Bend, City of

The committee held a public hearing and approved the 2025-2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan. Key discussions included a review of the committee's purpose and historical housing development incentives, an update on city-supported houseless services, and a recap of the Commercial and Industrial Construction Tax. Members reviewed the objectives of the CDBG program, the intent of the Affordable Housing Fund, and the usage of city-owned properties for affordable housing. Additionally, the committee discussed the newly awarded PRO HOUSING grant for housing expansion, revisited the Middle-Income Pilot Program, and held elections for the committee Chair and Vice-Chair positions.

The Juniper Ridge Urban Renewal Plan outlines goals, objectives, and projects for the development of the Juniper Ridge Urban Renewal Area, aiming to overcome development obstacles and ensure the highest and best use of properties. Its strategic pillars include supporting high-quality employment uses, preserving and enhancing natural assets, improving traffic and transportation infrastructure, and providing essential public utilities. The plan also focuses on developing parks and open spaces and offering assistance to property owners for rehabilitation and development, primarily financed through tax increment funding.

This document outlines the initial scope, purpose, and key components for developing a Citywide Transportation System Plan (TSP) for the City of Bend, driven by the Citywide Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC). The plan aims to manage projected growth through 2040 by optimizing resources, balancing the needs of various travel modes (including bicycling, walking, transit, freight, and driving), and aligning investment decisions with community vision and values. Core priorities include establishing transportation vision and policies, identifying funding alternatives, defining a city-wide framework, prioritizing projects, and implementing performance measures, all to ensure an equitable, efficient, and affordable transportation system.

The meeting focused on the review and discussion of Design Guidelines and the 12-Month Work Plan. Board members deliberated on various aspects of the Design Guidelines, covering architectural and site standards, building mass, façade composition, and the preservation of site attributes. The discussion regarding the 12-Month Work Plan outlined near-term code changes, mid-term subdivision and land disposition strategies, and long-term infrastructure coordination. Additionally, staff provided updates on the North interchange, the North Corridor project, and the North interceptor.

This overview presents the City of Bend's economic development vision, goals, and policies, with a specific focus on the Juniper Ridge area. Key strategic priorities include attracting and retaining targeted industries, ensuring an adequate supply of industrial and commercial lands, and diversifying the economy towards higher-wage jobs and sectors like higher education, healthcare, recreation equipment, and specialty manufacturing. The plan emphasizes strengthening Bend's position as a regional economic center and outlines policies for industrial development, including preserving large-lot industrial sites. The Juniper Ridge Management Advisory Board's role in guiding development, generating revenue, promoting sustainable practices, and marketing identified economic clusters is also highlighted.