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…
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…
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…
The 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…
You 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…