A Values-Based Introduction to the Proposed UGB Expansion for Bend, Oregon at City Club of Central Oregon Forums

The City Club of Central Oregon present three Forums on the City of Bend’s Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) remand and possible expansion.

The first of these will be in September 18 and is intended to be educational about the law, the process, and the different values that might produce different perspectives about the decisions that the City will make.

The focus of this Forum will be the impact of this planning process on the City inside the boundary. Many people predict that the City will be denser in residential and commercial development. How will this impact the livability of this wonderful City?

Victor Chudowsky, Bend City Councilor and Chair of the UGB Remand Steering Committee, will educate us about the law that requires this kind of planning, outline the three-phase approach, as well as touch on the 2007 City decision that was rejected by the State. He will also talk about the importance of public involvement.

Then, you will hear from two advocates who have different core values that drive their perspectives on what is best for the community: Paul Dewey, Executive Director, Central Oregon LandWatch and Sharon Smith, Land Use and Real Estate Attorney, Bryant Lovlien and Jarvis.

The second Forum, which will take place in 2015, will focus on growth scenarios and the proposed urban growth boundary. The subject of the third Forum, which will take place in late 2015 or early 2016, will focus on phase three: adoption and implementation with specific topics to be determined at that time.

(Per our bylaws, we will hold a special meeting at the September forum to conduct the nomination of our next board president.)

WHEN:
Sept. 18, 2014 (Thursday)
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM PST
WHERE:
St Charles Center for Health and Learning
2500 NE Neff Rd
Bend, OR 97702
Register: info@cityclubco.com