Together we can create a different future for Bend
Goal: Protect the land between Brookswood and the Deschutes River as a natural urban green space with access for all.
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In 2020 a new Bend City Council was elected who pledged to listen to community concerns. Let them know that protecting this unique open land by the river is important to you and why.
* Send an email to all City Council members at [email protected]
* Make a public comment at a City Council meeting.
* For City Council meeting information and a list of all councilors’ individual email addresses visit https://www.bendoregon.gov/government/city-council/ -
Let the Bend Parks and Recreation Department Board know that you want a large open natural park in southwest Bend and why. How do you and your family use it? Does this area enhance Bend's livability and your life? Email [email protected]
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Spread the word on social media.
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Write an editorial comment to The Bend Bulletin [email protected] or The Source Weekly bendsource.com Help raise awareness! No one will care if nobody knows.
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Get your friends and neighbors involved, encourage them to take action.
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Support the proposal to revise the Tree Preservation Code: protectbendtrees.com
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Volunteer: Please let us know how you might be available to help and if you have any special skills that you would like to volunteer or donate such as neighborhood canvassing, fundraising, social networking, website development, graphic design, other…
Join your neighborhood association!
NAs serve as a liaison to the City, can lobby for your interests, and are the best place to get up-to-date alerts regarding public input for meetings required before any master plans or code exemptions are approved. Three NAs border this property: Southwest Bend, Southern Crossing and Century West. Sign up to be on their email list.