by DavidG | Feb 16, 2026 | Issue
t QUESTIONABLE This issue report shows all of the earlier versions – to see the most current version, go here. Summary (updated 2/9/26): At its February 3rd meeting, the Buncombe County Commission discussed winter shelter capacity, homelessness, and affordable...
by DavidG | Feb 16, 2026 | Issue
t QUESTIONABLE This issue report shows all of the earlier versions – to see the most current version, go here. Updated 2/23/26): Asheville’s current approach to growth addresses displacement in a piecemeal manner, if at all; we are proposing a consistent...
by DavidG | Feb 2, 2026 | Issue, Resolved
t QUESTIONABLE Summary (Updated 4/20/26): We are going to continue pushing for an anti-displacement policy with the County, but will use timely examples with each of their agendas. To see our most recent analysis and call to action, please go here. Updated 4/6/26: The...
by DavidG | Jan 12, 2026 | Issue, Resolved
t QUESTIONABLE Summary (Updated 1/19/26): The Asheville City Council unanimously approved the proposed rezoning of 13 Baldwin Street in Oakley. We had raised the concern that Asheville currently lacks a coherent anti-displacement framework for assessing risks in...
by DavidG | Jan 5, 2026 | Issue, Resolved
t QUESTIONABLE Summary (Updated 1/12/2026): Buncombe County’s TDA Annual Report presented on 1/6/2026 highlighted Post-Helene tourism recovery and major investments, yet provided little transparency on whether workers, renters, and directly-impacted communities are...
by DavidG | Jan 5, 2026 | Issue, Resolved
t QUESTIONABLE Summary (Updated 1/12/26): Buncombe County’s School Funding Agreement preserves stable local funding but lacks transparent data on how the resources divided between City and County schools align with various students’ needs. This makes it difficult for...
