CENTRAL OREGON GROWTH SURVEY

This year, The Bulletin is launching a series that delves into the past and future of the city's growth.

Reporters will explore how the city has addressed challenges and solutions amidst its continual growth, focusing on the environment, infrastructure, housing and economics. Which strategies have succeeded, and which ones have faltered? How have concerns changed over time, and what insights from the past can guide us in better preparing for the future?

We’re looking to connect with community members who can help shape our coverage. If you have lived in Bend for more than two decades, we’d love to hear about your experiences in this growing community.

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* How familiar are you with the growth challenges facing Central Oregon in recent years?

Very familiar

Somewhat familiar

Not familiar at all

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* On a scale of 1 to 5, which of the following areas do you believe are most impacted by growth in Central Oregon?

	1 Not impacted	2 A little impacted	3 Somewhat impacted	4 Very impacted	5 Most impacted
Environment	Environment 1 Not impacted	Environment 2 A little impacted	Environment 3 Somewhat impacted	Environment 4 Very impacted	Environment 5 Most impacted
Infrastructure	Infrastructure 1 Not impacted	Infrastructure 2 A little impacted	Infrastructure 3 Somewhat impacted	Infrastructure 4 Very impacted	Infrastructure 5 Most impacted
Affordability/Economics	Affordability/Economics 1 Not impacted	Affordability/Economics 2 A little impacted	Affordability/Economics 3 Somewhat impacted	Affordability/Economics 4 Very impacted	Affordability/Economics 5 Most impacted
Housing	Housing 1 Not impacted	Housing 2 A little impacted	Housing 3 Somewhat impacted	Housing 4 Very impacted	Housing 5 Most impacted

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* In your opinion, how effectively have civic groups, such as Bend 2030 and Envision Bend, addressed the challenges of growth in Central Oregon?

Very effectively

Somewhat effectively

Not effectively at all

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* What are some of government officials’ successes and failures when it comes to addressing the impacts of growth?

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* On a scale of 1 to 5, do you believe these current infrastructures in Central Oregon are ready to support the growing population?

	1 Not ready at all	2	3	4	5 Prepared
Healthcare	Healthcare 1 Not ready at all	Healthcare 2	Healthcare 3	Healthcare 4	Healthcare 5 Prepared
Education	Education 1 Not ready at all	Education 2	Education 3	Education 4	Education 5 Prepared
Transportation	Transportation 1 Not ready at all	Transportation 2	Transportation 3	Transportation 4	Transportation 5 Prepared
Environment	Environment 1 Not ready at all	Environment 2	Environment 3	Environment 4	Environment 5 Prepared

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* In your view, what are the biggest challenges related to housing availability or affordability in Central Oregon?

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* On a scale of 1 to 5, how pressing is it for these issues to be addressed as Central Oregon grows?

	1 Not important	2 A bit	3 Somewhat	4 Very	5 Extremely important
Education	Education 1 Not important	Education 2 A bit	Education 3 Somewhat	Education 4 Very	Education 5 Extremely important
Environment	Environment 1 Not important	Environment 2 A bit	Environment 3 Somewhat	Environment 4 Very	Environment 5 Extremely important
Healthcare	Healthcare 1 Not important	Healthcare 2 A bit	Healthcare 3 Somewhat	Healthcare 4 Very	Healthcare 5 Extremely important
Recreational and/or undeveloped areas	Recreational and/or undeveloped areas 1 Not important	Recreational and/or undeveloped areas 2 A bit	Recreational and/or undeveloped areas 3 Somewhat	Recreational and/or undeveloped areas 4 Very	Recreational and/or undeveloped areas 5 Extremely important
Transportation	Transportation 1 Not important	Transportation 2 A bit	Transportation 3 Somewhat	Transportation 4 Very	Transportation 5 Extremely important
Utilities	Utilities 1 Not important	Utilities 2 A bit	Utilities 3 Somewhat	Utilities 4 Very	Utilities 5 Extremely important
Water use	Water use 1 Not important	Water use 2 A bit	Water use 3 Somewhat	Water use 4 Very	Water use 5 Extremely important
Housing affordability	Housing affordability 1 Not important	Housing affordability 2 A bit	Housing affordability 3 Somewhat	Housing affordability 4 Very	Housing affordability 5 Extremely important
Homelesssness	Homelesssness 1 Not important	Homelesssness 2 A bit	Homelesssness 3 Somewhat	Homelesssness 4 Very	Homelesssness 5 Extremely important

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* Are there any specific solutions or strategies you believe should be implemented to manage growth more effectively in Central Oregon?

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* How long have you lived in Bend?

1-10 years

11-20 years

21-30 years

31-40 years

41-50 years

50-plus years

I don't live in Bend

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* What ZIP code do you live in?

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* Anything else you'd like to share about with us?

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* We'd like to talk to you! If you're willing to be contacted and possibly interviewed by a Bulletin reporter, please provide the following information.

Full name:

Email:

Phone number:

Thank you for taking the time to share your insights.