NorthWest Crossing Business Tenant Named “Architect of the Year” for Golf Course Design

Bend, Oregon – GOLF Magazine has named David McLay Kidd as the Architect of the Year for 2008. Kidd, who opened his headquarters in Bend, Oregon neighborhood NorthWest Crossing earlier this year, was the designer behind the renowned Bandon Dunes on the Oregon coast approximately 10 years ago. Recently, he has had two high-profile course openings the Castle Course in St. Andrews and Tetherow in Bend, Oregon. Tetherow was also recognized by the magazine as one of the top courses of 2008.

Brooks Resources Releases Annual Calendar; Celebrates 40 Years in Bend, Oregon

Bend, Oregon - Brooks Resources Corporation today announced that its annual wall calendar is now available to the public. The 2009 calendar, which the community looks forward to each year, features a view of the Cascade Mountains at sunset from the NorthWest Crossing neighborhood center on Bend’s west side and a timeline of Brooks Resources’ projects in Central Oregon over the last 40 years.

Bend, Oregon's NorthWest Crossing Wins BUILDERnews' Spirit of the West Award

Bend, Oregon – NorthWest Crossing was included in BUILDERnews Magazine’s 2008 Spirit of the West awards, an annual program that celebrates innovation by builders, developers and architects. Selected companies reflect the very best in design and vision, and have emerged as leaders in their fields. Winners are featured in the December issue of the publication.

Fall Weekend Fun in NorthWest Crossing

The first annual Harvest Fest took place on October 25, and was a great day of fun for the whole family.

Open! Open! All in the Neighborhood Center

LaRosa Authentic Mexican Kitchen and the Bend Independent Contemporary Art gallery are now open.

NorthWest Crossing Named Top Ten Community in Nation by Cottage Living Magazine

Bend, Oregon – NorthWest Crossing was named as a 2008 Top Ten Cottage Neighborhood by Cottage Living magazine. The annual list featured in the July/August issue highlights the very best places to live across the nation, selecting communities based on the homes, people, innovations and unique concepts. NorthWest Crossing, which was featured on the front page of the article and Cottage Living’s Web site, was selected because of its proximity to Central Oregon’s recreation and its commitment to a healthy quality of life.

NorthWest Crossing Receives Award of Merit for Master-Planned Community of the Year

Bend, Oregon – NorthWest Crossing today announced the receipt of the Pacific Coast Builders' Conference (PCBC) Award of Merit for Master-Planned Community of the Year. The award was part of the annual prestigious Gold Nugget Award program, which honors creative achievements in architectural design and land-use planning for residential, commercial and industrial projects. The neighborhood was one of four to receive the award, which accepts entries from 14 Western states and from every international country.

West Bend Property Company Selects The Garner Group Realtors for Neighborhood Sales

Bend, Oregon—West Bend Property Company today announced that The Garner Group Realtors will be opening a branch office within the NorthWest Crossing neighborhood. The brokerage has a proven track record of serving both buyers and sellers within the competitive Central Oregon market, and was founded by award-winning local realtor, Sandy Garner.

Housing Works Partners Celebrate Latest Affordable Housing Project

Bend, Oregon - Several local companies - and a brand-new Bend homeowner - came together today to celebrate the purchase of a NorthWest Crossing cottage for Housing Works' housing program. The construction of the home was made possible through a partnership of several local companies. West Bend Property Company, the developer of NorthWest Crossing, donated the homesite. Craftsman Homes and their team of subcontractors and suppliers donated time and materials for the home. Housing Works created the HomeQuest Ground Lease Program, which allows the new homeowner to lease the land on which the cottage is built.

NorthWest Crossing Welcomes Barack Obama

NorthWest Crossing’s Summit High School hosted Barack Obama and about 2,000 supporters of his campaign on Saturday. The presidential candidate’s speech focused on renewable energy and on the fall general election, as well as other campaign themes like ending the Iraq war, investing in education and reducing corporate power in the country’s capital.

Traditional Neighborhood Development and LEED Go Hand in Hand

NorthWest Crossing was featured in a recent article posted on the Green Building Elements website.

"Walk to School Week" Comes to High Lakes Elementary

NorthWest Crossing, an award-winning mixed-use Bend neighborhood, has partnered with Commute Options of Central Oregon to fund "Walk to School Week" at High Lakes Elementary. This will be the first program of its kind in Bend that is privately funded and is based on Commute Options' Oregon Safe Routes to School (SRTS) and Walking School Bus Programs. The program will be held from May 19-23, 2008.

NorthWest Crossing Building Receives LEED Silver Certification

Bend, Oregon - NorthWest Crossing, an award-winning mixed-use Central Oregon neighborhood, today announced that one of its Neighborhood Center buildings has received its final certification from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Core and Shell (LEED-CS) Program at the Silver level. The building, which will be the new location for La Rosa Authentic Mexican Kitchen, was initially pursuing a standard certification but met the requirements for the higher silver-level designation.

NorthWest Crossing Cottage Becomes part of Housing Works Program

NorthWest Crossing, an award-winning Central Oregon neighborhood, today announced that Housing Works has purchased a cottage for its housing program in Bend. The construction of the home was made possible through a partnership of several local companies. West Bend Property Company, the developer of NorthWest Crossing, donated the homesite. Craftsman Homes and their team of subcontractors and suppliers donated time and materials for the home.

Earth Advantage® Inc. is Founding Reporter of The Climate Registry

Earth Advantage Inc. has become the 35th Founding Reporter of The Climate Registry by being among the first to join the organization. The Climate Registry is a non-profit organization established to measure and publicly report greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in a common, accurate and transparent manner consistent across industry sectors and borders. Thirty nine U.S. states, six Canadian provinces, three Native American tribes, two Mexican states and the District of Columbia are the founders of the organization.