Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Bend public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in development with medium priority
Development Infrastructure Requirements
Final adoption of BMC Chapter 12.10 changes updates how the city charges developers for growth-related infrastructure.
housing crisis / GIS technology
Bend is using GIS mapping to make smarter zoning and planning decisions as it grapples with a housing crisis. It’s behind-the-scenes tech that helps shape where homes get built—and that can affect housing costs over time. If you care about housing, this is worth watching.
Timber Yards master plan revision
The developer scaled back the master plan to match a weaker market — fewer hotels and commercial, phasing east to west, and swapping one street for a pedestrian corridor — to restart a project that has sat idle since 2023.
Bend Growth Plan Phase 1
The city is spending up to $2.9M total on a consultant team to update land needs, transportation planning and community visioning through 2030.
Housing Inequality Report
Bend has a wealth and housing gap: some residents are doing great, while others can barely afford to live there, according to new city reports. The data could shape what City Hall does next on housing policy.