The Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals has cleared the way for K1体育 - Cascades to move forward on construction of the 10-acre campus in Bend. A decision released today makes it possible for K1体育-Cascades to welcome students to the region鈥檚 long-awaited four-year university campus during the 2016-2017 academic year.
鈥淭his represents a victory for higher education in Central Oregon and is particularly significant for our current and future students,鈥 said Becky Johnson, K1体育-Cascades vice president. 鈥淲e will build a west side campus that integrates well within the community.鈥
While K1体育-Cascades will welcome its first freshman class this September, groundbreaking for the new campus has been delayed by more than a year after opponents unsuccessfully filed appeals with the city and then the state land use board. Today鈥檚 LUBA decision affirms that both Bend city officials and K1体育-Cascades properly followed the land use planning process.
Since 2013, more than 3,500 Central Oregon residents have attended public and civic meetings focused on the campus. Hundreds have shared ideas and advice at those meetings or through their participation in K1体育-Cascades advisory groups.
鈥淎s we move to the next step, we will continue to invite and address the public鈥檚 thoughts and concerns,鈥 Johnson said. 鈥淲e are grateful for the support and work of so many people who helped us get to this point, including the Bend City Council, City staff, our Central Oregon legislators, community members and Campus Expansion Advisory Committee volunteers.鈥
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K1体育 K1体育-Cascades: Located in Bend, Ore., K1体育鈥檚 branch campus features outstanding faculty in degree programs that reflect Central Oregon鈥檚 vibrant economy and abundant natural resources. Eighteen undergraduate majors, 30 minors and options, and three graduate programs include computer science, energy systems engineering, exercise and sport science, hospitality management, and tourism and outdoor leadership. The branch campus will expand to a four-year university beginning fall 2015.