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destination resorts in central oregon: The Debate Over Destination Resorts in the Metolius Basin Intensifies - 03/02/09 07:29 PM
I'm guessing that when the folks who proposed building two destination resorts in Jefferson County's Metolius River Basin initially developed their master plans, they had no idea of the intensity with which the plans would be debated. But, in fact, the discussion about destination resorts and their place (or lack thereof) in Jefferson County just seems to be getting more complicated.
It all started in January 2007, when the Jefferson County Commission signed off a new comprehensive plan that included two proposed destination resorts (a first for Jefferson County): The Metolian, a 627-acre project northeast of Suttle Lake by Dutch Pacific … (3 comments)

destination resorts in central oregon: Central Oregon Destination Resort Update, Plus Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan Session Schedule - 10/23/08 05:35 PM
There's been a lot of activity since I first wrote about the growing displeasure with the influx of destination resorts in Central Oregon.
Last week, Crook County Judge Scott Cooper put the kibosh on any new resort development there for the next three years. After determining that May ballot Measure 747, which asked for a repeal of the existing resort overlay map (and passed overwhelmingly) was the best compromise, Cooper amended the current resort map to prohibit any resort growth beyond the four new resorts that have already been approved.
That same day, the Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) … (2 comments)

destination resorts in central oregon: Rethinking Destination Resorts in Central Oregon - 05/01/08 02:53 PM
                                                                           Once upon a time, Central Oregon was defined by its destination resorts. In fact, some would say that Central Oregon's emergence as a destination location can be attributed in large part to the popularity of its destination resorts.
These days, however, when the topic of conversation is destination resorts, more and more Central Oregonians are saying, "Enough is enough."
It's been more than 30 years since Bend's Inn of the Seventh Mountain, Mount Bachelor Village and Sunriver (15 miles south of Bend) first began to draw visitors to the region. Back then, it was primarily vacationers who took advantage of … (4 comments)

 
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