@citizenptnewsor.bsky.socialBend is pioneering in-conduit hydropower at Outback, aiming for resilience and carbon neutrality while generating enough energy to power 1,000 homes!
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#BendDeschutesCounty #OR #BendHydropower #OperationalResilience #EnergyIndependence
@citizenptnewsor.bsky.socialMajor safety upgrades are on the horizon for 3rd Street, including a proposed large roundabout aimed at easing traffic chaos and enhancing pedestrian safety!
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#BendDeschutesCounty #OR #PedestrianAccess #UrbanPlanning #PublicSafety #BendTransit
@citizenptnewsor.bsky.socialBend's Transportation Safety Action Plan has received over 1,800 public comments, revealing urgent concerns about speeding and congestion that could reshape local safety interventions.
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#BendDeschutesCounty #OR #TrafficSafety #PublicSafety #CommunityEngagement
@citizenptnewsor.bsky.socialBend's engineers unveil a bold $50M plan to safeguard water production from wildfire-related turbidity, aiming to keep the city's taps flowing without relying on costly groundwater.
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#BendDeschutesCounty #OR #EnvironmentalSustainability #WaterResilience
@citizenptnewsor.bsky.socialResidents of Bend are demanding stronger protections to ensure that new developments prioritize lush green spaces over hardscaped plazas, as the city's current open-space requirement falls short.
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#BendDeschutesCounty #OR #BendOpenSpace #TreePreservation #CommunityAccess
@citizenptnewsor.bsky.socialBend is shaping its future with the "Bend Made" initiative—join the conversation to help craft a vision for 2050!
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#BendDeschutesCounty #OR #SustainableDevelopment #UrbanPlanning #BendHousing #CommunityEngagement
@citizenptnewsor.bsky.socialSouthwest Bend residents are demanding urgent action for safer crossings and better roundabouts as traffic concerns reach a boiling point!
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#BendDeschutesCounty #OR #InfrastructureInvestment #CommunityParticipation #PublicSafety
@citizenptnewsor.bsky.socialNeighborhood volunteers and city leaders are rallying to tackle wildfire preparedness barriers, emphasizing affordable solutions for residents in need.
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#BendDeschutesCounty #OR #BendFirePreparedness #DisasterReadiness #PublicSafety
@citizenptnewsor.bsky.socialBend is gearing up for emergencies with a new evacuation framework that could save lives—are you signed up for alerts yet?
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@citizenptnewsor.bsky.socialA groundbreaking children's science museum is set to transform Bend's Central District, with plans for a $3M capital campaign and 50,000 annual visitors!
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#BendDeschutesCounty #OR #EducationAccess #CulturalDevelopment #CommunityEngagement #BendChildrenMuseum
@citizenptnewsor.bsky.socialBend City Council just adopted a new transportation funding strategy that could reshape the Southeast Area, including a $4 million roundabout project!
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#BendDeschutesCounty #OR #PublicPolicy #UrbanDevelopment #BendSoutheast
@citizenptnewsor.bsky.socialExciting changes are coming to Bend's Central District as city staff unveil a bold conceptual plan aimed at revitalizing the core area—are you ready to weigh in?
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#BendDeschutesCounty #OR #AdaptiveReuse #CommunityInput #UrbanRedevelopment #BendCentralDistrict
@citizenptnewsor.bsky.socialBend just shattered its tax revenue record with over $15 million and kicked off a game-changing $251 million bioscience investment—exciting events are on the horizon!
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#BendDeschutesCounty #OR #EconomicDevelopment #TourismInitiatives #BendCommunity #PublicEngagement
@citizenptnewsor.bsky.socialConcerns are rising as AI-generated social media posts for a native artist face backlash from Indigenous communities, spotlighting critical issues of equity and representation.
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#BendDeschutesCounty #OR #CivicAccountability #BendNativeCommunities #AIEquity #IndigenousVoices
@citizenptnewsor.bsky.socialBend is exploring innovative water conservation strategies, including graywater systems and a new tiered rate structure designed to reward efficient users while reducing demand.
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#BendDeschutesCounty #OR #ResourceManagement #WaterEfficiency #SustainablePractices
@citizenptnewsor.bsky.socialBend is making strides in water conservation, projecting demand for the next 20 years while meeting peak-season targets—find out how they’re planning to save billions of gallons!
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#BendDeschutesCounty #OR #WaterConservation #SustainableManagement #ResourceEfficiency #BendWater