Upcoming LECTUREs

We are excited to announce our 2025 Lecture Series
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Retrofitting Bend - Redevelopment and Climate Resilience

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Retrofitting bend for a resilient future
​Coming Fall 2025

Climate change is happening. Wildfires, drought and record heat are devastating communities throughout the western U.S. – and the threat is growing. Communities recognize that they must adapt to this “new normal” of more-frequent hot days, less water, and increasing impacts on people and property, particularly those with fewer resources.

The good news is that state and local governments, and many local communities are beginning to build resiliency. They are planning for climate change impacts, rebuilding stronger after natural disasters, and proactively implementing policies that will help lessen or avoid future impacts.

​What does this mean for Bend and other communities in Central Oregon? Are there simple and actionable ways we can modify our own neighborhoods to maintain safety and quality of life for everyone in the face of these inevitable changes?

This lecture will explore both the challenges and opportunities of planning for and building homes and communities better prepared for a changing climate.

More information forthcoming.

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Thank you to our generous sponsors in making this year's lecture series a possibility.
​Interested in sponsoring this work? Email [email protected] for sponsorship information.