Hayden Homes Legacy Village financing request
Summary
The council advanced the 260-acre Legacy Village plan: at least 2,487 homes, nearly 24 acres of deed-restricted affordable housing, a 23-acre park, and commercial land. Councilor Franzosa's dissent centers on whether commercial actually gets built.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Millions from the land sale go to Oregon's common school fund, plus developer-funded off-site road and roundabout improvements.
Future residents, educators and lower-income households gaining affordable housing, plus schools statewide.
Residents concerned commercial amenities and safe walking routes to High Desert Middle School may lag the housing buildout.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council Business Meeting - Jul 15, 2026
Hayden Homes wants the city's help making its approved Legacy Village housing project financially viable — possibly through a Local Improvement District and having the city build the Reed Market/27th intersection. Council is interested; staff returns with options in September.
City Council Work Session - Jun 10, 2026
The two-acre Franklin shelter property could be redeveloped within about three years, with the Core Area Advisory Board leading visioning — but council members stressed that the families living in the shelter cannot be forgotten, and a phase-two homelessness plan is emerging.
City Council Business Meeting - Apr 15, 2026
Council opened the door to development on 265.7 acres of southeast Bend, adopting the annexation, Legacy Village master plan, and comp plan amendments on a 4-1 vote.
City Council Business Meeting - Apr 1, 2026
The council advanced the 260-acre Legacy Village plan: at least 2,487 homes, nearly 24 acres of deed-restricted affordable housing, a 23-acre park, and commercial land. Councilor Franzosa's dissent centers on whether commercial actually gets built.
Related development
Stevens Road Tract UGB Expansion Area ordinances
Brings 265.7 acres into the city for master-planned development on Bend's southeast edge.
Stevens Road Tract Comprehensive Plan Amendments (PLTEXT20250648)
Sets the policy foundation for the 2,487-home Legacy Village community with nearly 24 acres of affordable housing.
Stevens Road Tract Annexation (PLANX20250646)
Brings the land into city jurisdiction, enabling city services and standards for Legacy Village.
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