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Community Engagement & Events

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Our Dialogue With the Community

Our commitment to the Lebanon community is demonstrated through meaningful engagement and genuine collaboration. By continually incorporating local input into our planning and development, we ensure that our initiatives and events naturally align with the community’s values and aspirations. This approach helps us build a future that truly reflects and serves the needs of all residents.

Recent Engagements


March 26 WesternU Oregon Volunteer Feedback Session
April 23 WesternU General Focus Groups
May 14 WesternU Oregon Focus Groups
May 28 WesternU Oregon Academic Focus Group
August 1 Farmers Market Community Feedback Activity
September 10 WesternU Oregon Feedback Activity
September 24 Community Gratitude Dinner at Boulder Falls Inn
September 25 WesternU Oregon Volunteer Feedback Session

 

Upcoming Engagements


Upcoming Lebanon Neighbors Town Hall and additional Community Information Sessions
  • Lebanon Feedback

    What We’ve Heard

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  • Community Growth

    & Preservation

    We really want to see Lebanon grow, but it’s important to us that it keeps its rural charm and respects our farming and timber roots. Growth should feel like an enhancement, not a change to who we are.

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  • Greenspaces

    & Recreation

    We’re eager to see more walking, running, and recreational trails that allow us to enjoy nature and stay active. Preserving open space while adding these amenities will be a wonderful addition to our community.

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  • Infrastructure

    & Development

    Improving transportation is important—better pedestrian access, more bike parking, and addressing traffic are all key concerns. But we also want to make sure new development blends in with the community and doesn’t overwhelm our roads or neighborhoods.

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  • Community Assets

    & Gathering Spaces

    We’d love spaces where we can come together as a community, whether for graduations or local events. It’s important that we have areas that support local businesses, art, and health services, creating a place where everyone can gather and thrive.