Let’s Talk Bend

Have you ever wondered why developments around town are located where they are? 

With the City of Bend continuing to grow it's important to understand how development in the state of Oregon works. In this month’s episode of Inside Bend, Community Relations Manager Makayla Oliver shares information on Land Use education materials and how your Neighborhood Association can help get you involved in the planning and development processes. 

Let's talk water conservation!

You might be asking yourself, ‘Why are we talking water conservation during the winter months?’ 

Well, the answer is simple, if you conserve water during the winter months, you can save money on your utility bill by the time summer rolls around. Utility Program Manager for Water Conservation Dan Denning explains just what you can do to help save water and save money!

In this special episode of Inside Bend, we give some great tips on removing snow from your driveway, sidewalks, roof and even around the fire hydrant in your neighborhood.

In this special episode of Inside Bend, we give some great tips on preparing for the winter season. With cold weather and the potential for snow in the forecast, everyone has a responsibility to prepare for winter. That means getting resources and supplies lined up before the big storm hits.

In this special episode of Inside Bend, we give some great advice on how to prepare for winter driving, what to expect when you hit the road and how to get safely to your destination. We also touch on parking and how that is affected around town during a snow event.

Have you ever asked yourself why your street hasn’t been plowed yet during a snowstorm? 

With cooler temperatures and winter right around the corner, we spoke to Transportation and Mobility Department Director David Abbas for this month’s episode of Inside Bend and asked him that exact question. He also explains what it takes to get crews ready for those snowy days! 

Have you ever wondered how the City Council sets its goals and the City’s operating budget?  

Well, this month’s episode features a great discussion with City Manager Eric King, where he dives into how that process works. He also explains how those goals have an impact on the day-to-day lives of those in our community. Eric also touches on how the City is responding to the pandemic and the housing crisis. You are not going to want to miss this episode!

This episode features a great discussion with Recovery Strategy and Impact Officer Carolyn Eagan. She discusses Project Turnkey, a program that allowed the City to purchase an underused motel to turn it into transitional housing. She gives an update on how the project is going and just how it will help fill a need for community members who are experiencing homelessness.

We chat with Parking Services Division Manager Tobi Marx to learn how parking management works and talk about some of the new parking changes around downtown. We also take a look at the future of parking in the Bend.

We chat with Bend Fire and Rescue Deputy Chief Trish Connolly about fire danger and what you can do to help keep your home and community safe from a devastating wildfire.