Future City Hall location and downtown redevelopment
Summary
The city is buying a 70,000+ sq ft east-side office building to consolidate staff under one roof, saving roughly $100 million versus new construction. It frees downtown land for redevelopment and possibly a First Street civic center/council chambers.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
$17.95 million purchase plus up to $25 million in bonds; no tax or fee increases promised.
City staff get consolidated workspace, and downtown redevelopment gets a boost.
Core Area developers and property owners expressed confusion over the pivot; nearby Conners-area residents may see traffic.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council Business Meeting - Sep 16, 2026
The city is buying a 70,000+ sq ft east-side office building to consolidate staff under one roof, saving roughly $100 million versus new construction. It frees downtown land for redevelopment and possibly a First Street civic center/council chambers.
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City Council Work Session - Jun 10, 2026
The city spent 90 minutes weighing where a future City Hall should go — downtown, downtown-extended, Franklin/First Street in the Bend Central District, or 15th Street. Council is leaning toward keeping City Hall in or near the Central District while redeveloping the downtown sites, which could mean new housing and shops where City Hall stands today.
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