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Development Infrastructure Requirements

Final adoption of BMC Chapter 12.10 changes updates how the city charges developers for growth-related infrastructure.

2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 7, 2026

MediumDevelopment

housing crisis / GIS technology

Bend is using GIS mapping to make smarter zoning and planning decisions as it grapples with a housing crisis. It’s behind-the-scenes tech that helps shape where homes get built—and that can affect housing costs over time. If you care about housing, this is worth watching.

2 mentionsLast discussed Jun 5, 2026