Latest News from Southern Crossing

FERC Decision on COID Property

By Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association | March 17, 2026

After more than two years of consideration, on January 22 the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved the Central Oregon Irrigation District’s (COID) request to amend the FERC license for the Deschutes South Canyon hydroelectric project. This amendment called for changes to the public recreational access easements on segments of the COID property governed by the permit and which…

Sunny Breeze 42-Lot Subdivision Additional Comments Due March 26

By Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association | March 17, 2026

Because the City has received additional application materials on the 42-lot single home subdivision located at 61521 Sunny Breeze Way, the City has extended the review period for the application. That means another 2-week public comment period has opened. The new deadline for comments is Thursday March 26. You can see the additional application materials and other details…

New Coulter Grove Park & Deschutes River Trail South Open Houses

By Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association | March 17, 2026

Bend Park & Recreation District (BPRD) is holding a series of Open House events to get community input on two projects important to Southern Crossing   Coulter Grove Park As previously announced, Southern Crossing is getting a new neighborhood park! Coulter Grove Park will be located at 20185 Reed Lane. This 3.17-acre site will provide a…

Public Hearing for Timber Yards Master Plan Changes

By Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association | February 20, 2026

Due to market conditions including the increased cost of labor, materials and financing, the developer intends to scale back some of the elements of the project originally presented in 2023. The Bend Planning Commission is holding a public hearing on these proposed changes. First, the developer is proposing a reconfiguration of the internal street network,…

Sunny Breeze 42-Lot Subdivision Comments Due February 18

By Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association | February 9, 2026

The deadline for you to submit comments on the proposed 42-lot single family-home subdivision at 61521 Sunny Breeze Lane is Wednesday February 18. This 7.8-acre property is zoned Standard Density Residential (RS) and is adjacent to the Central Oregon Irrigation District (COID) property and the Canopy Trail in the Deschutes South Canyon. You can review the updated…