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Development
The status of Asheville Regional Airport’s landmark expansion
Learn where the current phase of the $400 million expansion project stands and when the next phase is cleared for take off.
June 07, 2024 03:30 PM
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Grace Powers
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Have a say in the local landscape
Thanks to City and County engagement hubs + community workshops, there’s no need to keep your opinion to yourself.
March 12, 2024
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Molly Wilson
Rendering of phase one of Beacon Village features a large green space with a bike park in the upper right corner area and a walking path lining the perimeter of the property.
Development
Beacon Village’s plan to revitalize the heart of Swannanoa
The site will welcome a 4.7-acre bike park and walking trail by the end of summer.
February 28, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Answered: Where locals want affordable housing, according to our readers
You told us which empty buildings could be converted into affordable housing.
January 4, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Development
Answered: An update on the Blue Ridge Parkway Bridge construction
If you’ve been curious about the new BRP bridge over I-26, we did the research so you don’t have to.
December 1, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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City
See the results of your Missing Middle Housing Study input
After months of research and eliciting feedback from the public, the City of Asheville has released its draft recommendations.
November 29, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Development
Be the broker: Which vacant office spaces would you like to see become affordable housing?
Tell us which empty building could be used differently.
November 15, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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City
Let us answer your Asheville construction questions
If you’ve driven past high fences, work crews, and cranes and wondered what’s going on, don’t worry. Leave the investigating to us.
November 3, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
Project Aspire has been approved for downtown
The 10.5-acre development includes five new buildings and requires the demolition of the existing YMCA and State Employees’ Credit Union buildings.
September 28, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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The Radical Hotel (with 3 new food/bev destinations) to open October 2023 in River Arts District
The first hotel to open in the River Arts District, The Radical Hotel brings with it 3 food + beverage destinations, led by Asheville’s own (and James Beard-nominated) chef Jacob Sessoms.
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Local leaders discuss $100-million plans for Thomas Wolfe Auditorium renovations
Nearly 400 people gathered at Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville for ArtsAVL’s Town Hall to discuss the future of the performing arts space.
August 22, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Take a seat for Park Bench Chats
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