“Everyone’s been helpful, generous and very understanding. It really is a community.”
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“Everyone’s been helpful, generous and very understanding. It really is a community.”
“Assuming that GMOs are safe is an experiment with the American people’s long-term health.”
“Aid agencies can’t properly help people affected by climate change because, of the $1 billion spent globally every day on climate finance, only 6 percent of it goes to adaptation support.”
“This is not the only issue in the election, but it is an indicator of whether candidates will be responsive to residents or to the developers.”
“For the past decade, [Julie Mayfield] has spearheaded efforts to make Asheville a healthier, more vibrant, and more just and sustainable community for everyone.
“We urge the members of the North Carolina congressional delegation to support the future of creativity, innovation and the economic benefits of the digital economy by making long-term fixes to the Copyright Office that will best support the public’s needs.”
“What are they going to charge us for the pool pass next year since now this is all about a private corporation making money?”
“Does the [Duke Energy] Foothills Project have to destroy our priceless pristine mountain view in the process?”
“There are two ways I see that local government can effectively address affordability. The first is to drop parking-space requirements for city apartment developments.”
“Only [City Council candidate] LaVonda Payne seems to lack the kind of baggage that can stand up to further scrutiny.”
“There must be some way to prevent the waste of paper from the [Yellow Pages] books that are periodically delivered to every driveway in town.”
“But really, why not just an award for the best coffee shop or the best slice of pizza? In short, keep it short and sweet.”
” In fact, seven of the 10 largest cities in North Carolina are more densely populated than Asheville. “
“Clean energy will create millions of U.S. jobs and increase our GDP by tens of billions annually with a plan that’s been successful for seven years in British Columbia”
In the period spanning 2012-13, 6,000 people migrated to Asheville. The law of supply and demand — not so much a law as a comment on how few developers and homeowners would accept anything less then maximum profit from the sale of their homes — dictates that housing prices will go up. The solutions to […]
I’m curious about these local “experts” [“Collision Course,” July 29, part of Xpress’ affordable housing essay series]. Has anyone been interviewed who has been royally screwed by City Council’s collectivist legislation responsible for driving rental rates sky high? Years ago, Xpress covered the onset of my saga, regarding how the city initially forced me to […]
“Creating meaningful tourism creates closeness with the visitors and a connection to the community visitors would otherwise miss out on.”
“If you want to see exotic animals, visit an Association of Zoos and Aquariums-accredited zoo, and if you want the thrill of a circus, there are many, such as Cirque du Soleil, that do not use exotic animals. “
“The marketing tactic of ‘happy meat’ appeals to those who consider themselves compassionate and environmentally conscious.”
“The mountains surrounding here are in my soul and so are all of the many lifelong friends I have made here.”
“Let’s start asking how this problem came about and not just throw more money to try to correct the mess we are in today.”