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From Planner to Resident: A Conversation with Dale Van Valkenburg

From Planner to Resident: A Conversation with Dale Van Valkenburg

For nearly 20 years, Dale Van Valkenburg has helped shape some of Bend’s most recognizable neighborhoods as an urban planner with Brooks Resources. With more than three decades of experience in Central Oregon, Dale has worked on some notable westside projects including NorthWest Crossing, Tree Farm, and most recently, Discovery West. Today, he’s not just planning communities for a living; he’s living in one he planned. We sat down with Dale to talk about… more >

Living With Wildfire

Living With Wildfire

The Bend lifestyle has it all–stunning Cascade peaks, meandering rivers and clear, blue lakes. A thriving arts and culture scene, world-class dining, even a brewery or twenty. It’s no wonder we’ve found ourselves at the top of lists on everything from Outside Magazine to Forbes. But to live in Bend is also to live in a community susceptible to wildfire. It’s an inevitable part of our ecosystem and a healthy and natural way for forests to regenerate. It can’t be 100% prevented, and… more >

Development’s Role in Fire-Safe Communities 

Development’s Role in Fire-Safe Communities 

One of the biggest benefits to living in Central Oregon is its proximity to nature. Walk outside and see a forest, head to the middle of town to enjoy the river, or drive several miles and reach a mountain or a lake. It’s one of the main reasons for the population boom Central Oregon has been experiencing the last couple of decades. Bend, as many cities in Central Oregon are, is surrounded by the Wildland Urban Interface,… more >