by DavidG | Jan 12, 2026 | Report Summary
q URGENT 0 Items q PROBLEMATIC 0 Items s QUESTIONABLE Asheville’s rezoning decisions must address displacement (new) Buncombe County is growing tourism while working families are still waiting (report back) Buncombe County is allowing more density without...
by DavidG | Dec 29, 2025 | Report Summary
As 2025 comes to a close, we offer you this recap of the issues we’ve been tracking – and taking collective action for – this year. Statistics GAP drew attention to many critical issues this year, ensuring that our communities were aware of government...
by DavidG | Dec 8, 2025 | Issue, Resolved
t QUESTIONABLE Summary (Updated 1/19/26): Asheville staff are proposing to move forward with a more modest multifamily housing construction program ($11 million instead of $28 million) and holding back on the commitment of an additional $17 million in housing recovery...
by DavidG | Nov 17, 2025 | Issue, Resolved
q PROBLEMATIC Summary: Buncombe County’s Helene Recovery Plan, which includes projects within the City of Asheville, is missing anti-displacement strategies, inclusive community engagement plans, and data collection that would measure (and ensure) equity outcomes. We...
by DavidG | Oct 20, 2025 | Issue, Resolved
q PROBLEMATIC Summary: See our updates on the other reparations thread. Asheville has dissolved the Community Reparations Commission, and has promised future “updates” on the process, but has given no indication of when such updates will be offered. The facts: The...
