Update on Deschutes South Canyon
The three Neighborhood Associations that border the Central Oregon Irrigation District (COID) property have released an update on the potential sale of that land. This update addresses several Property Line Adjustment (PLA) applications submitted to the City of Bend Planning Department. Read about that and more here.
Comment Period for 3-Building Mixed-Use Development Near Old Mill District
The application for a 5-lot mixed-use development adjacent to the Box Factory has been revised and is advancing through the planning process. This application includes a proposed 3-building, 3-story mixed-use development, with 12,640 square feet of commercial space and 16 residential units with room for expansion on the vacant lot at 325 SW Arizona Avenue…
Survey Results – Deschutes South Canyon Parkland
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…
Public Meeting for 9-Unit Townhome Development Near Old Mill District
There will be a public meeting for a proposed 9 lot shared court subdivision on the vacant lot at 274 SW Bluff Drive at the intersection of SW Bond Street and SW Bluff Drive. Download the meeting notification here. The planning web page has additional information and diagrams. Plans will also be available at the…
Comment Period for 312 Apartments and Mixed Use at Box Factory
The application for a large mixed-use development adjacent to the Box Factory has been revised and is advancing through the planning process. A 7-story structure would include 18,250 square feet of commercial space, 312 residential units, and a number of site amenities. The updated application, plans, and other documents can be viewed at the planning…
Public Meeting for 3-Building Mixed-Use Development with 34 Residential Units Near Old Mill District
There will be a public meeting for a proposed 3-building, 3-story mixed-use development, including 12,640 square feet of commercial space and 34 residential units on the vacant lot at 325 SW Arizona Avenue across from Market of Choice. This is an extension of a proposal made last year. Download the meeting notification here. The planning…
Public Meeting for 18 Townhouse Apartments in Old Mill District
There will be a public meeting for a proposed 18 unit townhouse apartment development on the vacant lot at 623 SW Mill View Way in the Old Mill District. Download the meeting notification here. Detailed plans will be available at the meeting. The virtual meeting will be held via Zoom on Monday June 20 at…
Help Guide the Future of Deschutes River South Canyon
Bend risks losing the largest open green space remaining by the Deschutes River – the Deschutes South Canyon. Several Neighborhood Associations including Southern Crossing NA, Southwest Bend NA and Century West NA have teamed up on a survey to learn how Bend residents use this 100+ acre wildlife corridor and their interest in preserving it…
Public Hearings to Allow Land Subdivision of 2/3/4-Plex Developments
Amendments have been proposed to the Bend Development Code (BDC) in response to Senate Bill 458 which was passed by the Oregon Legislature in 2021. (These changes are a follow-up to significant Code changes passed by City Council last fall, supporting higher housing density and reduced requirements.) The new law requires cities to allow lots…
Bend Shelter Code Amendments Public Hearing
The Bend City Council will hold a single public hearing on amendments to the Bend Comprehensive Plan and Bend Development Code for three permanent shelter types (Group, Multi-Room, and Outdoor) and two temporary shelter types (Temporary and Hardship Housing). This will be a hybrid hearing, taking place on Wednesday May 4 at 7pm. You can…
SCNA by the numbers:
- 882.9 acres
- 91.4 acres vacant
- 1745 tax lots
- 1,101 tax lots developed
- 251 tax lots with infill potential
- 127 lots N/A
- 85 tax lots partially vacant
- 29 tax lots publicly owned
- 124 tax lots vacant
- 74 vacation home rentals
- 10 public art installations
- 452 active business licenses
- 14 bus stops
- 1317 utility customers
- 5 irrigation canals
- 2 irrigation districts
- 1 river
- 14 riverfront and neighborhood parks
- 2 zip codes
- 340 fire hydrants
- 6 roundabouts
- 238 street segments