“The Board of Commissioners’ actions raise the question: Is this how they are going to deal with the affordable housing crisis?”
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Letter: Commissioners’ silence sent a strong message
“Like all of us, these young people want to see true democracy, wherein there are systems and places for active engagement. Unfortunately, the commissioners’ meeting was not an example of that.”
Letter: Say no to war industries in our county
“Are you OK with your local and state taxes helping these weapons industries?”
Letter: Board evades responsibility with rezoning vote
“Did the Board of Commissioners listen and act on behalf of their informed and passionate constituents? Not a chance.”
Biltmore Farms requests rezoning of more than 760 acres
On Tuesday, Dec. 5, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on the rezoning of more than 760 acres of land owned by Biltmore Farms adjacent to the Pratt & Whitney plant.
Letter: Let’s discuss principles for land use and development
“In our letter, we listed the following nine principles we have formulated for local land use devoted to economic development in Western North Carolina.”
Buncombe proposes $27M subsidy for Pratt & Whitney
Under a proposed economic development incentive agreement, Buncombe County taxpayers would subsidize the division of military contractor Raytheon Technologies, which made over $77 billion last fiscal year, to the tune of $27 million.
New Crossroads: two development proposals could add 1,500+ housing units
The Buncombe County Planning Board will hear proposals for two massive development projects at its virtual meeting of Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 9 a.m.
Green in brief: Buncombe merges conservation departments, WNC trail closures
On March 17, the county announced that it would combine its Soil and Water Conservation District with N.C. Cooperative Extension to form the Agriculture and Land Resources Department. Meanwhile, the managers of numerous area parks and trails have opted to restrict access in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Farm to Home Milk brings back home delivery with a dash of poetry
Owner Jonathon Flaum has found a sustainable model for a whimsical notion.
Buncombe Commissioners to vote on Moogfest incentives, Bent Creek zoning
After a two week delay, Moogfest funding will be up for a vote at the Buncombe County Commissioner’s March 4 meeting. The music and innovation festival is requesting $90,000 from the county to help produce the event, which will run April 23-27 at venues across Asheville.
VIDEO: Business winners: Chamber of Commerce announces awards
At its Feb. 16 “We’re for Business” luncheon, the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of various awards — from Clean Streak to Charlotte Street computers, from “innovative” to “over the top” with customer service.