by DavidG | Mar 30, 2026 | Issue, Resolved
q PROBLEMATIC Summary (updated 3/26/26): City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday, March 24, to place a two-year land hold on the “Parkside” parcels to explore the building of a downtown performing arts center in Asheville. Importantly, the final approved version of...
by DavidG | Mar 30, 2026 | Issue, Resolved
t QUESTIONABLE Summary (updated 3/30/26): City staff recently unveiled a detailed plan for the development of an anti-displacement policy over the course of the next year. (If you want to see the earlier versions of this issue report, you can do so here.) The Facts:...
by DavidG | Mar 16, 2026 | Issue, Resolved
t QUESTIONABLE Summary (updated 3/23/26): The County Commission did not discuss anti-displacement at their March 17th meeting, as we encourage them to do so. We’ll have more updates and next steps on this issue next week. Three items on last week’s Buncombe County...
by DavidG | Mar 9, 2026 | Issue, Resolved
POSITIVE Summary: This proposal would allow construction of an 89-unit apartment development providing 100% affordable housing with long-term affordability protections and voucher acceptance. The project would expand housing options for lower-income households and...
by DavidG | Mar 9, 2026 | Issue, Resolved
NEUTRAL Summary (updated 3/16/26): This proposal was passed unanimously by City Council on 3/10/26. This proposal would convert an industrial property on Sardis Road into a 180-unit market-rate apartment development, which city staff recommend approving. Because the...
by DavidG | Feb 23, 2026 | Issue, Resolved
t QUESTIONABLE Summary (updated 3/9/26): Asheville staff project that FY27 revenues could fall about $3.4 million below the current year, and are proposing modest increases to several city service fees, including solid waste, stormwater, and water. While the increases...
