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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 02:57 PM
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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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Development
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
Asheville skyline with an orange glow across the sky.
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
Groundbreaking of the Buncombe County General Services Complex
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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Sponsored
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 discussed future plans for Thomas Wolfe Auditorium on stage at the ExploreAsheville.com arena.
City
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
The RiverLink team at the groundbreaking of phase one of Karen Cragnolin Park.
Travel and Outdoors
Phase one of Karen Cragnolin Park is set to debut
At long last, the chain link fence will come down to unveil the greenway in phase one of Karen Cragnolin Park’s creation.
August 18, 2023
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Grace Powers
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City
Understanding the Missing Middle Housing Study
This City of Asheville study hopes to promote and identify barriers to diversified housing.
July 26, 2023
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Molly Wilson
A rendering of a large community center as seen from above with solar panels on the roof, a basketball court, and a pool.
City
The $8.3 million expansion of the Dr. Wesley Grant, Sr. Southside Community Center is complete
And there’s a block party to celebrate.
July 19, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
Poppy handcrafted popcorn on shelves at Ingles Markets
Small Business
Inside Poppy’s $4.3 million expansion plan
Popcorn fans rejoice: A flagship store is heading to the South Slope.
June 14, 2023
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Grace Powers
Asheville Municipal Golf Course
Development
Asheville’s public golf course gets a major makeover
It’s a new heyday for the fairway, clubhouse, and stormwater systems.
June 5, 2023
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Laura Hackett
Example of an underpass created to help wildlife cross highways safely.
Development
More wildlife crossings to reach WNC
A new initiative to protect animals and their habitats from highways.
May 1, 2023
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Grace Powers
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