by DavidG | Aug 24, 2026 | Active, Issue, New
q PROBLEMATIC Summary: Asheville City Council will vote Tuesday on allowing duplexes in more neighborhoods and permitting accessory dwelling units to be larger and easier to build. These relatively modest reforms are unlikely to produce either a great deal of housing...
by DavidG | Aug 24, 2026 | Active, Issue, New
q PROBLEMATIC Summary: On Tuesday, City Council will consider terminating the City’s contract for eleven fixed Flock license-plate readers. Ending that contract seems worthwhile to us, but APD already operates a larger Axon mobile ALPR system and plans further Axon...
by DavidG | Aug 24, 2026 | Active, Issue, New
t QUESTIONABLE Summary: The Housing Authority of the City of Asheville (HACA) is accepting comments through 11:59 p.m. tonight (August 24, 2026) on proposed criminal-background screening procedures. The proposal offers applicants stronger procedural protections but...
by DavidG | Aug 24, 2026 | Report Summary
q PROBLEMATIC Why Rush Zoning Changes Before Asheville’s Anti-Displacement Tool Is Ready? Asheville City Council will vote Tuesday on allowing duplexes in more neighborhoods and permitting accessory dwelling units to be larger and easier to build. These relatively...
by DavidG | Aug 24, 2026 | Meetings
The Asheville City Council meets this Tuesday, August 25th at 5 pm for their regular meeting. You can attend the meeting in person on the 2nd Floor of City Hall, 70 Court Plaza in downtown Asheville. Alternatively, you can access the meeting online (live or recorded)...
