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Neff & Purcell Improvements Project Update – January 24, 2023 Post Date: 01/24/2023 3:52 PM
Crews are gearing up to begin construction on the Neff and Purcell Improvements project. You are invited to attend an in-person pre-construction public meeting for the Neff and Purcell Improvements Project. The project team will share construction plans and information regarding the Neff and Purcell intersection
Read MoreCommunity Survey Results Show Concern About Housing and Homelessness
For Immediate Release
Jan. 18, 2023
Contact: Mayor Melanie Kebler
971-266-0923, mkebler@bendoregon.gov
Every two years, the City of Bend commissions a Community Survey, which serves as one of many inputs to City Councilors as they embark on their two-year goal setting process. Council goals provide direction to City staff
Read MoreA year-end wrap-up message from Councilor Megan Perkins on houselessness:
“As the end of the year approaches, I want to reflect on what we’ve done over the last twelve months to support solutions to houselessness.
Some of those solutions come in the form of brick and mortar – literal beds and buildings with roofs and heat.
Other solutions focus
Read MoreCity Wins E-bike Rebate Grant
The City won a $150,000 Mobility Grant from Pacific Power to fund a rebate program to help low-income households in Bend purchase electric bicycles.
The electric bike (e-bike) instant rebate program will provide a rebate of $2,000 each to 75 qualified transportation-disadvantaged, low-income households in Bend to be used toward the
Read MoreOpen House for the Butler Market & Wells Acres Roads Single Lane Roundabout
Improving the intersection of Butler Market and Wells Acres roads has been a priority for the surrounding neighborhoods for many years. In fall 2022, the City began working on design for a roundabout in this location to improve safety and efficiency for all modes of travel. The
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