Informational Online Open House for Midtown Crossings-Franklin Avenue Design

The City of Bend is hosting an online open house to engage the community in the final design review for Franklin Avenue improvements, focusing on enhancing safety and accessibility for walking, biking, and rolling. Available until January 7, this open house offers residents a vital opportunity to provide feedback before the project moves to construction next year. The design reflects community input gathered earlier this year, emphasizing safety enhancements such as greater separation between travel lanes and additional landscaping in public areas. As part of the Midtown Crossings initiative, these improvements aim to create safer connections among neighborhoods, workplaces, schools, parks, and businesses. The project includes key connectors like Greenwood Avenue, Second Street, and the Hawthorne Overcrossing pedestrian bridge.

The City Council is dedicated to improving transportation systems and ensuring safe and accessible biking and walking routes for all residents. Community members are encouraged to visit the official project website to learn more and participate. This online open house exemplifies the city’s proactive approach to urban planning and community engagement.