by DavidG | Aug 3, 2026 | Issue, Resolved
t QUESTIONABLE O REPORT BACK STATUS Unresolved Report Back Updated 8/10/26: Last week, we renewed our call for the Buncombe County Commission to explore the development of a practical anti-displacement analysis framework. Using examples from last week’s agenda, we...
by DavidG | Jul 26, 2026 | Issue, Resolved
t QUESTIONABLE R REPORT BACK STATUS Resolved Positively Report Back Updated 8/3/26: City Council voted 6–0 to adopt the anti-displacement resolution, with Councilmember Maggie Ullman absent. Before the vote, Council amended the motion to require the City’s forthcoming...
by DavidG | Jul 26, 2026 | Issue, Resolved
t QUESTIONABLE R REPORT BACK STATUS Resolved Positively Report Back (Updated 8/3/26): Council voted 6–0 to approve the Home Repair Policy and allocate $3 million from the 2024 Affordable Housing Bond. The program can help an estimated 68–108 lower-income homeowners...
by DavidG | Jul 26, 2026 | Issue, Resolved
t QUESTIONABLE R REPORT BACK STATUS Resolved Positively Report Back (Updated 8/3/26): Council voted 6–0 to approve the conditional rezoning for 130 apartments at 3862 Sweeten Creek Road. All units must be affordable to households earning no more than 80% of area...
by DavidG | Jul 26, 2026 | Issue, Resolved
q PROBLEMATIC Q REPORT BACK STATUS Resolved Negatively Report Back (Updated 8/3/26): Council voted 4–2 to approve rezoning approximately 40 acres of the Asheville Mall from Urban Place to Regional Business, with Councilmembers Kim Roney and Sage Turner voted against....
by DavidG | Jul 20, 2026 | Issue, Resolved
t QUESTIONABLE Q REPORT BACK STATUS Resolved Negatively Report Back (Updated 8/3/26): Two weeks ago, we asked Buncombe County to explain how it will evaluate the displacement consequences of its recent property-tax decisions and protect residents who may be forced...
