by DavidG | Mar 20, 2026 | Special Report
The history of the site Asheville is considering for a performing arts center Click here to go back to the GAP Report on this issue. Introduction The City of Asheville is considering the construction of a new performing arts center on a site it calls “Parkside,”...
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 16, 2026 | Report Summary
q URGENT 0 Items q PROBLEMATIC Community needs a seat at the table as Asheville considers Performing Arts Center on The Block (updated) s QUESTIONABLE Major county decisions are being made without an anti-displacement policy (new) Asheville needs anti-displacement...
by DavidG | Mar 9, 2026 | Report Summary
q URGENT 0 Items q PROBLEMATIC Asheville considering building massive performing arts center on The Block (updated) s QUESTIONABLE Asheville needs anti-displacement guardrails in next year’s budget (updated) Buncombe County needs to adopt an anti-displacement policy...
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...
