by DavidG | Sep 1, 2025 | Issue, Resolved
t QUESTIONABLE Summary (updated 11/3/25): The Community Reparations Commission formally dissolved on October 14th, and both Asheville and Buncombe County have said they will announce next steps at some future time. It looks increasingly likely that they will take no...
by DavidG | Jun 16, 2025 | Issue
t QUESTIONABLE Summary: The City of Asheville has allocated $135,000 in Community Development Block Grant funding to rental assistance; Buncombe County will administer. The Facts (updated): Buncombe County accepted rental assistance applications through a lottery...
by DavidG | Mar 17, 2025 | Issue, Resolved
t QUESTIONABLE Summary: North Carolina is eligible for $1.4 billion from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Facts: The Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery program provides resources to communities impacted by a major disaster. A...
by DavidG | Mar 3, 2025 | Issue, Resolved
NEUTRAL At their March 4th meeting, the Buncombe County Commission will receive a presentation on the latest developments in their Coxe Avenue Affordable Housing project, which includes the recommendation to engage Harmony Housing, a as a “development partner.” The...
by DavidG | Mar 3, 2025 | Issue, Resolved
NEUTRAL Members of the GAP Strategy Team had a productive and informative meeting Thursday, February 27th with Martin Moore, District 2 County Commissioner for Buncombe County. Here is a summary of what we discussed: We wondered how Buncombe County was navigating...
