Welcome to the
Southern Crossing
Neighborhood Association

We are a volunteer group of neighbors who want to have a positive impact on our neighborhood and the City of Bend.

We welcome your participation!

Neighborhood District Roundtable Survey

If you want Bend City Council and the City’s senior staff to hear your concerns, now is most likely the best opportunity you will have for quite some time. The City has agreed to meet with the people of SW Bend on Monday October 12 from 5:30-7:30 PM on the OSU Campus.

Please take the survey below to help shape that discussion. SCNA would ideally like all of our neighbors to weigh in, so share this with other adults in your household and your neighbors who might not be on our e-mail list. The survey closes September 22.

This Roundtable will be similar to the one held in SE Bend last March. Participants and the City felt that was a highly useful meeting. So please take the survey and mark your calendar.

Upcoming Events

Land Use / Development Notices

Neighborhood Meeting for Timber Yards Tentative Subdivision

By Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association | Sep 17, 2026

You are invited to attend the neighborhood meeting regarding the planned +/- 6-lot Timber Yards Tentative Subdivision within the approved Timber Yards Master Plan. The recently updated Timber Yards Master Plan is the most significant new development in Southern Crossing and is located on 33+ acres zoned Mixed-Use Urban at 175…

Sunny Breeze Subdivision Update

By Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association | Aug 21, 2026

On June 22, the Hearings Officer issued her decision on the Sunny Breeze 42-lot subdivision and upheld all the City’s conditions for approval of the application. This includes the requirement to have two entrance/exit roads for fire safety. On July 10, the developer submitted a Notice of Intent to Appeal the…

Pahlisch Closes on Sale of COID Deschutes South Canyon Property

By Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association | Aug 21, 2026

On July 1, Pahlisch Homes finalized the purchase of a large part of the Central Oregon Irrigation District (COID) property immediately south of Southern Crossing. The sale had been expected once the final legal hurdle was resolved with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) back in January. Because a scenic…

Latest News from Southern Crossing

Neighborhood Connections Open House

By Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association | Sep 17, 2026

The community is invited to drop in to the City of Bend’s Open House to learn about and provide feedback on two City transportation projects: Neighborhood Connections (Better Connections and Slower, Safer Streets): This program aims to connect walking and biking routes and slow traffic speeds at various locations across…

SageBrushers Community Art Events

By Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association | Sep 17, 2026

3rd Annual Bend Artists’ Studio Tour Meet local artists and explore their creative studios at the Studio Tour happening Saturday September 26 and Sunday September 27, 11 AM to 4 PM. For one weekend this fall, over a dozen SageBrushers artists are opening their Bend studios and workspaces to the…

Neighborhood District Roundtable Survey

By Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association | Sep 8, 2026

If you want Bend City Council and the City’s senior staff to hear your concerns, now is most likely the best opportunity you will have for quite some time. The City has agreed to meet with the people of SW Bend on Monday October 12 from 5:30-7:30 PM on the OSU Campus. Please…

About Southern Crossing

Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association (SCNA) is one of the 13 Neighborhood Districts recognized by the City of Bend. People over the age of 18 who live or have businesses in Southern Crossing Neighborhood District are automatically SCNA members. Bend City Council established SCNA on February 19, 2003, making SCNA the 5th of 13 such neighborhood groups.

Our neighborhood district boundaries are the Parkway (Hwy 97) and Colorado Avenue east to west and between Arizona and Powers north to south. View detailed maps.

The Southern Crossing Neighborhood District has 882.9 acres (91.4 vacant), 2,057 tax lots, and 452 active business licenses.

Board Meetings

Our board typically meets on the third Thursday of each month from 5-7 pm. See Meetings for details. All are welcome!

About SCNA(opens in new tab)

One of the 13 official neighborhoods recognized by the City of Bend, Southern Crossing is right in the heart of town, surrounding the Old Mill, and includes many popular spots for shopping, dining, and entertainment.

Membership

Anyone living or owning a business within the boundaries of Southern Crossing is considered a member of SCNA. Members improve our neighborhood by volunteering, attending events, and joining the board.

Land Use

Neighborhood Associations are charged by the City of Bend to help educate their neighborhoods about pending land use changes, new developments, and other concerns related to land use in our neighborhood.

Get Involved

YOU can help strengthen Southern Crossing! By volunteering, signing up for our newsletters, following us on Facebook and Twitter you will be kept informed on news and issues important to our neighborhood.

About SCNA(opens in new tab)

Our neighborhood is one of 13 official neighborhoods recognized by the City of Bend. Surrounding the Old Mill, Southern Crossing is right in the heart of town and encompasses many of the popular areas for shopping, dining, and entertainment.

Membership

Anyone living or owning a business within the boundaries of Southern Crossing is considered a member of SCNA. Members improve our neighborhood by volunteering, attending events, and joining the board.

Land Use

Neighborhood Associations are asked by the City of Bend to help educate their neighborhoods about pending land use changes, new developments, and other concerns related to land use in our neighborhood.

Get Involved

YOU can help strengthen Southern Crossing! By volunteering, signing up for our newsletters, following us on Facebook and Twitter you will be kept informed on news and issues important to our neighborhood.

How can I get involved?

The SCNA Board is in need of General Board Members and a Secretary.
If you are interested in joining the board in this capacity, please let us know.

If you have questions or would like to volunteer, please email us at hello@bendscna.org!

Some of the things we could use assistance with are:

* Membership Development, Recruiting, Volunteer Outreach *
* Business liaison - establish and build relationships between the neighborhood and the business community within *
* Business discount program for SCNA * Special Event Planning *
* Safety, emergency preparedness, neighborhood response *
* Communications / Canvassing / Tabling Events *

If any of these things appeal to you or if you have an idea of how you'd like to contribute to your neighborhood, please contact us!