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Altura Architects transforms run-down space
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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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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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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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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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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
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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
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