Asheville Affordable Housing Plan Sparks Debate Over Growth
By William Cross | Published 2026-02-28T16:00:51.690Z
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A proposed development project on Asheville's south side has ignited a heated debate over affordable housing, according to the Asheville Citizen-Times. The project, planned for a vacant lot on...
A proposed development project on Asheville's south side has ignited a heated debate over affordable housing, according to the Asheville Citizen-Times. The project, planned for a vacant lot on Hendersonville Road, has become a focal point for discussions about growth, density, and the city's commitment to resolving its affordable housing crisis.
The development, proposed by local nonprofit Mountain Housing Opportunities (MHO), would include 85 units—a mix of apartments and townhomes for individu
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