“I’m not sure she has convinced me of the architectural significance of the building, but she has convinced me that the solution she is proposing is worth discussing.”
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Letter writer: Make downtown design guidelines mandatory
“We could ensure the socially and environmentally sustainable mix of imaginatively postmodern and respectfully retro new building designs most Ashevilleans say they want — but only if we require it, by making compliance with our current Downtown Design Guidelines mandatory instead of voluntary. “
Letter writer: City should demand architectural quality in important projects
“If BB&T’s Las Vegas-like ‘makeover’ is irreversible, then shame on Asheville for failing to grasp a rare opportunity to positively reshape its core image.”
Letter writer: ‘Hail, Caesar!’ should have been ‘Pick of the Weak’
“Along with the other local movie critics, Ken raved about the worst movie I have ever seen in my entire life, and that covers about seven decades.”
Letter writer: Is Blue Cross intentionally denying medication to its customers?
“I suspect this is a deliberate practice designed to deny BCBSNC customers the medications they need while their appeals are processed. In the meantime, Blue Cross saves huge sums of money, since they don’t have to pay for the medications.”
Letter writer: Be aware of toxic ingredients in personal care products
“Studies have linked many diseases — including cancer, endocrine and reproductive illnesses and learning disabilities — to environmental toxins.”
Letter writer: Edible landscaping is everywhere
“Perhaps what’s needed isn’t more planting of hard-to-maintain orchards, but more effort to tend what already grows.”
Letter writer: Tipping offers oldest and simplest form of crowdfunding
“Historically, tipping has not just been about paying more for food, it has been an institutionalized way we as a community can support others in their larger dreams.”
Letter writer: Beach-Ferrara’s listening skills will serve her as commissioner
“She has a strong background in working with underserved communities, and we believe this needs to be strengthened with the commissioners.”
Letter writer: New Mexico program helps homeless with jobs
“There are better ways to handle this problem, and one is already being tried in Albuquerque, N.M., under the mayorship of Richard Berry, appropriately called the Better Way program.”
Letter writer: Thanks for Give Local effort that raised money for local nonprofits
“What was refreshing about this giving initiative was the local flavor. The nonprofits that were chosen all do their work locally and are not supported by national charities.”
Letter writer: Brother Wolf Animal Rescue came through in time of need
“It is my feeling that any support that we citizens and our government can give to organizations such as Brother Wolf is an investment well worth making with incalculable returns.”
Letter writer: Health Department may be needed for neighborhood trash problem
“One of the primary responsibilities of health departments is to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.”
Letter writer: Housing offers homeless the opportunity to stabilize
“While some people choose to be homeless and some people choose to manipulate the system, a lot of people are truly stuck in homelessness and need assistance getting out.”
Letter writer: Hall Fletcher school restructuring needs more thought
“Hall Fletcher is making progress that, several years ago, no one thought possible. Rather than breaking that up, let’s include its innovative, out-of-the-box thinkers in finding a solution.”
Letter writer: Beach-Ferrara would focus on needs of children in poverty
“Jasmine has incredible vision — she sees possibility and solutions where others see intractable problems.”
Letter writer: Coleman has been pioneer in education, environment and jobs
“Isaac was one of the founders of Just Economics, has been a long-time board member of Clean Water Action for North Carolina and was instrumental in starting Read to Succeed.”
Letter writer: Where’s the ‘action’ in city’s Food Action Plan?
“The city is not only failing to ‘prioritize’ edibles but is actively undoing the selfless work undertaken by thoughtful citizens.”
Letter writer: Beach-Ferrara is the kind of leader Buncombe County needs
“Most important, Jasmine has a greatness of vision and an ability to bring people together to get things done.”
Letter writer: Smith is focused on important county issues
‘Gordon is focused on important issues such as affordable housing, living wages and increased accountability from the Tourism Development Authority.”
Letter writer: We can honor Second Amendment and also create commonsense gun-control measures
“Guns shouldn’t fall on party lines, and change shouldn’t be held at ransom by powerful lobbyists and corporations.”