Pack Square Park will be front and center at Asheville City Council’s formal session.
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Blog Log: The week in local blogging
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Shuler nails down federal money for hybrid buses
Amid the din of arriving and departing buses at Asheville’s Transit Center on Coxe Avenue, Rep. Heath Shuler announced today that he had secured $238,000 in federal funding for the city’s planned transition to hybrid buses.
Hitting the streets, census style
The census, that constitutionally mandated national head count that takes place every ten years, doesn’t kick off until this time next year. But beginning April 6 of this year, a prep team will hit the streets of Western North Carolina to make sure all addresses are accounted for when it comes time to mail questionnaires […]
Abuzz about buses
Sure, the consultants from HDR Engineering, the company helping draft Asheville’s new Transit Master Plan, are experts. That’s why the Raleigh-based firm is on the job. But get a roomful of regular bus riders together, as the city did on April 2, and you find out quick who the real experts are. A hundred or […]
West Asheville co-op faces eviction; calls community meeting
The Haywood Road Market, which has a history of financial struggles, now might have to leave its location of six years.
See proposed changes for the bus system
As part of the transit master plan process, Asheville’s transit department is circulating preliminary proposals for changes to city bus routes.
Asheville City Council
Predatory towing ordinance approved Crowne Plaza expansion a go Compromise gets pet crematorium OK’d Three subsidized housing developments are in dire need of refurbishing, according to a study funded jointly by the city and the Asheville Housing Authority. That was the word from David Nash, the Authority’s deputy director, at the Asheville City Council’s March […]
Askville: The long way around
Flavius Jackson has been with the city transit system for 30 years, making him the Asheville’s longest-running bus driver. He’s retiring this month, but Jackson is already planning a cross-country drive with his wife to keep his hand in. The 62-year-old is a recognizable face on the Haywood Road bus (Route 1), which he’s driven […]
TDA grant helps fund Moogseum
The Bob Moog Foundation’s planned Moogseum has gotten a $600,000 boost from the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority. The money will help the foundation, which honors the work of the late Asheville resident Bob Moog, move forward with plans for an “interactive exploratorium” of the electronic-music pioneer’s musical and technical achievements. The group hopes to […]
Transit plan in transit
Change is afoot as the Asheville Transit System moves closer to completing a Transit Master Plan. On Thursday, April 2, consultants from HDR Engineering will present recommendations based on the public input gathered since January concerning potential transit improvements. On the dock: more frequent service on Patton Avenue, Haywood Road and Tunnel Road and a […]
Towing ordinance to kick in by June
Last week, amid a full agenda, Asheville City Council passed an ordinance designed to combat predatory towing.
Blog Log: The week in local blogging
It’s the end of March and time for some self improvement, so let’s get to work!
Asheville City Council preview: March 24 meeting
Council kicks of spring by addressing public housing, homelessness, GreenLife and predatory towing.
Blog Log: The week in local blogging
Friday the 13th, St. Patrick’s Day and the equinox? Big week. And it looks like it’s time for a beer war!
State and local unemployment numbers continue to worsen
New numbers from the N.C. Employment Security Commission show a continued increase in unemployment rates for Asheville, Buncombe County and North Carolina.
Asheville City Council
Crowne Plaza Resort to expand despite looming I-26 connector Cape and Newman suggest city loans for green upgrades It may turn out that the Asheville City Council can’t stop the Parkside condominium project, but that doesn’t mean they have to help it along. At their March 10 meeting, Council members decided to postpone a vote […]
Taking care of BIDness
When the draft Downtown Master Plan lands on Asheville City Council members’ desks sometime this spring, it will include at least one controversial recommendation by consultants Goody Clancy: that the city form an independent management entity to oversee certain public services traditionally provided by city government. Both the management entity and the services rendered would […]
Moonshiner “Popcorn” Sutton dead at 61
Moonshine legend Marvin “Popcorn” Sutton was found dead Monday in Cocke County, Tenn. An autopsy is expected to be performed today, and authorities are investigating the possibility of suicide.
Blog Log: The week in local blogging
Didn’t get out of the house this week? No sweat. Bloggers did it for you, and made videos of what you missed.
Asheville City Council brief: March 10 meeting
Developer Stewart Coleman came to Council requesting a construction easement he needs for an access road running in front of his proposed Parkside development — a request Council voted unanimously to table.