Bend growth-plan team hears commission concerns on trust, access and outreach
City planners presented a multi-year growth plan to the Human Rights and Equity Commission on Jan. 29, 2025. Commissioners urged more tailored outreach to marginalized and hard-to-reach communities, clearer explanations of how input will be used, and partnerships with community organizations and local colleges.
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City planning staff presented the draft growth plan to the Bend Human Rights and Equity Commission on Jan. 29, 2025, outlining a years-long project to shape housing, transportation and other land-use choices. Commissioners pressed staff to tailor outreach to people who may be reluctant or fearful to engage and to explain clearly how feedback will be used in council decisions.
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