Employment Districts

Employment Districts are areas where the predominant uses are offices, industrial uses, or major institutions. Retail may be present but is a relatively minor use. Bend’s Employment Districts support a diverse range of jobs and industries, and vary mainly in their primary function and the mix of employment uses. There are four different typologies of Employment Districts in Bend, summarized below. Employment Districts include pedestrian-oriented and transit-supportive design within the Central Core, Opportunity Areas, and transit corridors, and where noted below.

Employment District Type	Characteristics
Higher Education	Educational institutions and campuses such as Central Oregon Community College and Oregon State University. May include on-campus housing. Typically pedestrian-oriented and transit-supportive.
Medical	Focused on uses including hospitals, medical offices, and other related facilities, such as St. Charles Medical Center and the surrounding uses. Residential uses are generally limited to group homes with some multi-unit development (e.g. senior living).
Industrial or Professional Office	Uses include manufacturing, industrial and office uses. Typically depend on automobile and truck access. Few or no residential uses.
Mixed Employment	Mix of office uses, manufacturing and light industrial uses such as creative and flexible work spaces, as well as some retail and community services. May include mixed-use development.

Figure 11-3: Employment Districts Future Urban Form Diagram