Urban sprawl doesn’t solve the underlying problem of America’s housing shortage—it is the underlying problem.

Shared Post from the smart growth minds at strongtowns.org

Bend has advanced to the Final Four in the national Strongest Town Contest—an exciting recognition of the work being done to create a more sustainable, resilient, and livable city.

Your vote can help propel Bend to the championship!

Oregon’s land use planning system is hailed as a model for preserving its unique agricultural and forest landscapes while fostering sustainable growth.

Despite this, a troubling trend has emerged in recent years: spot zoning of farm and forest lands.