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Do you think Bend should expand its urban growth boundary to create more affordable housing?
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759 Votes

Do you think Bend should expand its urban growth boundary to create more affordable housing?

Yes, we need more affordable housing!

1

No, Bend's already big enough!

10

Yes, we need more affordable housing!

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Dianne Price
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Dianne Price

Affordable housing is always needed.

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No, Bend's already big enough!

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Dave Stalker
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Dave Stalker

Where is the water for all those new homes coming from. We have a finite resource, and rampant expansion of new homes is reckless. We are in a major drought and it's not going away magically. Are we going to keep building until suddenly our taps run dry? This is stoopid! This is self inflicted. NO

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Tracy Evans
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Tracy Evans

It won't be affordable, and we are in a drought. Unless there is WAY more snow coming on in the near future we should stop building.

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Ltk Man
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Ltk Man

People are fleeing the big cities because they are no longer habitable. Problem is, they are bringing their ideals and politics with them which contributed to the larger cities becoming trash heaps. It's coming to central Oregon.

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Jer W
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Jer W

Don't call it affordable housing. Call it what it is: compact slums

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Salli Mc
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Salli Mc

Bend's growth is already out of hand and poorly designed.

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Kathleen Cleavenger
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Kathleen Cleavenger

Infrastructure and water are not ready for the current demand much less additional demand.

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Sussie Due
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Sussie Due

Bend can't support the people it has already. Don't bring in more..

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Gabe West
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Gabe West

Keep bend the way it is

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Oakley Taylor
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Oakley Taylor

This growth is getting out of hand! We are running short on water!

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DL Robinson
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DL Robinson

I don't believe we need to make Bend any larger.

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Do you think changes are needed to the downtown Bend outdoor dining program?
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121 Votes

Do you think changes are needed to the downtown Bend outdoor dining program?

Yes

5

No

1

Yes

5 Comments
Michael Turpin
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Michael Turpin

Parking and city revenue out weigh the small gain in revenue the business say they receive.

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Gary Dehm
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Gary Dehm

Simply, they're unfair to other businesses. Each space represents potential income for one or multiple businesses. If parklettes are to remain, businesses should file an application per space with an associated annual fee, subject to increase rent cost/year. They cause more problems than they solve.

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Pat Glandon
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Pat Glandon

I don't shop downtown or eat due to lack of parking.

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Ka San
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Ka San

Since nobody sits outside in the cold of winter, why not remove all the outdoor eating areas at least in the winter??

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Jay B Lane
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Jay B Lane

Nobody is sitting outside in the winter months and Street dining should be limited May - October months. Also what is not needed is 4 season dining in these structures (walls. Heaters, etc) when restaurants have room inside. If eateries don't have room inside, shouldn't be taking public space

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No

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Hector Vijarro
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Hector Vijarro

A few circles around the area, I always find a spot. It’s not any different than any other city. I like seeing people enjoying the outdoors. That’s why we live here.

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 Have you or a family member ever been the victim of a scam?

Have you or a family member ever been the victim of a scam?

Yes

0

No

1

Yes

0 Comment
No one has commented yet

No

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Ka San
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Ka San

NO, with all the info out there about scams, it is inexcusable for anyone savvy to be taken in by such. However, seniors are particularly vulnerable, and family should assist them in avoiding scams. I had to take away my mother's phone when she entered assisted living and later memory care.

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