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housing Articles

• No vacancy: Chestnut Street development pits preservation against housing crunch

  

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  David Forbes | 21 days ago

  An unassuming patch of ground on East Chestnut Street embodies a critical debate confronting Asheville: How does a rapidly changing city balance the unique virtues of local character and the pressing need for more housing?

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• No place like home: Child Watch Tour emphasizes need for affordable housing

  

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  Caitlin Byrd | 22 days ago

  Where a child or adult lives in Buncombe County may tell more about their location in life than a physical address ever could, according to locals who shared their experiences at Asheville's May 10 Child Watch Tour. (Graphic by Nathanael Roney)

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• RAD Lofts, including around 200 housing units, coming to former Dave Steel site

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  David Forbes | 05/10/2013

  According to Riverlink, the RAD Lofts, a multi-use development with around 200 units in housing, on the former site of Dave Steel in the River Arts District.

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• Asheville City Council preview: buildings and budgets

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  David Forbes | 04/22/2013

  Developments in South Asheville and Tunnel Road are up for consideration at tomorrow night's Asheville City Council meeting, along with (of course) the city's ongoing budget crunch.

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• Homeward Bound houses 500th person

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  David Forbes | 03/17/2013

  On March 13, "Homeward Bound of Asheville moved its 500th person out of homelessness and into permanent housing."

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• Local public hearing on Progress Energy rate hikes set for March 5

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  Jake Frankel | 02/24/2013

  The North Carolina Utilities Commission wants to hear from you: On Tuesday, March 5, the commission will hold a local public hearing on Progress Energy Carolinas' request to raise residential, commercial and industrial electricity rates by an average of 12 percent.

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• Demonstration will call for city to turn ice plant into housing for the homeless

  

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  David Forbes | 12/20/2012

  In a demonstration and cookout on Saturday, Dec. 22, in the River Arts District, locals will call for the city of Asheville to do something positive with an abandoned property known as the Ice House. (Photo by zen Sutherland)

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• Big new apartment complex in the works for south Asheville

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  Jake Frankel | 10/08/2012

  A national development company recently bought a 14-acre site in south Asheville and is hoping to build a major apartment complex there.

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• Bumping the BID

  

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  David Forbes | 06/20/2012

  A debate over the future of downtown dominated the June 12 Asheville City Council meeting. Concerned about oversight, finances, Council delayed a vote on the controversial BID proposal till Fall.

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• Retreat and advance: Commissioners set priorities for 2012

  

  Jake Frankel | 02/05/2012

  The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners huddled with staff Jan. 31 to discuss past accomplishments and current priorities. Here's a look at some of the considerable ground they covered during their four-hour retreat. (Photo by Bill Rhodes)

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