Press release from Buncombe County
As COVID-19 community level trends improve, Buncombe County is resuming in-person meetings for the Buncombe 2043 Comprehensive Plan. At these meetings, community participation will help develop the vision and goals for the plan while sharing how the plan could impact residents.
The in-person meeting schedule is:
- Enka Middle – March 23 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. with live Spanish interpretation
- Weaverville Community Center – March 24 from 6-8 p.m.
- Fairview Community Center – March 26 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Erwin High – March 30 from 6-8 p.m. with live Spanish interpretation
In addition, a series of drop-in meetings will be held so community members can participate at the time that’s most convenient for them.
The drop-in meeting schedule is:
- Skyland Library – March 29 from 3-6 p.m.
- East Asheville Library – March 31 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.
- Leicester Community Center – April 4 from 4-7 p.m.
- Sandy Mush Community Center – April 5 from 1-4 p.m.
- Black Mountain Library – April 6 from 3-6 p.m.
On March 14, the County will host a virtual session from 4-6 p.m. Click here to register for that session.
Self-guided activities are also available in English and Spanish for anyone who may not be able to attend the in-person meetings.
The Buncombe 2043 Comprehensive Plan provides the framework for growth in unincorporated Buncombe County and addresses other quality of life matters for the County as a whole. The plan will take a regional approach, being mindful of other plans, such as the City of Asheville and the Town of Black Mountain comprehensive plans.
Earlier this year, Buncombe County hosted “Let’s Talk – Buncombe County’s Next 20 Years” with Nathan Pennington, Planning & Development Director for Buncombe County, Rachel Edens, Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer for Buncombe County, and Jessica Trotman, Planning Director for Black Mountain. Click here to view the session: https://fb.watch/a0kaBHSMnM/
For more information about the Buncombe 2043 Comprehensive Plan including a short video overview, visit Comprehensive Plan 2043.
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