City-owned Property Redevelopment Notice: The City Council Affordable Housing Work Session is scheduled for January 26, 2021. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 166A-19.24(f), this will be a remote meeting which the public can access by any of the following means: Listen live by phone: 855-925-2801 Meeting Code 7941 Leave a comment via email: affordablehousingworksession@PublicInput.com Watch online on the City of Asheville Public Engagement Hub or YouTube. The work session will discuss the various affordable housing developments listed on this page, as well as upcoming developments. The housing focus of the Community & Economic Development Department is to partner with area non-profits, agencies, and for-profit developers to produce, preserve, and protect affordable and mixed-income communities in Asheville. Check out the Community Investments in Affordable Housing Story Map to learn more about our programs and properties. Policies for Implementing Affordable Housing on City-owned Land In 2019, City Council adopted a policy for implementing affordable housing on city owned land, outlining the process and goals for affordable housing on City-owned Land. Affordable Housing Baseline 1: When developing City property, a minimum 20% of all units must be affordable to individuals and families at 60% Area Median Income and accept Housing Choice Vouchers. Affordable Housing Baseline 2: Affordability period of no less than 20 years, with a strong preference of 30 years or longer. Exceeding the Baseline: It is the City’s strong preference that the development of City property exceed these baselines, where appropriate, and/or offer other community benefits. City-owned Land Considered for Affordable Housing Current Listing City-owned Land Considered for Affordable Housing Project Location Timeline for Development Concept Drawing The Asheland Avenue Development is a 1.09 acre site being considered for the development of affordable housing by Haywood Street Community Development. City Council will vote on the sale of the land to Haywood Street Community Development on February 23, 2021. Two additional votes will be taken over the spring and summer to decide on the use of money from the Housing Trust Fund and conditional zoning. 50 Asheland Avenue is a 0.89 acre site near the ART station being considered for the development of affordable housing and expansion of transit services. The City is under contract to purchase the lot. The Neighborhood Lots for Affordable Housing project seeks to develop Kentucky Drive, Lufty Avenue, and West Chestnut Street, which are three small City- owned vacant sites. A request for developer proposals was posted on September 9, 2020. City Council will vote on the winning proposals at their meeting on May 11. 319 Biltmore Avenue is a 5.3 acre vacant site. A request for developer qualifications will be made in 2020. Deaverview Purpose-Built Community, located at 411 Deaverview Road, is a 16-acre vacant site. A request for developer qualifications will be made in 2020. 81-91 Riverside Drive is 1.75 acres vacant site. Timeline for development it to yet be determined. 171-179 South Charlotte Street is 6 acres, and is currently the City Public Works Garage and Fleet Management locations. Timeline for development it to yet be determined. Under Construction! 360 Hilliard Avenue is an 86 unit mixed income rental development, with 34 affordable units. The developer is Kassinger Development Group, Inc. with a completion timeline of Fall 2021. Sold! 427 Broadway is 0.38 acres of vacant property to be developed for mixed use commercial & residential. At least 8 of the total housing units built will be affordable for those with an income at 60% of area median income. The developer is Reed Creek Greenway Plaza, LLC. with a completion timeline that is yet to be determined. To see a map of all City property, go to the Interactive City Property Map. Resources Community Investments in Affordable Housing StoryMap Policy for implementing affordable housing on city owned land Interactive City Property Map Contact Information For more information, please contact our team: Nikki Reid, Real Estate Paul D’Angelo, Community Development Sasha Vrtunski, Urban Planning Stephanie Monson-Dahl, Strategic Development Updated 09/09/2020 Related Services MWSBE Certification Find information to register for certification as a Minority, Woman, and/or Small Business Enterprise (MWSBE) with the City of Asheville. 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To find out when Code Purple is in effect, visit the Homeless Coalition’s Code [...] Find financial support for your Asheville business Learn about financial support that may be available for your business. Find or register a minority, women or disabled-owned business Resources for finding or registering a minority, women or disabled-owned business. More Related Services City-owned Property Redevelopment News Asheville City Council votes to extend funding to house unsheltered residents vulnerable to COVID-19 Posted on January 26, 2021January 26, 2021 by Polly McDaniel Recognizing the additional threat of harm posed by COVID-19 to already vulnerable unsheltered residents, the City of Asheville has taken proactive measures to provide socially distanced emergency shelter to people experiencing homelessness during the pandemic. 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MWSBE Certification Find information to register for certification as a Minority, Woman, and/or Small Business Enterprise (MWSBE) with the City of Asheville.
Business Inclusion The Business Inclusion Office for the City of Asheville actively seeks to identify minority and women-owned businesses for an opportunity to participate as providers of goods and services to the city.
Apply for a commercial film or photography permit Information about commercial filming and photography work involving city-owned property, sidewalks, streets, and parks.
Apply for a special event or festival permit Information about hosting an event on city-owned property, sidewalks, streets and parks.
Find cold weather emergency shelter When extreme cold weather is expected, the Asheville Homeless Coalition issues a Code Purple Alert. Participating homeless shelters voluntarily add space beyond their normal capacity to keep as many people as possible out of the cold. To find out when Code Purple is in effect, visit the Homeless Coalition’s Code [...]
Find financial support for your Asheville business Learn about financial support that may be available for your business.
Find or register a minority, women or disabled-owned business Resources for finding or registering a minority, women or disabled-owned business.
Asheville City Council votes to extend funding to house unsheltered residents vulnerable to COVID-19 Posted on January 26, 2021January 26, 2021 by Polly McDaniel Recognizing the additional threat of harm posed by COVID-19 to already vulnerable unsheltered residents, the City of Asheville has taken proactive measures to provide socially distanced emergency shelter to people experiencing homelessness during the pandemic. Initially, the City provided temporary shelter to people experiencing unsheltered homelessness who are at increased risk for COVID-19 because of age [...]
Lights to shine in Asheville in acknowledgement of those lost to COVID-19 Posted on January 19, 2021January 26, 2021 by Polly McDaniel As a memorial to remember and honor the lives lost to COVID-19, the City of Asheville will join with cities and towns across the country tonight, Jan. 19, with a special lighting of Asheville City Hall and the Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville. The Presidential Inaugural Committee has invited cities and towns around [...]
Asheville to waive some fees to help support local businesses during State of Emergency Posted on January 12, 2021 by Polly McDaniel To help reduce economic hardship posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Asheville will continue to waive or suspend collection of fees on a case-by-case basis. Asheville City Council approved this action during their Jan. 12 meeting. The fees that may be waived include temporary uses, outdoor dining, a-frame signage, push carts, and associated trade permits. Many [...]