by DavidG | Jun 29, 2026 | Report Summary
t QUESTIONABLE Building on Buncombe County’s Commitment to Preventing Displacement (new) Last week, Buncombe County responded to GAP’s earlier report, explaining that it already has a number of policies and programs intended to reduce displacement. We agree that the...
by DavidG | Jun 29, 2026 | Meetings
There are no meetings this week of either the Asheville City Council or the Buncombe County...
by DavidG | Jun 29, 2026 | Special Report
Areas of Agreement, Remaining Questions, and a Path Forward Click here to go back to the GAP Report on this issue. Update (7/20/26):Buncombe County’s July 14 property-appraisal and budget decision provides a real-world example of why this framework is needed. As...
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 | Issue, Resolved
t QUESTIONABLE Summary (Updated 6/29/26): City Council approved the Oak Hill affordable homeownership proposal while directing staff to continue exploring ways to reach households with even lower incomes. Read more in the Report Back below. Summary (Original): Council...