by DavidG | Mar 2, 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 (report back) Buncombe County needs to adopt an anti-displacement...
by DavidG | Mar 2, 2026 | Support Documentation
Return to the Government Accountability Project (GAP) Issue Report and Email Template: Asheville considering building massive performing arts center on The Block Background City Council will vote on March 24th whether to continue holding approximately 2.4 acres of...
by DavidG | Feb 23, 2026 | Active, Issue, New
q PROBLEMATIC Summary (Updated 3/2/26): City Council is at a decision point. A vote to hold the “Parkside site” is not a final approval, but it signals intent and begins formal negotiations. Once negotiations begin, leverage shifts. Conditions that are not...
by DavidG | Feb 23, 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 (new) Buncombe County needs to adopt an anti-displacement policy...
by DavidG | Feb 23, 2026 | Active, Issue, New
t QUESTIONABLE Summary: TThe City projects a $26 million budget gap for next year. Council will likely consider property tax increases, fee increases (e.g. water bills), and service reductions (e.g. fewer bus routes). These decisions directly affect housing stability....
