Bond Project Information Last updated or reviewed on March 21, 2023 City staff looks forward to delivering quality projects to the Asheville community. Over the next few months staff will focus on developing project plans, schedules and communication tools. Project progress will be communicated through different tools and community meetings over the course of the next 7 years including quarterly updates to City Council. 2017 Presentation to Council – (February 7, 2017) 2016 Presentation to Council – (December 13, 2016) City Source Article – (November 9, 2016) Understanding Bonds and the Referendum Process 2016 Bond Referendum Process Timeline Projects The $74 million of bond projects are categorized by three programs of work: Parks, Housing, and Transportation. The projects within these programs supplement projects that are already in the City’s Annual Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP). View the Dashboard for CIP and Bond projects and visit the Project Map. Parks The $17 million of parks projects support the completion of major improvements to five parks and recreation facilities; acquiring land for parks; and improving outdoor courts, playgrounds and ball field lighting throughout the city. Parks and Recreation Bond Project Information Parks Project Pages Jake Rusher Park Wesley Grant Center Phase II Montford Center Complex Improvements Housing The $25 million for housing affordability provides additional support for the Housing Trust Fund and other programs that assist in creating diverse and affordable housing choices. It also enables the City to re-purpose city-owned land for development that supports housing affordability. Housing Program Bond Project Information Affordable Housing Webpage Transportation The $32 million of transportation projects support the completion of road resurfacing and sidewalk improvements; new sidewalk and greenway projects; and pedestrian safety projects such as bus shelters, accessible crossings, signals, and traffic calming. Transportation and Infrastructure Bond Project Information Transportation Project Lists Bond Road Resurfacing List Bond Bus Shelter Location List Bond Traffic Calming List Resources Interactive Project Map – view proposed bond investments along with projects in the current capital improvement program. Property Tax History and Context Benchmark Study Results Bond Referendum Overview Bond Video Presentation Focus Area Flyers Affordable Housing Score Card Citizen Survey Results Parks and Recreation Master Plan Asheville in Motion (AIM) mobility plan Transit Master Plan 2013 Greenway Master Plan Updates with Map 2015 Housing Needs Assessment and Market Study Ballot Language Contact Information Vicky Haskell, Capital Projects 828-232-4566 Updated 11/12/2019