Our Mission

The goal of Bend's Office of Neighborhood Associations is to increase the opportunities for citizen involvement. The heart of this program is a partnership between City Hall and individual neighborhoods. Bend's Office of Neighborhood Associations supports the associations. Each association's boundaries include about 3,000 to 6,000 residents. However, Neighborhood Associations with less than 3,000 or greater than 6,000 residents will be considered on a case by case basis.

 

Neighborhood associations greatly increase the two-way communication between the city and its residents by providing a clear and organized way for residents to speak to their city government.

Neighborhood associations draw people closer to their city government and closer still to their fellow neighbors. Neighborhood participation gives residents a stronger, united voice in civic life and joins them in shared neighborhood projects.

Neighborhood associations are inclusive, reflecting the diversity which enriches a community. Members include families, singles, retired people, youths, business owners, faith-based organizations, schools, homeowners, and renters.

Formally recognized and well-developed Neighborhood Associations can provide recommendations to the City Council on a variety of topics, including:

• Neighborhood streets, traffic control and patterns
• Parks and open spaces
• City services
• Budget 
• Crime prevention
• Capital improvements
• Land Use (zone changes, variances, subdivisions, zoning ordinances)