UNDERSTANDING TODAY’S MAPS, PLANNING FOR TOMORROW’S 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.
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A science and humanities talk blending flood hydrology with Appalachian storytelling, unpacking how steep ridges, narrow valleys, and limited buildable land intensify regional flood risk. Research insights connect changing floods to community history and literary representations.

A science and humanities talk blending flood hydrology with Appalachian storytelling, unpacking how steep ridges, narrow valleys, and limited buildable land intensify regional flood risk. Research insights connect changing floods to community history and literary representations.
A science and humanities talk blending flood hydrology with Appalachian storytelling, unpacking how steep ridges, narrow valleys, and limited buildable land intensify regional flood risk. Research insights connect changing floods to community history and literary representations.
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.
Practical overview of affordable homeownership options in McDowell County through the Community Land Trust model, with details on eligibility, application steps, and long term affordability. Hosted at Foothills Watershed in Old Fort for local residents and prospective buyers.
Practical overview of affordable homeownership options in McDowell County through the Community Land Trust model, with details on eligibility, application steps, and long term affordability. Hosted at Foothills Watershed in Old Fort for local residents and prospective buyers.
Practical overview of affordable homeownership options in McDowell County through the Community Land Trust model, with details on eligibility, application steps, and long term affordability. Hosted at Foothills Watershed in Old Fort for local residents and prospective buyers.
Data-driven breakdown of Asheville-area real estate conditions with local trends, pricing signals, and actionable guidance for working brokers. Geared toward professionals who want practical takeaways and a shared market outlook discussion.
Data-driven breakdown of Asheville-area real estate conditions with local trends, pricing signals, and actionable guidance for working brokers. Geared toward professionals who want practical takeaways and a shared market outlook discussion.
Data-driven breakdown of Asheville-area real estate conditions with local trends, pricing signals, and actionable guidance for working brokers. Geared toward professionals who want practical takeaways and a shared market outlook discussion.

Hybrid City of Asheville special joint meeting of the People and Environment Recovery Boards focused on post disaster recovery priorities, environmental impacts, and coordinated planning. Structured agenda with public governance discussion and cross board collaboration.

Hybrid City of Asheville special joint meeting of the People and Environment Recovery Boards focused on post disaster recovery priorities, environmental impacts, and coordinated planning. Structured agenda with public governance discussion and cross board collaboration.
Hybrid City of Asheville special joint meeting of the People and Environment Recovery Boards focused on post disaster recovery priorities, environmental impacts, and coordinated planning. Structured agenda with public governance discussion and cross board collaboration.

A two state convening at Biltmore focused on implementing the Blue Ridge Rising Action Plan, with partners from across the Blue Ridge Parkway corridor. Collaborative sessions build on listening tours and regional planning as all 29 adjacent counties move from resolutions to on the ground action.

A two state convening at Biltmore focused on implementing the Blue Ridge Rising Action Plan, with partners from across the Blue Ridge Parkway corridor. Collaborative sessions build on listening tours and regional planning as all 29 adjacent counties move from resolutions to on the ground action.
A two state convening at Biltmore focused on implementing the Blue Ridge Rising Action Plan, with partners from across the Blue Ridge Parkway corridor. Collaborative sessions build on listening tours and regional planning as all 29 adjacent counties move from resolutions to on the ground action.
Practical training on how National Register listing differs from local historic designation, with a clear look at protections, incentives, and community impact. Ideal for property owners, advocates, and planners navigating preservation and development decisions.
Practical training on how National Register listing differs from local historic designation, with a clear look at protections, incentives, and community impact. Ideal for property owners, advocates, and planners navigating preservation and development decisions.
Practical training on how National Register listing differs from local historic designation, with a clear look at protections, incentives, and community impact. Ideal for property owners, advocates, and planners navigating preservation and development decisions.

Community review session for Buncombe County’s first pedestrian plan, with a draft walking network and ranked project list shaped by 1,015+ resident ideas. Share feedback on where people want to walk and how to improve countywide walkability.

Community review session for Buncombe County’s first pedestrian plan, with a draft walking network and ranked project list shaped by 1,015+ resident ideas. Share feedback on where people want to walk and how to improve countywide walkability.
Community review session for Buncombe County’s first pedestrian plan, with a draft walking network and ranked project list shaped by 1,015+ resident ideas. Share feedback on where people want to walk and how to improve countywide walkability.

Midday luncheon presentation on building an AI policy framework focused on safeguarding people, values, and critical community priorities. Conversation-oriented setting suited for professional learning, stakeholder alignment, and local nonprofit networking.

Midday luncheon presentation on building an AI policy framework focused on safeguarding people, values, and critical community priorities. Conversation-oriented setting suited for professional learning, stakeholder alignment, and local nonprofit networking.
Midday luncheon presentation on building an AI policy framework focused on safeguarding people, values, and critical community priorities. Conversation-oriented setting suited for professional learning, stakeholder alignment, and local nonprofit networking.

Hybrid public board meeting focused on Asheville housing recovery priorities, updates, and decision making. A civic forum for residents and stakeholders to track progress, ask questions, and coordinate next steps on housing initiatives.

Hybrid public board meeting focused on Asheville housing recovery priorities, updates, and decision making. A civic forum for residents and stakeholders to track progress, ask questions, and coordinate next steps on housing initiatives.
Hybrid public board meeting focused on Asheville housing recovery priorities, updates, and decision making. A civic forum for residents and stakeholders to track progress, ask questions, and coordinate next steps on housing initiatives.
Local food waste stakeholders gather for an after-hours networking meetup focused on practical food rescue solutions in western North Carolina. Expect toolkit-style learning, resource sharing, and connections with sustainability and food recovery partners.
Local food waste stakeholders gather for an after-hours networking meetup focused on practical food rescue solutions in western North Carolina. Expect toolkit-style learning, resource sharing, and connections with sustainability and food recovery partners.
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Drop in to weigh in on Swannanoa’s pedestrian draft plan and the Reshaping Owen Park project, with discussion centered on sidewalks, walkability, and neighborhood connectivity. An open community feedback format geared toward local residents and stakeholders.

