Core Area Advisory Board

CAAB advises the Bend Urban Renewal Agency on implementation of the Core Area Tax Increment Financing Plan, including oversight of the $195 million of maximum debt that can be issued to invest in projects in the area. The Plan identifies a variety of projects and a funding source (tax increment) to invest in the area over the next 30 years as it transforms into an urban, mixed-use area where people can live, work, and play.

In addition, the board makes recommendations directly to City Council on actions that support implementation of the Tax Increment Financing Plan.

CAAB was formed by the Bend Urban Renewal Agency on November 3, 2021, by Resolution 0001 and the purpose, responsibilities, and membership of the board are outlined in Bend Municipal Code 17.10.005.

CAA plays an ongoing role in shaping a clear, shared vision for Bend’s Core Area and how it grows over time. This work matters because it helps guide future decisions and investments and supports a reliable way to fund improvements in the area.

Since 2019, the board has served in an advisory role for the Core Area Project. The board developed guiding principles and an action plan to direct future work. It also evaluated the feasibility of creating a new urban renewal funding district and recommended its establishment to support projects and programs in the Core Area.

In 2020, the Bend Urban Renewal Agency and City Council adopted the Core Area Plan, putting the board’s work into action. The plan established a new tax increment financing district with a 30-year duration and up to 195 million dollars available to carry out improvements in the Core Area.

Accessible meeting locations, language assistance services, sign language interpretation, assistive listening devices, alternate formats, and other accommodations are available upon request. Requests should be submitted in advance to allow for processing time. Meeting notices include accessibility and accommodation information for each scheduled meeting.