Envision Bend and City Club of Central Oregon invites you to the Community Vision Summit on April 17. This event will explore innovative solutions to one of Central Oregon’s most pressing challenges—workforce housing.

During the input for the community’s Vision Action Plan, Innovative Workforce Housing was one of four ‘Game Changer’ vision strategies and a top factor identified to improve our quality of life in greater Bend.

The Community Vision Summit will include a resources fair with multiple organizations providing affordable housing opportunities, a Vision Progress Report, and an expert panel of speakers about the challenges to workforce housing and the success stories here in Central Oregon.

Event Details:

• • Date: Thursday, April 17
  • Time: 5:00pm Doors Open, 5:30pm-7:00pm Program, 7:00-7:30pm Resource Fair/Networking
  • Location: UUFCO, 61980 Skyline Ranch Road Bend, OR 97703
  • Register Now: Click here to sign up

Central Oregon’s rapid growth has brought new opportunities and significant challenges. The region’s population has grown by more than 30% over the past decade, causing housing costs to skyrocket. The keynote will be delivered by Jonathan Bach, journalist at the Oregonian and author of a new book High Desert, High Cost: Bend and the Housing Crisis in the American West.

“Workforce housing remains a key challenge that impacts the overall health of our region,” said Sarah Holcombe, Chair of Envision Bend. “However, there are many innovative and collaborative housing programs on-going today to solve these gaps. These programs need more visibility and funding to address the need at scale.”

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the status of Workforce Housing and get information on innovative housing opportunities. Onsite childcare, refreshments, and more will be provided.

Register today on the City Club of Central Oregon website!