Welcome to our next episode of the BendBeat where Brian Ladd and Lynne McConnell  delve deep into the heart of Bend, Oregon's evolving landscape of affordable housing. With a clear vision that housing forms the foundation of success, this episode explores the myriad of inventive strategies the city of Bend is working on to ensure everyone has a place to call home. From leveraging middle-income housing programs to pioneering safe parking initiatives and bolstering state and federally supported shelters, Bend is on a mission to shape growth in ways that genuinely benefit its residents.