Vision Action Plan
Completed September 2023
The release of greater Bend’s five-year Vision Action Plan culminates an 17-month process that gained input from more than 3,500 participants through interviews, focus groups, polls, surveys, and community summit. The four Vision Action Teams built upon this foundation of input to craft 28 actionable strategies over the next 5 years.
The 2024-28 Vision Action Plan includes four “game-changer” initiatives, four “quick wins”, 20 supporting projects, and has more than 128 partnering organizations identified in the plan.
The Vision Action Plan 2024-2028 is greater Bend’s first large-scale visioning project since 2005-2006. Through the good work of scores of local organizations much of our original vision was achieved, including such initiatives as the Oregon State University-Cascades campus, Cascades East Public Transit, Riley Ranch Nature Reserve, and more. It also guided the plans of many other local organizations.
Our Vision
We envision a greater Bend that blends its small- town friendliness and exceptional quality of life with the amenities of a growing city, helping all our residents lead safe, secure lives of purpose and possibility in a rapidly changing world.
In our vision for the future:
- Our economy is robust, diversified and equitable
- Our growth is smart, well-planned and sustainable
- Our community is inclusive, engaged and caring
- Our environment is protected, stewarded and healthy
We believe the unparalleled qualities of this place we call home, our enduring sense of community, and our collaborative approach to problem-solving give us the power to achieve this vision for our future.
Core Values
- Natural Environment
- Outdoor Recreational Opportunities
- Community Feel
- Quality Education & Health Care
- Robust Economy
- Vibrant Arts & Culture
- Growing Cultural Diversity
- Spirit of Collaboration
Our Projects
Game Changer: Innovative Workforce Housing
Quick Win: One Stop Small Business Support
Additional Strategies
Healthcare Worker Training & Development
Core Area Engagement & Investment
‘Move-in’ Financial Assistance Programs
Expanded Access to Child Care
Expanded Access to Healthy Food
Game Changer: Railroad Safety & Redevelopment
Quick Win: Historic Preservation Inventory & Adaptive Reuse
Additional Strategies
Improved, Expanded, Well-Funded Public Transit
Complete Communities in Our Neighborhoods
A Citywide Bikeways & Pathways Network
Drake-to-Juniper Pedestrian Corridor
Housing Innovation & Affordability Coalition
Game Changer: A City of Belonging
Quick Win: Social Service Information Kiosks
Additional Strategies
Alliance of Equity Partners
Community Education on Homelessness
Collaborative Arts for Community Cohesion
Mental Health & Wellbeing in our Schools
Neighborhood Vitality & Resiliency
Game Changer: Skyline Forest for our Future
Quick Win: Outdoors for Everyone
Additional Strategies
Adapting to Climate Change
Interconnected Regional Trail System
Solarizing Bend
Thriving Urban Tree Canopy
‘Blue Zones’ Project for Equitable Community Health
Bend Vision Project Investors
Community Hero
Community Champion
Community Benefactor
Community Believer
Community Supporter
Bend Vision Project Partners
Our Bend Vision Project Partners are key organizations that broadly serve the greater Bend area. They publicly support the importance of a shared community vision and work with us on communications and engagement throughout the project.
Bend Bulletin
Bend Chamber of Commerce
Bend-LaPine Schools
Bend Police Department
Central Oregon Disability Support Network
Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC)
City Club of Central Oregon
Council on Aging of Central Oregon
Deschutes Public Library System
Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO)
High Desert Food & Farm Alliance
Latino Community Association
Neighborhood Leadership Alliance
NeighborImpact
St. Charles Health System & Foundation
The Environmental Center
