Old Bend Neighborhood Association
At the heart of Bend, Oregon
All files concerning this project are available for view on the city’s website.
You may access plans from the developer and comments from staff and citizens. It’s easy.
Using Internet Explorer go to https://eplans.ci.bend.or.us/ProjectDox/
Username: publicviewer@ci.bend.or.us
Password: public
Between 35 and 40 residents attended the meeting held in the Brooks Room of the downtown library.
Pete Caligiuri, Forest Ecologist, gave a short presentation. The project focus is on restoration of the forest through collaboration. To learn more contact:
www.deschutescollaborativeforestproject.org
pcaligiuri@tnc.org
541-388-3020. Ext. 304
Note: do not confuse this project with the Deschutes Collaborative Conservation Fund mentioned in the Bulletin Editorial today.
Robin Lewis, transportation engineer City of Bend gave an overview of the proposed project. This project would create buffered bike lanes on Riverside from Tumalo to Broadway. Parking would be eliminated on the east side of the street. Curb extensions would be placed at Tumalo, Idaho, Kansas and Broadway. The completion deadline is October 31, 2013.
Comments: How many parking spaces would be lost? Where would event attendees park? Riverside Boulevard homeowners would lose their street parking. Guests would have to park across the street. Floaters currently use the east side of Riverside. Riverfront and Riverside streets South of Tumalo are already at capacity.
For more information: www.ci.bend.or.us Go to Public Works. Click on Transportation Projects. Photos and diagrams are available. Contact: rlewis@ci.bend.or.us
Robin Lewis answered questions about traffic and pedestrian crossing concerns.
Comments: Why did the City recommend waiting until after MOC is opened to place crosswalk? Cannot place crosswalks at all street crossings so will wait to determine where people choose to cross at Sisemore, Lava, or Chamberlain. MOC will post a bond to pay for crosswalk when location is determined.
Will there be a flashing pedestrian light? This might be possible if the crossing meets the ODOT criteria.
Can speed be reduced on Colorado? Doubtful as ODOT sets the speed. The neighborhood could petition ODOT by contacting Region 4 Traffic. Nunzie Gould will look into this and get back to the board.
Is there any way to prevent cut through traffic on Lava Street and/or reduce speed? Suggestions from residents included designating Lava as a bike boulevard, installing small traffic circles like the ones on Dagget Street. Although staff likes traffic circles and bike boulevards there are no funds available.
People walking to Crux Fermentation are not crossing at intersection. One resident commented that even crossing at intersection was dangerous as well.
As part of the rezone is there a plan for connectivity from the Old Mill to MOC? Does the Master Plan reflect this?
Bend Parks & Recreation District has hired a new project manager, Jim Figurski, to tackle the Mirror Pond Silt situation. The focus has been on dredging . Figurski will be doing public outreach to find out what Bend residents want done with the pond.
The Old Bend Neighborhood Board will make every effort to be part of the information loop for this project. OBNA has a link on our website to Mirror Pond Meeting Minutes. You can also access this information on the City Of Bend Website.
Board must meet at least once each quarter at its regular meeting time which is 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:00. Contact chair@oldbend.org for location. All board meetings are open to the public
Bob Almquist , Spencer Dahl, Jan Gifford, John Kelly, Mark Rapp, Dyan Roth, Mark Weers, and Brett Yost were elected to the board.
Please advise me of any corrections or omissions
Jan Gifford,
chair@oldbend.org
Join the OBNA Board Monday Nov. 5 at 6:15 PM in the Brooks Room of the Deschutes Library to discuss issues affecting the neighborhood.
We are also encouraging residents to join our board. Currently all board members live near the Riverside Market. We need members to represent the rest of the neighborhood. If you think you might be interested let us know.
All files concerning this project are available for view on the city’s website.
You may access plans from the developer and comments from staff and citizens. It’s easy.
Using Internet Explorer go to https://eplans.ci.bend.or.us/ProjectDox/
Username: publicviewer@ci.bend.or.us.
Password: public
September Green Drinks will be hosted by Timberline Construction of Bend at one of their current construction sites – the “Desert Rain” house, which upon completion will be the greenest home in Bend.
Take advantage of this special opportunity to see the inner workings of this home which is being built to satisfy the rigorous International Living Building Challenge. The goal of the LBC is to construct buildings that are rooted in place and use resources that are on hand at the site.
Join us at Green Drinks to network, learn about other businesses and their sustainability efforts and have a green drink or two! It’s free and open to the public.
When: Tonight, September 27 from 5-7 pm
Where: Desert Rain (24 NW Shasta Pl) See map for details. The front door of Desert Rain is not visible from the street. You can park on Shasta Street and walk up a small, dirt path to the home, or you can go down the alley (accessed from Delaware). Parking will be very limited, so please consider biking, walking, or carpooling.
Green Drinks is an international concept and is THE most enjoyable way to network, learn about local businesses and their sustainability efforts, and have an eco-conscious drink or two!
To enjoy a truly green drink, bring your own cup and consider carpooling, walking, biking or transit to the event!
Help us keep this a Zero Waste event and enjoy a truly green drink, bring your own cup! Consider alternatives to driving alone such as walking, biking, car pooling and transit.
For more information or to learn more about hosting a Green Drinks event at your business, contact Swee Pea @ 541-385-6908 x11 or sweetpea@envirocenter.org.