Asheville Affordable Housing Proposal Draws Fire Over Density
By William Cross | Published 2026-03-02T16:01:08.838Z
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A proposed development on Asheville's South Slope has ignited a debate over affordable housing, placing increasing pressure on the City Council. The project, planned for a vacant lot on Coxe Avenue,...
A proposed development on Asheville's South Slope has ignited a debate over affordable housing, placing increasing pressure on the City Council. The project, planned for a vacant lot on Coxe Avenue, has become a flashpoint for differing opinions on how best to address the city's growing housing crisis.
Local nonprofit Mountain Housing Opportunities (MHO) aims to construct 120 affordable housing units, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. MHO says the project would prioriti
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