Taking place Oct. 20 and 21, the Bend Design Conference touts itself as a “celebration of design culture in the modern world.” This year, that celebration includes an effort to understand—and fix—the affordable and workforce housing shortage that exists in Central Oregon. Among the workshops happening at this year’s conference is one titled “Bend Design […]
Bend Livability Conference
How to Handle the Housing Crisis?
In 2014, Bend 2030 sent out a survey asking locals to weigh in about housing. They received 600 responses from people of all walks of life—many who have had difficulty finding housing. A Sampling of Responses: “My family had to find a new home this past April due to our landlords deciding to sell the […]
Bend Livability Project Housing Sessions
On Saturday, June 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Bend Livability Conference will have some interesting housing sessions on affordable housing. The conference will have many speakers including representatives from local government addressing the urban growth boundary and related issues, the need for affordable housing, and even a session on tiny homes, cottage […]

