I hate to go on about the charms of Greenwood, between Bond and Pilot Butte. But to continue from the comments on the previous post, here are some things I like about it.

It's old Bend.

Almost every business is locally owned. No McDonalds or Starbucks or massive chain-stores or precious boutiques.

A funky mix. Service, industrial, retail, office.

Not as messy and trafficy as 3rd St, but still busy. A major conduit to Costgo and Barnes and Noble from east, south and north.

The buildings weren't all built at the same time with the same style, and have been around long enough to blend in.

Rents are still affordable. But still mostly move in ready.

Neither too big or too small buildings. Indeed, the only place in town with 2000 to 5000 sq. ft. places that could be adapted for retail.

The fashionista's haven't ruined it yet.

Just the place for an individualist to make his or her mark. To stand out. And it seems more likely to go up in quality, rather than down. And the city isn't talking about completely redoing it (like 3rd St. Shudder to think how they'll botch that....)

Actually, the more I think about it.....nevermind. Don't go there. You'll hate it. You'd be much more happy on the West Side. Leave Greenwood alone.