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City of Bend takes next step to develop outdoor shelters for unhoused community members

By Mike Whitter / November 4, 2021

CITY OF BEND NEWS RELEASE NOVEMBER 3, 2021   City of Bend takes next step to develop outdoor shelters for unhoused community members   At their meeting tonight, City Councilors supported a scope of work to design and operate outdoor shelters (also referred to as “managed camps”) that are intended to provide safe places for people to reside and services

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Kôr Community Land Trust breaks ground on new housing development

By Mike Whitter / November 3, 2021

BY CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS SOURCES | Tuesday, November 2nd 2021

Kôr Community Land Trust officially broke ground on their second housing development at noon Tuesday.

The “Crescita” development will be a net-zero, affordable housing community located at 2500 NE 8th St. in Bend.

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Kôr Community Land Trust officially breaks ground

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Houselessness in the City of Bend

By Mike Whitter / October 26, 2021

Houselessness in the City of Bend   The City of Bend wants your feedback related to the houselessness crisis in our city and the City’s potential solutions. Please take a moment to fill out the survey and tell the City what you think about the potential houselessness shelter options. Click the link below and then view “Tell Us What You

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City Council Goal Information – 10/25/2021 Update

By Mike Whitter / October 25, 2021

From: Anne Aurand, Communications Director 541-388-5573, aaurand@bendoregon.gov City Council Goal Information There are two new ways to access information and monitor progress on work the City is doing to achieve City Council goals. These resources are all located on the City Council webpage at Read More

Bend City Council Houselessness Update 10/20/21

By Mike Whitter / October 21, 2021

Bend City Council Houselessness Update 10/20/21 Message from Mayor ProTem Gena Goodman Campbell:

Because of the broad community interest in housing and houselessness, we are adding a new standing agenda item to our meetings to provide regular updates on City Council’s work on addressing houselessness and to engage with some of the questions and concerns we are hearing.

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