Growth plan branding and community engagement
Summary
Residents and four councilors say an irrigation canal shouldn't count as open space. The council continued deliberations to July 15, leaning toward granting the block-length deviation, excluding the canal, and aligning the east-west path.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
Adding usable open space could cost the developer a few housing units of the 362 planned.
Future Cavvy residents and neighboring Nottingham residents wanting usable open space and safe crossings.
The developer, Pahlisch Homes, faces possible unit reductions or conditions affecting project economics.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Work Session - Aug 12, 2026
The city's long-range growth plan now has a brand — "Bend Made" — and an engagement strategy aiming to reach underserved communities, neighborhood districts and the commuters who can't afford to live in Bend. Visioning starts in 2027.
City Council Business Meeting - Jun 17, 2026
Residents and four councilors say an irrigation canal shouldn't count as open space. The council continued deliberations to July 15, leaning toward granting the block-length deviation, excluding the canal, and aligning the east-west path.
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