Hear how perserving our past can help address present day issues like affordable housing. Donovan Rypkema of PlaceEconomics speaks about historic preservation Friday, June 12 at the YMI Cultural Center. The public is invited to this lunch and learn event 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Community comment opportunity on proposal to amend CDBG-DR recovery fund allocations to housing May 15 - June 14.
Council takes action May 12 to fund multi-family affordable housing as part of Asheville's continued Helene recovery
At the May 12 City council meeting, Council members were presented multiple agenda items related to Helene recovery projects, community safety, affordable housing, and a presentation of the proposed FY27 budget by City Manager Wesley.
Asheville City Council has approved a resolution to allocate $10 million of the 2024 Affordable Housing Bond to the Western North Carolina Affordable Housing Loan Fund.
On this week’s episode, host Sam Parada brings back regular guest James Shelton, Community Development Division Manager for the City's Economic & Community Development Department. James discusses updates on CDBG-DR and areas where the City is preparing to use the funds on recovery-related projects.
Asheville City Council authorized the City to amend the interlocal agreement with Buncombe County to provide additional funding for the County’s rental assistance program at their May 13 meeting. This agreement will now be considered at the Buncombe County Commission meeting on May 20, 2025.
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On this episode of What’s Up Asheville, which discusses post-Helene recovery efforts, host Sam Parada interviews Sasha Vrtunski, the city's affordable housing officer. The pair discusses the City’s short-, mid-, and long-term approach to post-Helene recovery efforts and the resources available to residents.
On this Post-Helene Recovery efforts episode of What’s Up Asheville, host Sam Parada interviews Rachel Taylor, Economic Development Manager for the City of Asheville. The pair discusses the City’s short, mid, and long-term approach to post-Helene economic recovery efforts and resources available to residents.