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Why we support spending disaster recovery funds on affordable housing construction
As Asheville City Council debates reallocating Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding from affordable housing construction to home repair, Susan Bean spoke up during the public hearing…
Read MoreCommunity Input Needed: Take the Locally Coordinated Plan Survey
We know that in order to meet the challenge of Asheville’s housing crisis, we need more housing options within our cities. Middle housing types like duplexes, townhomes, and ADUs will…
Read MoreIncreasing ridership is the right goal for Asheville’s bus system
Shifting Asheville’s bus system toward a ridership model, which prioritizes service in higher-density areas, is necessary for making public transit work.
Read MoreSupport Parking Flexibility to Lower Housing Costs
Asheville City Council Makes Big Changes to Support Housing!
Council approved 5 significant changes to Asheville’s development rules on Tuesday, March 11. In addition to supporting the three amendments that make it easier to build housing in commercial districts…
Read MoreTell Asheville City Council to Support Housing on Main Bus Routes!
When we build homes located near things like grocery stores, schools, restaurants, and bus routes, people have more options for how they get around and are able to spend less…
Read MoreHow to make finding a home less like losing at musical chairs
Are you interested in making homes more accessible for our friends, neighbors, and the next generation? We are too! While there are many different factors that impact home prices, one…
Read More“There is Unrest in the Urban Forest” — Why We Need to Rethink How Cities and Nature Interact
A recent piece by Daniel Herriges in Strong Towns, titled “There is Unrest in the Urban Forest,” takes a deep dive into how poorly planned urban growth puts unnecessary strain…
Read MoreJerusalem Demsas: How the US made affordable homes illegal
If you care about affordable housing, the environment, or the future of your community, you won’t want to miss this video by Jerusalem Demsas of Vox. In her clear and…
Read MoreBill McKibben on Why Progressives Need to Say “Yes” to Housing and Clean Energy
In this Mother Jones article, climate leader and author Bill McKibben tackles a tough truth: if we’re serious about addressing climate change and building more just communities, progressives must learn…
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