Early Bend

These neighborhoods have a close association with the early development of Bend, such as Drake Park Historic District and other neighborhoods platted early in Bend's history that may not have a historic designation. Historic buildings and architecture that may have unique cultural or historic value. Neighborhood streets form a tight grid pattern.

Traditional

Typically developed with a grid street pattern. Some mix of housing types, but moderate overall densities. Often have commercial nodes or corridors within walking distance.

May be older neighborhoods such as Bend’s “Midtown” and inner west neighborhoods or new development such as Northwest Crossing.

Mixed Suburban

Moderate residential densities with a mix of housing types, including some multi-unit, duplex/triplex and/or single-unit attached housing. Local street patterns may be meandering rather than a grid layout.

Single-Unit Suburban

Largely single-unit detached dwellings at low to moderate densities. Local street patterns may be meandering rather than a grid layout.

Large Lot

Primarily single-unit detached dwellings on large lots. Local streets often curve to follow natural features, with long driveways or private drives.

Transect

This typology provides a transitional residential development pattern from urban to rural using a variety of housing types integrated with the surrounding natural landscape to minimize the impact on sensitive eco-systems, wildlife and to reduce the risk of wildfire.