by DavidG | Oct 26, 2026 | Issue, Resolved
NEUTRAL , REPORT BACK STATUS Resolved Report Back Updated 11/2/26: The BearWise presentation made clear that Asheville’s bear problem is becoming substantially more serious. Buncombe County generates roughly 38% of North Carolina’s bear-related calls, with about...
by DavidG | Oct 19, 2026 | Report Summary
POSITIVE Buncombe County can turn its Swannanoa plan into an anti-displacement test case Buncombe County Commissioners will receive a briefing Tuesday on the proposed Swannanoa Small Area and Resilience Plan, which will guide growth, recovery and investment in the...
by DavidG | Oct 12, 2026 | Report Summary
POSITIVE Asheville considers $6 million to prevent homelessness Asheville City Council will consider accepting a $6 million grant to help prevent homelessness among at least 1,000 vulnerable households over three years. We support this investment in keeping people...
by DavidG | Oct 12, 2026 | Issue, Resolved
POSITIVE P REPORT BACK STATUS Resolved Positively Report Back Updated 10/19/26: City Council unanimously approved the $6 million Right at Home homelessness-prevention initiative. The discussion also addressed much of what we hoped to learn. Staff explained that the...
by DavidG | Oct 12, 2026 | Issue, Resolved
POSITIVE P REPORT BACK STATUS Resolved Positively Report Back Updated 10/21/26: Cassidy Moore from Habitat for Humanity answered our outstanding questions: Regarding the incomes to be served — Habitat’s homeownership program serves folks earning 40-80% AMI,...
