City of Bend, Oregon

City Edition - Mirror Pond Proposal

Local leaders have come up with a proposal for Mirror Pond that not only keeps the look of the current pond, but also positions the downtown riverfront for dramatic redevelopment.  Here’s more on the plan and how you can give your opinion…

City Edition - Affordable Housing

Affordable housing is a real concern in our community.  Bend 2030 recently completed a forum on this complex issue. Here’s what we learned…

City Edition - Snow Removal Operations Explained

November’s early snow storm stretched the city’s Streets Department to the limit.  It was all hands on deck with crews on the streets 24 hours a day.  Check out how we’re preparing to keep the roads clear for the next storm…

City Edition - Home Winterization

Winter can be tough on our homes.  Frozen pipes can cause a real mess.  Here’s some tips on how you can avoid a water crisis this winter…

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!