Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Juan Olmeda’s organization
Sep 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Environment and Climate Committee Committee Meeting
The committee meeting covered several operational and environmental initiatives. Staff provided updates on the Go Clean Energy Conference, the status of 2026 climate action partner grant applications, and growth plan public workshops. Partner organizations presented status reports on their funded projects, including Habitat for Humanity's heat pump installations for homeowners, the DISH initiative's progress with reusable foodware and waste diversion, and Commute Options' efforts to promote the Schoolpool carpooling platform.
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Bend Metropolitan Planning Organization Technical Advisory Committee Agenda And Meeting Summaries
The committee discussed several key transportation and planning topics, including the review and recommendation for the adoption of the FY26-FY27 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Midcycle Amendment and the 2027-2030 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP). Discussions also included updates regarding City of Bend Transportation and Mobility Department projects, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Carbon Reduction Program Grant, and the status of the Bend Transportation Safety Action Plan (TSAP). Additionally, the committee received updates on the Commute Options program, focusing on safe routes to school initiatives, and reviewed hybrid meeting guidelines.
Sep 1, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Meeting
The committee held a public hearing regarding the Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). Discussions included a review of the accomplishments and fund leverage metrics from the past year. The committee also received a presentation from consultants regarding a project to streamline the city's engineering permit process. This project aims to address process coordination, application completeness, resource organization, and staffing, with the goal of increasing housing development and lowering housing costs by improving permit review predictability.
Aug 27, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
City Of Bend Accessibility Advisory Committee Regular Meeting
The meeting included a public comment session regarding ADA parking accessibility challenges. Committee members received presentations on updates to transportation standards, including context-sensitive street design, drainage, and lighting. Discussions also covered the neighborhood connections project, which focuses on sidewalk gaps, bikeways, and traffic calming solutions such as speed humps and improved crosswalks. Additionally, the growth management team presented an update on the comprehensive plan for future city development.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
