by DavidG | Jun 15, 2026 | Report Summary
q URGENT 0 Items q PROBLEMATIC Buncombe County still won’t answer questions about displacement (new) s QUESTIONABLE Asheville should support both affordable housing construction and home repair (updated with new template) POSITIVE o Items REPORT BACKS Asheville...
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 8, 2026 | Report Summary
q URGENT 0 Items q PROBLEMATIC Asheville should support both affordable housing construction and home repair (still time to act) s QUESTIONABLE 0 Items POSITIVE Asheville should complete its affordable housing recovery investments (approved!) REPORT BACKS Buncombe...
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...