Asheville releases finalized Downtown Master Plan

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

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If you care at all about the future of development in Asheville, this is big. Here’s the plan:

The finalized Downtown Master Plan has been released and is available for viewing on the city’s website at www.ashevillenc.gov/downtownmasterplan.  The plan is the culmination of a planning process that included meetings with the public, city commissions and stakeholder groups. 

The final plan will be reviewed by several groups including the Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday, April 1; The Downtown Commission on Friday, April 3; and The Downtown Master Plan Advisory Committee will discuss the plan the week of April 6.

On Tuesday, May 12, the plan will be presented to Asheville City Council. The consultants will provide detailed information to and answer questions from the Council. Due to the complex nature of the plan, it is not expected that Council will take action during the formal meeting on May 12th.   Public comment and discussion regarding specifics of the plan will take place prior to adoption and at a future Council meeting, yet to be determined.  

For more information on the Downtown Master Plan process, email Sasha Vrtunski at [email protected] or call Ms. Vrtunski at 828-232-4599.