by DavidG | Jun 29, 2026 | Special Report
Areas of Agreement, Remaining Questions, and a Path Forward Click here to go back to the GAP Report on this issue. Update (7/20/26):Buncombe County’s July 14 property-appraisal and budget decision provides a real-world example of why this framework is needed. As...
by DavidG | Jun 22, 2026 | Issue, Resolved
t QUESTIONABLE Summary (Updated 6/29/26): City Council approved the Oak Hill affordable homeownership proposal while directing staff to continue exploring ways to reach households with even lower incomes. Read more in the Report Back below. Summary (Original): Council...
by DavidG | Jun 22, 2026 | Issue, Resolved
POSITIVE Summary (Updated 6/29/26): The Asheville City Council received the first presentation on staff’s emerging anti-displacement analysis framework at their Policy, Infrastructure, and Environment Committee meeting on June 23rd, 2026. The discussion focused...
by DavidG | Jun 22, 2026 | Report Summary
t QUESTIONABLE Public land should create the greatest possible public benefit (new) Overall, we view this as a promising proposal and an example of the City using public resources to address the housing crisis. At the same time, important questions remain about...
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...
