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Luxury Homes vs Farmland in Oregon | Bend News
A luxury housing development of 70 homes on 700 acres between Redmond and Sisters just got approval after a four-year battle with ranchers and environmentalists. Developers are building roads now, aiming for completion by 2027, and claim they’ve addressed wildfire and water concerns. One owner, a former healthcare exec turned philanthropist, plans to donate profits to local charities—helping sway some opinions. But critics argue this is part of a pattern: the county has approved more farmland rezones than any other in Oregon, ignoring statewide goals to curb sprawl and protect resources. A…
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