CivicsLab - 'I Had No Idea' Series

Schedule

Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Mon, 20 Jul, 2026 at 02:30 pm

UTC-07:00
Location

Central Library | Bend, OR

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About this Event

Ever found out about a local decision after it happened and thought, "I had no idea"? You're not alone. Embrace Bend's CivicsLab is a welcoming, nonpartisan space to ask questions, learn the basics, and leave with clear next steps for staying informed and getting involved in Bend.
Event details

Date: Saturday, June 27th

Time: 1:00 - 2:30 PM

Location: Central Library, 61956 SE Santorini St, Bend

Room: Meeting 3 (3rd Floor)

Cost: Free and open to the public

Panelists: Steve Platt, Mellissa Kamanya, and City of Bend Staff on the Growth Management Team.


What to expect:
This 90-minute session is designed to be practical, relationship-building, and accessible. Whether you're brand new to civic engagement or you've been involved for years.

  • Community discussion
  • A panel-style conversation

Topics we'll cover:

  • Affordable Housing: What “affordable housing” means, common myths, and the real-life impacts on our community.
  • Growth Management + Housing Needs: How growth planning connects to housing, where decisions get made, and how community members can stay informed and participate early.
  • Energize Bend: What is it, what's next, and how to stay engaged as implementation moves forward.

"I Had No Idea" is a 3-part Series
This event is Part 1 of Embrace Bend's three-part "I Had No Idea" series. Parts 2 and 3 will be during the fall and winter. Stay tuned for future dates.

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Where is it happening?

Central Library, 61956 Southeast Santorini Street, Bend, United States

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