Drop in to weigh in on Swannanoa’s pedestrian draft plan and the Reshaping Owen Park project, with discussion centered on sidewalks, walkability, and neighborhood connectivity. An open community feedback format geared toward local residents and stakeholders.
Drop in to weigh in on Swannanoa’s pedestrian draft plan and the Reshaping Owen Park project, with discussion centered on sidewalks, walkability, and neighborhood connectivity. An open community feedback format geared toward local residents and stakeholders.

Multi-day, in-person conference convening bankers, community development groups, and civic leaders to discuss rural investment strategies, access to capital, and equitable economic growth. Policy-focused sessions and cross-sector networking center on strengthening small towns and regional resilience.

Multi-day, in-person conference convening bankers, community development groups, and civic leaders to discuss rural investment strategies, access to capital, and equitable economic growth. Policy-focused sessions and cross-sector networking center on strengthening small towns and regional resilience.
Multi-day, in-person conference convening bankers, community development groups, and civic leaders to discuss rural investment strategies, access to capital, and equitable economic growth. Policy-focused sessions and cross-sector networking center on strengthening small towns and regional resilience.

A facilitated small-group conversation exploring meaningful living through reflective prompts, shared stories, and practical takeaways. Designed for thoughtful connection and personal clarity in a calm, contemplative setting at Quietude in Black Mountain.

A facilitated small-group conversation exploring meaningful living through reflective prompts, shared stories, and practical takeaways. Designed for thoughtful connection and personal clarity in a calm, contemplative setting at Quietude in Black Mountain.
A facilitated small-group conversation exploring meaningful living through reflective prompts, shared stories, and practical takeaways. Designed for thoughtful connection and personal clarity in a calm, contemplative setting at Quietude in Black Mountain.

Real estate investors and aspiring dealmakers gather for relationship-driven networking and Asheville market talk, swapping current investing strategies and collaboration leads. Chapter-style meetup format emphasizes building connections that turn into partnerships and closed deals.

Real estate investors and aspiring dealmakers gather for relationship-driven networking and Asheville market talk, swapping current investing strategies and collaboration leads. Chapter-style meetup format emphasizes building connections that turn into partnerships and closed deals.
Real estate investors and aspiring dealmakers gather for relationship-driven networking and Asheville market talk, swapping current investing strategies and collaboration leads. Chapter-style meetup format emphasizes building connections that turn into partnerships and closed deals.
Practical leadership workshop focused on staying resilient and clear headed under pressure, with guided discussion and tools you can apply immediately at work. Hosted in person by Thrive WNC WEN for skill building and connection with other professionals.
Practical leadership workshop focused on staying resilient and clear headed under pressure, with guided discussion and tools you can apply immediately at work. Hosted in person by Thrive WNC WEN for skill building and connection with other professionals.
Practical leadership workshop focused on staying resilient and clear headed under pressure, with guided discussion and tools you can apply immediately at work. Hosted in person by Thrive WNC WEN for skill building and connection with other professionals.
Learn how Asheville Buncombe Community Land Trust’s model creates permanently affordable homes through shared equity and stewardship. The orientation breaks down eligibility, the buying process, and next steps for prospective first time buyers.
Learn how Asheville Buncombe Community Land Trust’s model creates permanently affordable homes through shared equity and stewardship. The orientation breaks down eligibility, the buying process, and next steps for prospective first time buyers.
Learn how Asheville Buncombe Community Land Trust’s model creates permanently affordable homes through shared equity and stewardship. The orientation breaks down eligibility, the buying process, and next steps for prospective first time buyers.

Casual evening mixer centered on housing, capital access, and community-building conversations. Meet local entrepreneurs, organizers, and neighbors for relationship-driven networking and collaborative ideas in a social lounge setting.

Casual evening mixer centered on housing, capital access, and community-building conversations. Meet local entrepreneurs, organizers, and neighbors for relationship-driven networking and collaborative ideas in a social lounge setting.
Casual evening mixer centered on housing, capital access, and community-building conversations. Meet local entrepreneurs, organizers, and neighbors for relationship-driven networking and collaborative ideas in a social lounge setting.

A facilitated community conversation explores depolarization through a spiritual lens, focusing on empathy, understanding, and finding common ground across conflict. Discussion highlights grassroots efforts and practical ways to engage beyond partisan divides.

A facilitated community conversation explores depolarization through a spiritual lens, focusing on empathy, understanding, and finding common ground across conflict. Discussion highlights grassroots efforts and practical ways to engage beyond partisan divides.
A facilitated community conversation explores depolarization through a spiritual lens, focusing on empathy, understanding, and finding common ground across conflict. Discussion highlights grassroots efforts and practical ways to engage beyond partisan divides.

Practical community conversation on heat safety, comparing signs of heat stress and sharing hard earned strategies for staying cool and checking on neighbors. Information exchange and mutual support focused on personal protection and local resilience.

Practical community conversation on heat safety, comparing signs of heat stress and sharing hard earned strategies for staying cool and checking on neighbors. Information exchange and mutual support focused on personal protection and local resilience.
Practical community conversation on heat safety, comparing signs of heat stress and sharing hard earned strategies for staying cool and checking on neighbors. Information exchange and mutual support focused on personal protection and local resilience.