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Asheville city Council approves funding for downtown and affordable housing
By Local Asheville news desk
The Asheville City Council has approved a $265,000 budget amendment to support local businesses during upcoming construction projects and to purchase new holiday wreaths for downtown.
The council also approved a resolution to conditionally rezone properties at 99999 Tried Street and 990 W Chapel Road, allowing Asheville Habitat for Humanity to build affordable housing units.
Additionally, the council approved a resolution to update the zoning for properties at 264 and 274 Enka Heritage Parkway and 1455 Sand Hill Road, allowing for a new Costco development.
The council also approved a substantial amendment to the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan, which updates the city's housing assistance rules to give priority to individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
This brief was written automatically from an official City of Asheville announcement. Read the original announcement.
Original announcement: City of Asheville ↗