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...
by DavidG | Jun 15, 2026 | Active, Issue, New
q PROBLEMATIC Summary (updated 6/22/26): Two County leaders have now responded to our call for a countywide anti-displacement strategy. While we appreciate that engagement, important questions remain about whether existing programs and planning efforts amount to a...
by DavidG | Jun 8, 2026 | Active, Issue, New
t QUESTIONABLE Summary (Updated 6/22/26): City Council will vote on this Tuesday, June 23rd, so if you haven’t emailed them yet, we encourage you to do so using our template below. Summary (Updated 6/15/26): The official public comment period has concluded, but you...
