ArchivedIn Progress
Project Overview In 2016 voters approved a bond referendum to finance capital improvement projects across the city. A total of $74 million was issued for projects categorized by three focus areas: $17 million for parks $25 million for housing $32 million for transportation These projects help address the city’s unfunded capital needs and supplement funding for projects that are already [...]
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In Progress
A bond referendum allows voters to decide whether their local government can issue new debt to fund important projects. In Asheville, approved bond referendums in 2016 and 2024 involve general obligation bonds, which are secured by the City’s commitment to repay them through taxes or other revenue sources. ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) Engagement
CitywideIn ProgressEquitable and Diverse Community
The City of Asheville will be receiving $26.2 million in federal grant funding through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Government Fiscal Recovery Funds.
Clean, Safe and Healthy Environment
Project Overview The City of Asheville implemented a Downtown Improvement District (DID) in Downtown Asheville beginning July 1, 2024 following Council Action on June 11, 2024. A DID administers services within a defined district above and beyond those provided by the City. The services are funded through a special tax assessment added to property tax bills [...]
DowntownIn Progress
The City of Asheville is taking targeted steps to address the rise of crime especially in downtown Asheville.