by DavidG | Jun 22, 2026 | Active, Issue, New
t QUESTIONABLE Summary: Council will consider a proposal to use city-owned land and public housing funds to create 42 affordable homeownership units at Oak Hill. We view the proposal as a promising use of public land but believe Council should receive a clear public...
by DavidG | Jun 22, 2026 | Active, Issue, New
POSITIVE Summary: At this week’s Policy, Finance and Infrastructure meeting, the City will provide its most detailed public update yet on the Anti-Displacement and Affordable Housing Project, including progress on a displacement risk assessment tool, an anticipated...
by DavidG | Jun 22, 2026 | Active, Issue, New
POSITIVE Summary: Council will consider a one-year moratorium on new data centers while staff study their impacts and develop regulations. We view this as a prudent and responsible approach. The Facts: Asheville’s development regulations currently do not...
by DavidG | Jun 22, 2026 | Active, Issue, New
POSITIVE Summary: Council will consider a rezoning on Deaverview Road that would allow additional residential density on a vacant parcel. We support this proposal. The Facts: The proposal would rezone a vacant property on Deaverview Road from RM-8 to RM-16, allowing...
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...
