Cascade Business News

1 week ago | cascadebusnews.com | Noah Nelson

(Photo by Noah Nelson)The recently completed Greenwood Avenue Pilot Project includes a host of changes that run from Wall Street to Second Street, through Downtown Bend. This is part of the greater plan for the City of Bend to provide safer, more accessible biker, pedestrian and vehicle east-west crossings, providing a safer connection between Downtown and the Central District, which will be the site of many new improvements and developments over the coming years.

1 week ago | cascadebusnews.com | Noah Nelson

(Photos courtesy of Jax Upcycled)Thrifting, or buying second-hand/used clothes, electronics, accessories and other products, has seen an explosion in popularity in recent decades. What was once a stigmatized practice due to decades of marketing and social pressure to buy new (and in turn, display your wealth), is now wholly mainstream. Thrifting has seen an elevation to the mainstream for a few reasons that can be split between generations.

2 weeks ago | cascadebusnews.com | Rob Black

(Photo courtesy of E2 Solar)Considering solar? You’re in good company. Many Central Oregon homeowners and businesses have already made this commitment to renewable energy — taking advantage of the abundant sunshine and flat, open land that lies east of the Cascades. Solar panels, when paired with battery backup, offer dual benefits: these systems enable you to generate an environmentally responsible form of energy, and they are more cost-effective than ever.

2 weeks ago | cascadebusnews.com | Noah Nelson

(Photo courtesy of Central Oregon LandWatch)Central Oregon is set to construct a series of wildlife crossings over Highway 20, stretching from Bend to Suttle Lake. Highway 20, between Bend and Suttle Lake, crosses through several important wildlife movement corridors for mule deer, elk, and other wildlife, according to wildlife studies conducted by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.

2 weeks ago | cascadebusnews.com | Nathan Leigh |Sustainability Lead

(Simulation provides insight on balancing daylight in classroom spaces | Graphic courtesy of BBT Architects)When BBT opened its doors in 1976, the population of Bend was less than 15,000. Since then, the city has grown significantly, bringing both opportunities and challenges. Today, buildings account for roughly 40% of global carbon emissions in their construction and operation. Every decision made throughout the design has a lasting effect.