The future impact of new buildings in downtown Asheville is a frequent topic of debate these days, given its effect on the skyline, traffic and the general downtown atmosphere. But what about the here and now? Construction on large projects—both by the city and by private developers—can block sidewalks and streets for extended periods of […]
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Asheville’s new planner
A healthy cross-section of Asheville citizens turned out for a July 23 reception introducing the city’s new planning and development director, Judy Daniel. Formerly the planning director in Bethesda, Md., Daneil said she has been studying the city’s Unified Development Ordinance in preparation for taking on a job that gets a great deal of public […]
Filling the holes
City green-lights Civic Center roof replacement Some gated communities can expand City to help fund water hookups for affordable/green housing Through snow and rain and heat and gloom of night … it leaked. Over the years, the Asheville Civic Center’s roof—probably the ailing facility’s No. 1 structural woe—has gotten less than glowing press. Celebrities have […]
Asheville City Council
Coverage of the July 22 Asheville City Council meeting
Blog Log: The week in local blogging
Bele Chere has begun and is bustling in Asheville. The whole thing is an organizational wonder: Good logistics make the world go round, so what can we learn from the blogs this week?
Asheville City Council preview: July 22 meeting
UDO corrections, the Civic Center roof, gated communities and more on Council’s agenda
Blog Log: The week in local blogging
Every week that goes by, we get to know you bloggers a little bit more. At least we like to think so.
Takin’ it to the tree: Parkside protest report ***With photos and video***
The July 16 rally to oppose the Parkside condominium development at Pack Square Park went smoothly beneath the now-famous magnolia tree out side City Hall.
Chickens in the lead, dogs close behind
It wasn’t supposed to be a meeting about chickens. No, it was supposed to be an opportunity to give input on what changes, if any, need to be made to Section 3 of Asheville’s city code. That ordinance covers things like the licensing, leashing and spaying of animals within the city limits. It also spells […]
A family affair: gang/drug workshop
The answer to the problem of gangs, crime and drugs lies in the African-American community’s reclaiming its traditional family structure. That’s the message the Rev. Clarence L. James, a nationally acclaimed speaker, will bring to Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church on July 19. The author of several books about the state of black families and […]
Technical knockout
Eliciting hisses of disapproval and cries of “Shame!” Asheville’s Technical Review Committee unanimously approved the retooled nine-story Parkside condominium development on July 7. A show of protest: An overflow crowd stood outside the Technical Review Committee meeting on Parkside. Photos By Jonathan Welch Since a height reduction in May avoided a level III conditional-use hearing […]
Come see preliminary parks plan
On Thursday, July 17, the consulting firm charged with creating Asheville’s new Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts and Greenways Master Plan will present its preliminary findings in a public meeting.
Blog Log: The week in local blogging
Summer’s in full tilt, and it has grabbed the blog world by the lapels.
TRC passes Parkside
Eliciting hisses of disapproval and cries of “Shame!”, the city of Asheville’s Technical Review Committee on Monday voted unanimously to approve the reworked Parkside Condominium development.
A dog in the fight?
Got a bone to pick with Asheville’s animal-control ordinance? The Asheville Police Department is holding a public forum to hear your concerns this Tuesday, July 8.
Asheville City Council
McCormick Heights, Swannanoa River Road developments approved Bid to expand city manager’s authority fails $134.4 million budget passed Shortly after the Buncombe County commissioners approved a resolution aimed at encouraging the city of Asheville to work out a land swap with developer Stewart Coleman in connection with his controversial Parkside project, City Council said that […]
Space for all
A hospital chapel is a place for meditation and prayer—practices shared by many faiths. So in 2005, Mission Hospitals decided it wanted its Mercy Chapel to expand its scope beyond its traditional Christian slant. All welcome: Interior designer Jaan Ferree stands inside Mission Hospitals’ Mercy Chapel, which recently received a multifaith makeover. Photo By Jonathan […]
Asheville City Council
Shortly after the Buncombe County commissioners approved a resolution aimed at encouraging the city of Asheville to work out a land swap with developer Stewart Coleman in connection with his controversial Parkside project, City Council last week said that remedying the situation is the commissioners’ responsibility.
Blog Log: The week in local blogging
In what could be our favorite emerging trend, bloggers are posting old diary entries. Wheels within wheels, people.
City to County: No, YOU fix Parkside
Asheville City Council’s response to the recent county resolution regarding a Parkside land swap was dubious, at best
Monument to honor black schools
In 1966, the Ninth Avenue School in Hendersonville was integrated and began educating junior-high students of all races. Before that, both it and the Sixth Avenue School had served black students from Henderson, Polk and Transylvania counties. A place in history: The Ninth Avenue School in Hendersonville before it became integrated in 1966. Courtesy City […]