
Learn about Minimum Lot Sizes and the Unified Development Ordinance
Explore Asheville’s Unified Development Ordinance and how minimum lot sizes shape residential zoning, housing supply, and neighborhood options. Hear local housing activist Jonathan Anzollitto and learn ways to advocate for more homes.
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Learn how a community land trust can make affordable homeownership accessible in McDowell County, with information on local opportunities and the Community Land Trust of Western North Carolina.
Learn how a community land trust can make affordable homeownership accessible in McDowell County, with information on local opportunities and the Community Land Trust of Western North Carolina.

Community partners and residents discuss affordable housing needs, provide public input, and shape policy and funding recommendations for Buncombe County commissioners.

Community partners and residents discuss affordable housing needs, provide public input, and shape policy and funding recommendations for Buncombe County commissioners.
Community partners and residents discuss affordable housing needs, provide public input, and shape policy and funding recommendations for Buncombe County commissioners.

Public discussion of Asheville land use, zoning, and development decisions brings city commissioners and residents together for local government deliberation and community input.

Public discussion of Asheville land use, zoning, and development decisions brings city commissioners and residents together for local government deliberation and community input.
Public discussion of Asheville land use, zoning, and development decisions brings city commissioners and residents together for local government deliberation and community input.

A community forum explores Asheville’s affordable housing crisis, homelessness, and the policies shaping the city’s future. Hear mayoral candidates discuss local priorities and civic challenges.

A community forum explores Asheville’s affordable housing crisis, homelessness, and the policies shaping the city’s future. Hear mayoral candidates discuss local priorities and civic challenges.
A community forum explores Asheville’s affordable housing crisis, homelessness, and the policies shaping the city’s future. Hear mayoral candidates discuss local priorities and civic challenges.

A public, in-person meeting brings Asheville Regional Housing Consortium members together for civic discussion of regional housing matters. Agendas and meeting materials are available online for community review.

A public, in-person meeting brings Asheville Regional Housing Consortium members together for civic discussion of regional housing matters. Agendas and meeting materials are available online for community review.
A public, in-person meeting brings Asheville Regional Housing Consortium members together for civic discussion of regional housing matters. Agendas and meeting materials are available online for community review.

A public county planning board meeting brings local government proceedings to downtown Asheville, with agenda details and possible schedule changes available on the Buncombe County event page.

A public county planning board meeting brings local government proceedings to downtown Asheville, with agenda details and possible schedule changes available on the Buncombe County event page.
A public county planning board meeting brings local government proceedings to downtown Asheville, with agenda details and possible schedule changes available on the Buncombe County event page.
A facilitated community conversation explores the idea of a moral economy, inviting attendees to reflect on how values, fairness, and collective responsibility shape economic life.
A facilitated community conversation explores the idea of a moral economy, inviting attendees to reflect on how values, fairness, and collective responsibility shape economic life.
A facilitated community conversation explores the idea of a moral economy, inviting attendees to reflect on how values, fairness, and collective responsibility shape economic life.

A candid discussion of affordable housing, city policy, and development brings real estate investors, landlords, brokers, and developers into conversation with Asheville’s mayor and a city council member.

A candid discussion of affordable housing, city policy, and development brings real estate investors, landlords, brokers, and developers into conversation with Asheville’s mayor and a city council member.
A candid discussion of affordable housing, city policy, and development brings real estate investors, landlords, brokers, and developers into conversation with Asheville’s mayor and a city council member.
Hands-on woodworking brings neighbors together to build, stain, and install wooden benches at Asheville’s busiest bus stops, improving transit comfort through a practical community service project.
Hands-on woodworking brings neighbors together to build, stain, and install wooden benches at Asheville’s busiest bus stops, improving transit comfort through a practical community service project.
Hands-on woodworking brings neighbors together to build, stain, and install wooden benches at Asheville’s busiest bus stops, improving transit comfort through a practical community service project.

Public officials and conservation partners discuss voluntary land conservation easements, land trusts, and ways to protect Buncombe County’s ecology and scenic landscapes; consult the county agenda for meeting details.

Public officials and conservation partners discuss voluntary land conservation easements, land trusts, and ways to protect Buncombe County’s ecology and scenic landscapes; consult the county agenda for meeting details.
Public officials and conservation partners discuss voluntary land conservation easements, land trusts, and ways to protect Buncombe County’s ecology and scenic landscapes; consult the county agenda for meeting details.

City officials and the public discuss housing and community development priorities in an open monthly committee meeting. Attend virtually and consult posted agendas and materials for policy updates.

