A New Bridge Across the Deschutes? Bend Begins a Study on a Possible River Crossing

Bend is a place where people come to enjoy nature, community and a slower pace of life. But as anyone who has tried to drive across town during a busy afternoon knows, our roads can …

Coulter Grove Park: A New Neighborhood Green Space Blossoms in Bend

Bend is famous for its outdoor culture. Mountains, rivers and trails make our city a favorite place to live, work and play. As more people discover Bend, leaders are making sure parks grow along with neighborhoods. One exciting example …

Building a Stronger Community: School‑Employee Housing Project Takes Shape

If you’ve ever fallen in love with Bend, you know it’s a place where mountains meet high desert, where neighborhoods are knit together by schools, parks and friendly faces. People move here for the natural beauty and stay because the community …

Bend Moves Ahead with Traffic Cameras: What Residents and Future Neighbors Should Know

Bend is always moving forward. From innovative housing solutions to new community spaces, our city continues to grow in thoughtful ways that balance lifestyle, safety, and convenience. Recently, it was reported that the city is moving ahead …

Bend’s Next Big Idea: A Design Library to Boost ADUs

Bend is a city that never stops looking for creative solutions. From outdoor recreation to cultural events, and from breweries to new housing strategies, Bend has a way of blending lifestyle with forward-thinking policy. In regards to housing, Bend has …

Bend Moves Forward: Faster Housing Reviews Aim to Support a Growing Community

Bend has always been a city that looks ahead. Known for its innovation, outdoor lifestyle, and strong sense of community, and today it is once again stepping up to meet the needs of its people. To highlight this …

A New Gathering Place: Taphouse & Food Truck Pod Lands in South Bend

Bend keeps finding new ways to surprise us! Just when you think the city has offered every possible combination of great food, community spirit, and outdoor-inspired living, something new takes shape. A new taphouse and food truck …

What Jackstraw’s New Rents Mean for Bend

Prices came in higher than a 2023 forecast, but Jackstraw still adds homes, walkability, and energy to our downtown.

If you’ve driven near the Box Factory lately, you’ve seen Jackstraw rising. It sits as a seven-story, mixed-use community between downtown and the Old …

Bend’s Growth Story: The Jobs Behind Our Booming Town

Bend is growing, and planning for that growth. A recent local report looked at which industries are shaping our economy and how people here work today. The headline is simple: Bend’s job base is broad, and our lifestyle keeps attracting talent …

Building Hope: Affordable Housing Expands in Bend

Bend is one of the fastest-growing cities in Oregon. With our beautiful mountains, rivers, and sunshine, it’s no surprise that more people want to call this place home. But with growth comes challenges, especially when it comes to housing. Prices have gone up …