Core Area Advisory Board Meeting - 1/15/26 - 3:00 PM

The City of Bend, Oregon Core Area Advisory Board held a meeting on January 15, 2026, focusing primarily on urban renewal and redevelopment strategies within the city's core area. Key procurement-related discussions centered on the use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds managed by the Bend Urban Renewal Agency (BURA) to support infrastructure projects, housing, and business development. The board reviewed the core area investment strategy, which plans to allocate approximately $41.4 million across economic development, housing, infrastructure, mobility, and placemaking, with $8.9 million targeted for the core area over the next five years. They discussed prioritizing high-value properties for redevelopment incentives, overlaying various data layers such as infrastructure needs, tax-exempt properties, and active development projects to guide investment decisions. The board also addressed the development assistance and grant programs, property acquisition strategies, and coordination with the Economic Improvement District (EID). No specific contract awards or vendor selections were mentioned, but the meeting emphasized strategic planning for future capital investments and program administration to maximize urban renewal impact.