A proposal for a new development on Asheville's south side is stoking the city's affordable housing debate, as the Asheville City Council faces pressure from both sides. The project, planned for a vacant lot on Hendersonville Road, would create 120 new affordable housing units in an area struggling with rising rents and limited options. But some residents are resisting the development, fearing it will worsen traffic congestion and strain local resources. Community Divided Over Development Plans