by DavidG | Jun 15, 2026 | Active, Issue, New
q PROBLEMATIC Summary (updated 6/22/26): Two County leaders have now responded to our call for a countywide anti-displacement strategy. While we appreciate that engagement, important questions remain about whether existing programs and planning efforts amount to a...
by DavidG | Jun 1, 2026 | Issue, Resolved
q PROBLEMATIC Summary (Updated 6/8/26): Last week, GAP supporters sent emails and made public comments urging Buncombe County to develop a comprehensive anti-displacement strategy. We appreciate everyone who took action. The good news is that County Commissioners...
by DavidG | May 18, 2026 | Issue, Resolved
q PROBLEMATIC Summary (updated 5/25/26): At their meeting on May 19th, members of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners acknowledged ongoing affordability concerns but did not meaningfully consider a broader anti-displacement framework, as we have repeatedly...
by DavidG | May 18, 2026 | Report Summary
q URGENT 0 Items q PROBLEMATIC Buncombe County’s proposed revitalization initiatives and FY2027 budget lack meaningful anti-displacement safeguards (new) s QUESTIONABLE 0 Items POSITIVE 0 Items REPORT BACKS Asheville should reject or substantially revise the...