The Bend
CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY. Completion anticipated late summer/early fall.
The Bend includes the area north of 12th Avenue between 1st Street and 7th Street. This area involves two projects – streetscaping of the existing roadways and the extension of Bend Boulevard.
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Click on the pins below to view key proposed improvements.
Improvements Underway
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Improve multimodal connections with access to public transit, a new Channel Cat dock, bike and pedestrian routes, and connections to the Great River Trail along the Mississippi River
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Construct new sidewalks and paths to better connect pedestrians and bicyclists from 12th Avenue to the river, the Rust Belt, and amenities at The Bend
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Add streetscaping and install new wayfinding signs to create better continuity with the Greater Downtown area
Bend Boulevard Extension - Improvements
Final designs to be presented to City Council for approval. Construction anticipated in 2027.
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Extend Bend Boulevard from Mississippi Parkway to 7th Street, facilitating future developments within the area
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Construct new sidewalks and paths with streetscaping and street lighting to create a welcoming place for visitors to explore
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Continue streetscaping improvements to allow safe access for pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicles
Meeting Materials
Proposed improvements for The Bend were presented at a
public meeting on February 21, 2024. View the materials below.
A proposed Bend Boulevard Extension was presented at a
public meeting on November 7, 2024. View the materials below.
