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2 issues in zoning with high priority
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Neighborhood-Serving Commercial and VMT Goals
A new market analysis found residents don't shop near home and zoning patterns make true neighborhood commercial districts hard to create — which challenges Bend's vehicle miles traveled reduction goals. Council discussed Climate Friendly Areas, allowing commercial on both sides of streets, and adding homes near Juniper Ridge.
3 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 14, 2026
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Growth plan branding and community engagement
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.
2 mentionsLast discussed Aug 12, 2026