{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"From Landfill to Landmark: How OSU-Cascades Is helping Bend","description":" What happens when a community rallies behind higher education\u2014and decides to build a cutting-edge university on top of a former landfill and pumice mine? Welcome to OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon. In this powerful conversation, OSU leaders Christine Coffin and Jared Pantella share how Oregon State University\u2013Cascades is not only transforming Central Oregon\u2019s built environment but also driving sustainable innovation, education, and community connection. Learn about their audacious vision for a triple net-zero campus, the inspiring story of student-led businesses like Snowblanks, and the creation of an Innovation District that bridges academia and industry. From campus origins to future goals, this is a must-watch for anyone who cares about the future of Bend. Topics covered: History and transformation of OSU-Cascades   Capital planning & land remediation   Net zero energy, water, and waste goals   Community partnerships & industry integration   The role of higher education in Bend\u2019s future \ud83d\udc49 Subscribe for more community-driven stories from Central Oregon.Subscribe for more conversations with leaders, changemakers, and local voices shaping Bend \ud83d\udce9 Contact our team at https:\/\/bendpropertysource.com \ud83c\udfe1 Have questions about real estate? We\u2019re here to help\u2014whether you\u2019re looking to buy a home, sell your residential home, or explore homes for sale, we\u2019ve got you covered! \ud83d\udce9 Email us at info@bendpropertysource.com or \ud83d\udcde call 541-633-4569 Sponsored By: The Bulletin, visit https:\/\/bendbulletin.com\/ ","author_name":"BendBEAT","author_url":"http:\/\/bendbeat.libsyn.com\/website","html":"