Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer, pictured at a recent meeting, is heading to Washington, D.C., to lobby with a Task Force on Homelessness for the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
Housing
1 year ago
Manheimer, fellow mayors to lobby for help on homelessness

The U.S. Conference of Mayors’ Homelessness Task Force will be advocating for federal help on the nationwide issue.

An annual census of people in rescue shelters, transitional housing or on the streets finds growing numbers of people experiencing homelessness in the city.
Housing
1 year ago
Annual count confirms rise in homelessness in Asheville

The 2024 Point-in-Time Count found more people who were unsheltered, living in transitional housing or rescue shelters.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
On the clock: Veterans Healing Farm needs help for a new home

Veterans Healing Farm is racing to raise funds and find a suitable site before it must leave its longtime home this summer.

The Asheville City Council has agreed to spend $28,000 to demolish a notorious abandoned home at 158 South French Broad Ave.
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
City to raze house that is a nightmare for neighbors

The Asheville City Council voted Tuesday to demolish a house on South French Broad Avenue that has been linked to violent crime.

Asheville City Council members listen to a report on projects seeking Housing Trust Fund loans on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Harrah's Cherokee Center.
Housing
1 year ago
Asheville grants $4.8 million in loans for affordable housing

It included the biggest loan the fund ever granted: nearly $3.9 million to Roers Companies for 126 units of in southwest Asheville.

Buncombe County Planning Director Nathan Pennington addresses the crowd Monday, April 22, during the county Planning Board's consideration of regulations on short-term rentals at A-B Tech's Ferguson Auditorium in Asheville.
Housing
1 year ago
Planning board hears concerns, defers action on short-term rentals

The Buncombe County Planning Board heard residents’ concerns Monday about proposed regulations on short-term rentals.

Housing
1 year ago
Planning board to consider regulations on short-term rentals

Contentious short-term rental amendments will be up for discussion and a vote by the Buncombe County Planning Board on Monday.

Housing
1 year ago
Showdown over controversial development issues postponed

The Asheville City Council has postponed three public hearings on development issues that had been expected to take place next week.

Arts & Culture
1 year ago
Construction takes a break for hopeful BeLoved Asheville benefit

For one night next week, the power tools can take a rest and the […]

Map of Ferry Road subdivision, from a presentation at the Asheville City Council in March 2024.
Housing
1 year ago
Commissioners to get update on 645-unit Ferry Road project

Buncombe County commissioners will get an update on a proposed 645-unit Ferry Road development as they prepare to look for a development partner.