City of Bend, Oregon

City Edition - Franklin Community Garden

After several years of work, the Franklin Community Garden is finished at the corner of 9th Street and Franklin Avenue in Bend.

City Edition - Urban Growth Boundary Process

Volunteers are helping the city plan its Urban Growth Boundary expansion - which essentially means expanding the city limits. Interested citizens are meeting as Technical Advisory Committees to help guide the process.

City Edition - Cyber Crime

We've all heard about cyber criminals prowling the internet.  The Bend Police Department is offering a program on how to recognize a threat and what you can do about it.

City Edition - Pedestrian Safety

Pedestrian safety on Greenwood and 3rd Street is an important component in the redesign of these busy streets.  The City is working on ways to make crossing as safe as possible. 

City Edition - Parking Garage Solar Energy

Solar panels on the Centennial Parking Garage in downtown Bend have been generating electricity since 2011, reducing the city’s carbon footprint and saving money.

City Edition - Street Maintenance Strategies

Street maintenance projects are in full swing during the summer construction season.  City crews are hard at work with multiple paving, landscape and sidewalk projects. See how we do it!

City Edition - Affordable Housing

Affordable housing for working families has always been a challenge in Bend.  The city is working with the Central Oregon Builders Association to provide some options. 

City Edition - Sign Code Education

You've seen those sandwich board advertising signs all over Bend.  Some are legal, some are not.  The City is taking steps to educate business owners on the temporary sign ordinance to help cut down on the clutter.

City Edition - City Works to Reduce Energy Use

The Strategic Energy Plan is a program from the Energy Trust of Oregon that the city has adopted to improve energy efficiency.  

City Edition - Two Bulls Fire and Defensible Space

Comparisons are being made about the recent Two Bulls fire and the Awbrey Hall fire in the early 90’s.  Both fires point out the need for defensible space around your home.