ART Place Last updated or reviewed on July 7, 2026 The City of Asheville is conducting pre-construction activities for the ART Place Project at 50 Asheland Avenue and 49 Coxe Avenue, a total of 1.48 acres. The project will explore designs and methods to expand the existing Downtown Transit Center for the Asheville Rides Transit (ART) bus system and include on-site affordable housing and other potential services for residents, transit riders, and the larger community. For project dates, timeline, and background information, please visit the Public Input project page here.