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Thank Asheville City Council for Voting to Bring More Housing Options to Our City

September 2, 2026

In case you missed it: on August 25th, the Asheville City Council voted unanimously to end single-family zoning and bring more housing options to our city! By allowing for larger…

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We Could Have More Housing Options in Asheville THIS Month

August 3, 2026

When the City Council convenes their meeting on August 25th, they will vote on two zoning amendments that could help us meet the challenge of our housing shortage while also…

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Key Council Votes are Happening in August! 

July 29, 2026

The summer may be winding down, but the Block Party campaign is hitting its stride. You can help us build communities in Asheville that are more sustainable and affordable by…

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Why we support spending disaster recovery funds on affordable housing construction

June 11, 2026

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…

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Community Input Needed: Take the Locally Coordinated Plan Survey

May 26, 2026

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…

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Increasing ridership is the right goal for Asheville’s bus system

March 27, 2026

Shifting Asheville’s bus system toward a ridership model, which prioritizes service in higher-density areas, is necessary for making public transit work.

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Support Parking Flexibility to Lower Housing Costs

June 10, 2025
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Asheville City Council Makes Big Changes to Support Housing!

March 14, 2025

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…

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Tell Asheville City Council to Support Housing on Main Bus Routes!

February 5, 2025

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…

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How to make finding a home less like losing at musical chairs

January 8, 2025

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…

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