Right now, across Central Oregon, important decisions are being made that impact all of us. These decisions are often made with little community input, creating a mismatch between decisions made and the real and growing needs of our community for things like affordable and accessible housing, public transportation, access to locally produced foods, and climate equity.

This fall, Central Oregon LandWatch is working with 1000 Friends of Oregon to host the Land Use Leadership Initiative (LULI). This program trains emerging community leaders on Oregon’s land use system and how it shapes the most pressing issues, and this year’s program focuses on local issues right here in Central Oregon.

Program Details: The 2022 LULI Program will consist of nine training sessions from October through March all across the region, from Prineville to Bend. Topics include land use, housing, water, urban growth boundaries, transportation, wildfire, and more. There is no cost for participants. Meetings will be held on Monday evenings from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (list of dates and locations on the application). Transportation and childcare subsidies are available, just check the box when you apply. 

How to apply: There are 24 slots available and applications are open until Monday, 9/26. Apply at the link in our bio, or reach out if you’d like a paper application. If you’d like more information, please reach out to rory@colw.org.