City of Bend, Oregon to Take State Lead in Digital, Online Plan Submission and Review With Avolve’s ProjectDox ePlan Solution
Avolve Software, developers of ProjectDox(R) communication and collaboration software, announced today that the City of Bend, Oregon has initiated an end-to-end digital plan submission and review program featuring Avolve Software’s ProjectDox ePlan software. The City of Bend becomes the first community in the State of Oregon to implement a complete online solution for construction and land-use plan approval, in what is to become a state-wide technology standard for building and planning departments.
Located in Deschutes County at the geographic center of the state, the City of Bend is the heart of the scenic and rapidly growing Central Oregon region. Since 1990, Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties have collectively doubled in size, with Bend more than tripling its population – exerting pressure on the city to streamline services and manage growth while conserving the environment. Bend recently received “Green Power Community” status, a national award presented by the Environmental Protection Agency to communities that commit to environmentally-friendly power use and management.
“We welcome all the social and economic development that is coming to our city, and to support it responsibly, we must provide the most advanced services possible to businesses and citizens who want to live and work here,” said Robert Mathias, Building Division Manager for the city of Bend. “By expediting the plan review process and eliminating paper, ProjectDox helps make doing business with Bend easier, faster and greener. We’re excited and proud to be setting the pace in this arena for the region and the state,” he added.
The city’s online ePlan submission system became operational in May 2008, and further integration with the city’s existing permit application and tracking software is ongoing. The ePlan system is now available to select customers and will gradually include more types of permits and reviews.
“The City of Bend is to be congratulated for taking a smart, proactive approach to the challenges of accelerated development and setting the pace for Central Oregon as well as the entire state,” said Ron Loback, President and CEO of Avolve. “We designed ProjectDox to be the ePlan management solution capable of supporting the big-picture technology and environmental vision that the City of Bend is making a reality.”
About the City of Bend, Oregon
The City of Bend, county seat of Deschutes County, is the sixth-fastest-growing metropolitan area in the United States, according to Census estimates released in September 2005. Bend is noted for its scenic setting, mild climate, growing economy, and diverse and vibrant culture. Locals and visitors engage in year-round outdoor recreational pursuits such as downhill and cross country skiing, rafting and kayaking, golfing, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and much more. At an elevation of 3,625 feet, Bend enjoys the predominately dry climate of the Great Basin. Sunny days, low humidity, and cool nights provide the most common weather pattern. The Community Development Department oversees planning and building divisions as they relate to all development within the Urban Growth Boundary. The building division implements city and state building codes for all construction projects within the City.
About Avolve Software
Avolve Software is a subsidiary of Informative Graphics Corporation (IGC), which was founded in 1990. Avolve’s flagship solution, ProjectDox, enables city and county government to facilitate paperless, electronic plan check, submission, and review. The firm also provides project management and collaboration software to domestic and global engineering and construction firms. Avolve Software has sales and marketing partners worldwide, including in Japan, Korea, Brazil and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit www.avolvesoftware.com or www.projectdox.com.
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