Is more multi-family housing needed on Bend's west side?

Asked by KTVZ

517 Votes

Is more multi-family housing needed on Bend's west side?

59%

Yes, more options Yes, more options

41%

No, leave it alone No, leave it alone

59%

Yes, more options

The west side is too expensive for most families to live in, thanks to the lack of diversity and availability in housing. More multi-family options may increase traffic, but wil... Show More

The west side is too expensive for most families to live in, thanks to the lack of diversity and availability in housing. More multi-family options may increase traffic, but will help enrich the neighborhood in the long run. Plus, as OSU-Cascades expands, options for student housing will need to expand as well. Show Less

5 Comments

GT Thomas

The west side elite need some diversity.

Cam Scott

The housing crisis is critical here. Yet Bend continues to not realize the issue at hand and continues to support the "Not in my backyard" attitude.

Sam Ackerman

Lots of room on all sides of Bend. You just have to be willing to expand some. But no matter where they are built, many lane roads need to me made 4 lanes.

Carol Fulkerson

That is where the campuses are...Not everyone wants to live on campus.

Ken Koenig

The westside of Bend needs to share in owning the housing growth / needs that the city is experiencing - rather than continuing to burden primarily the east side.

41%

No, leave it alone

Bend's west side has specific boundaries and cannot grow much more than it already has. Maybe landlords can avoid gauging rent prices long enough to attract a more diverse tenan... Show More

Bend's west side has specific boundaries and cannot grow much more than it already has. Maybe landlords can avoid gauging rent prices long enough to attract a more diverse tenant base, easing the need for multi-family options. Show Less

7 Comments

Rod J.

The traffic infrastructure on the west side can not handle any more. Affordable multi-family housing (only) would be welcome once the City gets caught up.

Raymond Meskill

No need

Ka San

Traffic is already bad enough without high-density housing exascerbating the issue.

Brandy Barr

MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING IS NEEDED EVERYWHERE FOR SENIORS AND DISABLED!

Joal Smith

There is way too much traffic on the west side of town. A developers fee of $60,000 won't do very much to relieve the residents and visitors traffic woes. Unsafe for residents, first responders and t

Mary Gemba

Now that we are expanding the UGB; we should build them on the eastside. The Westside can't handle the traffic; especially if there's a fire.

John Driscoll

Cramming people together produces unlivable communities.

Asked by KTVZ

225 Votes

With these federal funding cuts are you worried about the effects to our national parks?

57%

Yes Yes

43%

No No

57%

Yes

0 Comment

No one has commented yet

43%

No

1 Comment

Chris Herndon

I think if managed properly by the Super. The budgets are workable with fewer employees multi tasking and wearing more than one hat!Any buisness can benefit with improved efficiency!!

Is someone who lets their pet off-leash in restricted areas considered a 'bad pet owner?'

Asked by KTVZ

696 Votes

Is someone who lets their pet off-leash in restricted areas considered a 'bad pet owner?'

69%

Yes Yes

31%

No No

69%

Yes

6 Comments

Kristi Murdock

Even a friendly dog with excellent recall can cause real problems for the owner walking their reactive dog on leash; a dog running free is highly exciting to other dogs; it's not fair for the owner of the reactive dog to have to deal with that overstimulation in a "leash only" area.

robert weber

I recently I commented that it is not fair. But your comment makes me feel incorrect. I have had a reactive dog before and I feel that your comment is valid.

Kati Magana

If it is a law and you break it regardless of what it refers to that is breaking the law- which by definition is criminal. If you put your pet in a situation that is unsafe that is your responsibility and ergo you are a bad pet owner. Pets are like our kids, it's our job to keep them safe.

Kim Ritchie

yes because they are putting their dog as well as people with leashed pets at risk. Not all dogs like other dogs and not all people are comfortable with strange dogs running up to them.

Ann Thomas

There are laws and rules for a reason. No one should think that laws and rules don't apply to them. If they want their dog off leash then go out in the woods where no one else is or to a fenced dog park.

Deborah Albright

BECAUSE most dog owners that do this have zero respect for others or property.. NEVER pick up poop and feel entitled

Nic Secor

There are leash laws for good reason. On a side note Bend Parks and Recreation need to put up signs at dog parks reminding owners that they are liable for damages their dogs cause to other dogs or humans under Oregon law. Bend PD treat dog parks like they are outside of their jurisdiction.

31%

No

3 Comments

Amanda Jones

A bad dog owner is someone who is not able to care of the animal or mistreats the animal. The person is just not considerate of others and will break the law for whatever reason they may have. *if you have an aggressive dog it is the OWNERS responsibility to keep the dog under control anywhere

Payton Dixson

There are many factors, if your dog has great recall and obeys to stay in a heal being off leash is fine as the dog is still in verbal control. Dogs that do not listen should not be off leash.

robert weber

Maybe there pet is trusted and not reactive. Why does a none relative happy pet need to be restricted?

KTVZ

Is more multi-family housing needed on Bend's west side?

59% Yes, more options Yes, more options

41% No, leave it alone No, leave it alone

59% Yes, more options

41% No, leave it alone

With these federal funding cuts are you worried about the effects to our national parks?

57% Yes Yes

43% No No

57% Yes

43% No

Is someone who lets their pet off-leash in restricted areas considered a 'bad pet owner?'

69% Yes Yes

31% No No

69% Yes

31% No

59%

Yes, more options Yes, more options

41%

No, leave it alone No, leave it alone

59%

Yes, more options

41%

No, leave it alone

57%

Yes Yes

43%

No No

57%

Yes

43%

No

69%

Yes Yes

31%

No No

69%

Yes

31%

No