The Bend City Council announced this week that the Northeast Ninth Street and Juniper Ridge sites are no longer under consideration as temporary outdoor homeless shelters. The Ninth Street site resulted in a huge backlash given its close location to two schools and a nearby walking path used by children. More than 100 school staff signed their names to a letter in a signal of strong opposition to the idea. The proposed Juniper site had also drawn a negative reaction from nearby neighbors. The site also lacked transportation and access to utility infrastructure. During Wednesday’s Council meeting, City Councilor Megan Perkins said the city continues to listen closely to the concerns of residents when it comes to the location of potential homeless shelters