Bend’s east side is set for significant growth as the City Council has approved the master plan for Legacy Village. The development will bring new homes, parks, commercial zones, and trails to the area near 27th Street, just east of the new library. Mayor Melanie Kebler highlights that funds from the land sale will benefit Oregon’s common school fund. The project reserves roughly 24 acres for affordable housing, with some homes designated specifically for educators. Shaped by public input, Legacy Village aims to provide diverse housing options, recreation spaces, and local amenities, further transforming the Stevens Road tract added to the city’s urban growth boundary.