by DavidG | Jun 22, 2026 | Issue, Resolved
POSITIVE Summary (Updated 6/29/26): City Council unanimously approved the Deaverview Road rezoning, allowing somewhat higher-density housing on a vacant parcel consistent with the City’s comprehensive plan. Read more in the Report Back below. Summary (Original):...
by DavidG | Jun 15, 2026 | Issue, Resolved
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 | Issue, Resolved
t QUESTIONABLE Summary (Updated 6/29/26): City Council approved the amended CDBG-DR funding plan (with the transfer of $19.2 million from building new affordable housing and infrastructure to rehabilitation/reconstruction of existing housing) with a 6-1 vote, with...
by DavidG | Jun 8, 2026 | Issue, Resolved
POSITIVE Summary (Updated 6/11/26): This item passed 6-1 (Turner opposed). Original Summary: City Council should approve funding for Terrace at River Hills and complete the affordable housing investments recommended through the City’s competitive CDBG-DR process....
by DavidG | Jun 1, 2026 | Issue, Resolved
q PROBLEMATIC Summary (Updated 6/8/26): Last week, GAP supporters sent emails and made public comments urging Buncombe County to develop a comprehensive anti-displacement strategy. We appreciate everyone who took action. The good news is that County Commissioners...
by DavidG | Jun 1, 2026 | Issue
t QUESTIONABLE Summary: The Asheville Housing Recovery Board is considering a proposal to shift $19.2 million in disaster recovery funding away from affordable housing construction and toward single-family home repair and reconstruction. We support helping homeowners...
