City of Bend, Oregon

City Edition - pedestrian crossings

Pedestrians have the right of way when crossing streets in most instances.  Here, officers from the Bend Police Department explain the law and the responsibilities of drivers and pedestrians.

City Edition - Neighborhood transportation requests

Neighborhood Associations often come to the City with requests for improvements to their neighborhoods.  Here is how the Growth Management Department responds to these requests.

City Edition - Reducing sediment in the Deschutes River

The Deschutes River flows through the center of our community.  Here is what the city is doing to reduce sediment from entering the river and tips on what you can do to help

City Edition - Gravity Sewer on 27th Street

Progress continues on 27th Street Sewer Project. Here's why gravity lines are better than using pumps to move sewage.

City Edition - New Councilors

Casey Roats is the new mayor, and Bruce Abernethy, Justin Livingston and Bill Moseley are the new Councilors. Meet them here and learn about their goals. 

City Edition - City Budgeting Overview

A lot of you have questions about your tax bills and want to know how the money from property tax revenues and city fees is spent.  Here is a breakdown of what your tax dollars support.

 

City Edition - 14th Street

There are sufficient funds remaining from the City’s 2011 transportation bond to address the problems of the 14^th St corridor as the West side continues to grow.  Here is a look at the process.

City Edition - Affordable and Mutli Family Housing

Multi-family and affordable housing is in short supply in Bend. Builders are addressing the problem, and the City is supporting the effort.

City Edition - Citizen involvement in Growth Plan

Before the City’s Urban Growth Boundary Growth Plan was accepted by the State of Oregon, staff worked with 54 individual residents who served on Citizen Technical Advisory Committees – referred to as TACs -  who help make critical decisions about how and where the City would grow.  Here are the thoughts of four who participated, and their reflections illustrate how this community will be growing together.

City Edition - Ice Rescue

Winter is a dangerous time with ice forming on the Deschutes River and Mirror Pond. The Bend Fire Department recently held a training exercise to be prepared for any ice rescue emergency that may occur.