Greetings SCNA neighbor! I am feeling the Bend vibe this summer and I hope you are too. Lately, I have gotten into the habit of reading the paper and eating breakfast in the morning outside on the deck overwhelmed with gratitude; something that seemed impossible for the last two summers due to heat and/or air…

WARM TEMPERATURES AHEAD – RESIDENTS ENCOURAGES TO USE WATER WISELYWeather forecasters are predicting significant increases in temperatures in Central Oregon this week. While this is common for Central Oregon, the City of Bend is encouraging all residents to use water wisely outdoors. The majority of water use in Bend this time of year is outdoor…

Online Open House for Bend’s Transportation PlanThe online open house for Bend’s Transportation Plan closes on July 6, 2018. Only two days left to review goals for the project, provide input on the goals, and use an interactive map to mark locations where you think transportation improvements are needed. Learn more about Bend’s Transportation Plan…

​Map Alignment Project Open House At an open house on July 12, City staff will provide an overview of the Map Alignment Project and be available to answer questions. The City is proposing to align the zoning map and the Comprehensive Plan map. Aligning the zoning map with the Comprehensive Plan map will:  Provide clarity and transparency to…

Neighborhood Leadership Alliance Next StepsThe application period for the Neighborhood Leadership Alliance closed on June 22. The list of nominees is nearly completed, Joshua Romero, will be sending the applications and nominee names to Mayor Roats for review.At the July 18 City Council meeting, Mayor Roats will appoint members to the NLA. Once the appointments are…