City officials and the public discuss housing and community development priorities in an open monthly committee meeting. Attend virtually and consult posted agendas and materials for policy updates.
City officials and the public discuss housing and community development priorities in an open monthly committee meeting. Attend virtually and consult posted agendas and materials for policy updates.

Public proceedings bring residents and city officials together for Board of Adjustment business, including local land use and zoning matters, with agendas and meeting materials available for review.

Public proceedings bring residents and city officials together for Board of Adjustment business, including local land use and zoning matters, with agendas and meeting materials available for review.
Public proceedings bring residents and city officials together for Board of Adjustment business, including local land use and zoning matters, with agendas and meeting materials available for review.
Get oriented to volunteer opportunities at a community tool library, where neighbors share access to tools and support practical, hands-on projects and local resource sharing across Asheville.
Get oriented to volunteer opportunities at a community tool library, where neighbors share access to tools and support practical, hands-on projects and local resource sharing across Asheville.
Get oriented to volunteer opportunities at a community tool library, where neighbors share access to tools and support practical, hands-on projects and local resource sharing across Asheville.
A thoughtful community dialogue explores how society can change to better serve the next generation, creating space for shared perspectives, civic reflection, and intergenerational ideas.
A thoughtful community dialogue explores how society can change to better serve the next generation, creating space for shared perspectives, civic reflection, and intergenerational ideas.
A thoughtful community dialogue explores how society can change to better serve the next generation, creating space for shared perspectives, civic reflection, and intergenerational ideas.

Public officials and residents can follow discussion of Asheville’s land use, economic development, and environmental priorities in an online committee meeting open to the community, with public access to local government proceedings.

Public officials and residents can follow discussion of Asheville’s land use, economic development, and environmental priorities in an online committee meeting open to the community, with public access to local government proceedings.
Public officials and residents can follow discussion of Asheville’s land use, economic development, and environmental priorities in an online committee meeting open to the community, with public access to local government proceedings.

Casual third-Tuesday happy hour conversation centered on affordable housing, safe streets, and multimodal transit. Meet local Strong Towns advocates in a brewery taproom to swap ideas on infrastructure and city policy.

Casual third-Tuesday happy hour conversation centered on affordable housing, safe streets, and multimodal transit. Meet local Strong Towns advocates in a brewery taproom to swap ideas on infrastructure and city policy.
Casual third-Tuesday happy hour conversation centered on affordable housing, safe streets, and multimodal transit. Meet local Strong Towns advocates in a brewery taproom to swap ideas on infrastructure and city policy.

Public discussion addresses historic preservation and city decisions affecting Asheville’s landmarks and resources. Residents can observe civic deliberation and local policy at an open municipal board meeting.

Public discussion addresses historic preservation and city decisions affecting Asheville’s landmarks and resources. Residents can observe civic deliberation and local policy at an open municipal board meeting.
Public discussion addresses historic preservation and city decisions affecting Asheville’s landmarks and resources. Residents can observe civic deliberation and local policy at an open municipal board meeting.

A public county government meeting for Board of Adjustment business, with agenda details and possible schedule changes posted on Buncombe County’s event page. Check the county calendar before attending.

A public county government meeting for Board of Adjustment business, with agenda details and possible schedule changes posted on Buncombe County’s event page. Check the county calendar before attending.
A public county government meeting for Board of Adjustment business, with agenda details and possible schedule changes posted on Buncombe County’s event page. Check the county calendar before attending.
Local leaders and mapping professionals unpack floodplain changes, FEMA map updates, and what they mean for property risk and rebuilding decisions. A community-focused discussion aimed at recovery planning and long-term climate resilience.
Local leaders and mapping professionals unpack floodplain changes, FEMA map updates, and what they mean for property risk and rebuilding decisions. A community-focused discussion aimed at recovery planning and long-term climate resilience.
Local leaders and mapping professionals unpack floodplain changes, FEMA map updates, and what they mean for property risk and rebuilding decisions. A community-focused discussion aimed at recovery planning and long-term climate resilience.
Civic symposium on zoning, land use, and growth planning in Henderson County, bringing REALTORS and community partners into the same room for forward-looking discussion, policy insights, and relationship-building around the region’s future development.
Civic symposium on zoning, land use, and growth planning in Henderson County, bringing REALTORS and community partners into the same room for forward-looking discussion, policy insights, and relationship-building around the region’s future development.
Civic symposium on zoning, land use, and growth planning in Henderson County, bringing REALTORS and community partners into the same room for forward-looking discussion, policy insights, and relationship-building around the region’s future development.
