing of Reed Market is now on indefinite hold. The City Council heard the desire to return to SCNA’s original request of putting in a safe pedestrian and bicycle crossing of Reed Market at Silver Lake Boulevard. Thanks to Councilors Mike…
Read MoreYou are invited to the Wildfire Forum organized by Old Farm Neighborhood District on Thursday, April 24 at 5:30 pm at the Larkspur Community Center (located at Reed Market Road and 15th Street). Doors open at 4:30 pm. As Bend grows ever closer to the wildfire-susceptible Deschutes National Forest, what is being done to protect our community? This event…
Read MoreDeschutes County is once again conducting a FireFree event this spring. The usual fee at Knott Landfill will be waived so that you may dispose of yard waste for free. This includes grass clippings, brush, plant prunings, pine needles, pine cones, weeds, trimmings, and branches, stumps or trees no larger than 12” diameter. This event…
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