by DavidG | Jun 22, 2026 | Meetings
The Asheville City Council meets this Tuesday, June 23rd at 3 pm for a Policy, Finance and Infrastructure Committee meeting, and then at 5 pm for their regular meeting. You can attend either meeting in person on the 2nd Floor of City Hall, 70 Court Plaza in downtown...
by DavidG | Jun 22, 2026 | Active, Issue, New
t QUESTIONABLE Summary: Council will consider a proposal to use city-owned land and public housing funds to create 42 affordable homeownership units at Oak Hill. We view the proposal as a promising use of public land but believe Council should receive a clear public...
by DavidG | Jun 22, 2026 | Active, Issue, New
POSITIVE Summary: At this week’s Policy, Finance and Infrastructure meeting, the City will provide its most detailed public update yet on the Anti-Displacement and Affordable Housing Project, including progress on a displacement risk assessment tool, an anticipated...
by DavidG | Jun 22, 2026 | Active, Issue, New
POSITIVE Summary: Council will consider a one-year moratorium on new data centers while staff study their impacts and develop regulations. We view this as a prudent and responsible approach. The Facts: Asheville’s development regulations currently do not...
by DavidG | Jun 22, 2026 | Active, Issue, New
POSITIVE Summary: Council will consider a rezoning on Deaverview Road that would allow additional residential density on a vacant parcel. We support this proposal. The Facts: The proposal would rezone a vacant property on Deaverview Road from RM-8 to RM-16, allowing...
