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
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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.

A sign along Tunnel Road in April 2024 alluded to concerns over a proposed 95-unit subdivision in the New Haw Creek area.
Housing
2 years ago
Sides getting ready for a showdown over Asheville growth

Contentious development issues will take center stage April 23, when the Asheville City Council considers a 95-unit housing project and other zoning issues.

Hendersonville City Hall
Housing
2 years ago
Affordable housing for seniors approved in Hendersonville

The Hendersonville City Council on Thursday approved a 60-unit apartment building for low-income seniors at Greenville Highway at Chadwick Avenue.

Housing
2 years ago
County plans 200-units of affordable housing in downtown Asheville

Buncombe County Commissioners chose the larger of two proposed options Tuesday in approving a 200-unit affordable housing project on a pair of county-owned properties in downtown Asheville.

City of Hendersonville and its Tree Board
Housing
2 years ago
Board wants to preserve its role while protecting Hendersonville trees

Development pressures are prompting the Hendersonville City Council to consider a zoning text amendment to preserve the local tree canopy. But members of the Tree Board that first proposed the idea worry they’ll lose influence over certain zoning matters in the process.

City of Asheville, N.C.
Housing
2 years ago
City defends its right to regulate short-term ‘vacation’ rentals

Asheville’s agenda for a short legislative session includes a call for laws requiring online rental platforms to include details about locally-issued permits in every online listing.