Projects
Every project in this site's records, not every project in Asheville. Each shows its last confirmed stage and when it was last on the public record. Approval is not construction, and nothing advances without a source.
The big projects
Each has a timeline, its contracts, its money by stage and what isn't in the record yet.
Streets and transitI-26 Connector$1.8 billionFunding, approximate, per NCDOT, Sep 10, 2026Construction, partly
Helene recoveryHelene disaster recovery grant (CDBG-DR)$225.0 millionAllocated by HUD, Jan 16, 2025Construction, partly
Helene recoveryNorth Fork water plant and dam recovery$260.0 millionState's FEMA application for the permanent fix, as reported to Council, Jun 23, 2026Construction, partly
Budget and taxes2024 bond program$80.0 millionAuthorized by voters, Nov 5, 2024Funded, partly
WaterMills River water plant upgrades, Phase 2$26.9 millionConstruction contract, including 15% contingency, May 14, 2024Construction, May 23, 2025
Public safetyFire Station 9 in Oakley$1.1 millionDesign contract, before contingency, Jul 29, 2025Funded, partly
HousingReimagining Deaverview$399,800Master plan contract, not to exceed, Sep 8, 2026Funded, then taken back, Oct 22, 2024
Streets and transitART bus network redesign$299,877Study contract, not to exceed, Mar 11, 2025No stage confirmed yet
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Redwood CommonsHousing, 70 homes planned70 rental homes in East Asheville for households earning 30% to 80% of the area median income, with a $1.8 million City loan.Last confirmed: FundedLast on the record Apr 25, 2023 (42 months ago). No public update in 12+ months.- Reimagining DeaverviewHousing, 82 homes plannedA plan for the Deaverview Apartments area in West Asheville. The City hired a master planner in September 2026.Last confirmed: Funded (withdrawn)Last on the record Sep 8, 2026 (1 months ago).
Fairhaven SummitHousing, 77 homes planned77 rental homes in South Asheville for households earning 30% to 80% of the area median income, with a $500,000 City loan.Last confirmed: FundedLast on the record May 23, 2023 (41 months ago). No public update in 12+ months.
Stewart Street CottagesHousing, 10 homes planned10 homes for sale in West Asheville for buyers earning 60% to 80% of the area median income. The City took its loan back in 2026.Last confirmed: Finished (partly)Last on the record Mar 10, 2026 (7 months ago).
383 N. Louisiana Ave.Housing, 89 homes planned89 homes on N. Louisiana Avenue, all for households earning 80% of the area median income or less, after a 2026 rezoning.Last confirmed: ApprovedLast on the record Mar 10, 2026 (7 months ago).
50 Coxe Ave.Housing, 203 homes planned203 homes on Coxe Avenue downtown, all kept affordable for at least 30 years, after a 2026 rezoning.Last confirmed: ApprovedLast on the record Apr 28, 2026 (6 months ago).
Pine Lane ApartmentsHousing, 126 homes planned126 apartments on Pine Lane for households earning 60% of the area median income or less, financed with housing bonds.Last confirmed: ApprovedLast on the record Jun 9, 2026 (4 months ago).
District East CommonsHousing, 93 homes planned93 apartments on Tunnel Road, with $1.385 million in federal disaster recovery money from the City.Last confirmed: FundedLast on the record May 12, 2026 (5 months ago).
319B BiltmoreHousing, 112 homes planned112 apartments at 4 John Walker Avenue, near Biltmore Avenue, with $7 million in federal disaster recovery money.Last confirmed: FundedLast on the record May 12, 2026 (5 months ago).
Terrace at River HillsHousing, 126 homes planned126 apartments on River Hills Road, with up to $9.5 million in federal disaster recovery money.Last confirmed: FundedLast on the record Jun 9, 2026 (4 months ago).
29 Oak Hill DriveHousing, 42 homes plannedCity land on Oak Hill Drive sold for 42 townhomes, each limited to buyers below a set income.Last confirmed: ApprovedLast on the record Jun 23, 2026 (4 months ago).
Home Repair ProgramHousingCity grants to fix homes, including Helene damage, so people can stay in them. Council added $3 million in July 2026.Last confirmed: FundedLast on the record Jul 28, 2026 (3 months ago).- North Fork water plant and dam recoveryHelene recoveryRepairs to the North Fork dam and water plant, the City's main water source, and a planned permanent fix for storm mud.Last confirmed: Construction (partly)Last on the record Apr 28, 2026 (6 months ago).
Buncombe County Helene Recovery OfficeHelene recoveryA Buncombe County office, paid for with grants, that runs the county's Helene recovery work and reports on it.Last confirmed: FundedLast on the record Oct 21, 2025 (12 months ago). No public update in 12+ months.
Buncombe County Helene Recovery PlanHelene recoveryBuncombe County's plan for recovering from Helene, adopted in November 2025.Last confirmed: ApprovedLast on the record Nov 18, 2025 (11 months ago).
County applications for state disaster-recovery infrastructure grantsHelene recoveryBuncombe County's requests for state disaster recovery grants to rebuild public systems damaged by Helene.Last confirmed: ApprovedLast on the record Sep 1, 2026 (1 months ago).- Mills River water plant upgrades, Phase 2WaterRebuilding and upgrading the Mills River water plant, under a $26.9 million construction contract.Last confirmed: ConstructionLast on the record May 23, 2025 (17 months ago). No public update in 12+ months.
- I-26 ConnectorStreets and transitThe state's rebuild of I-26 through west Asheville, funded at about $1.8 billion. The City pays only for add-ons.Last confirmed: Construction (partly)Last on the record May 26, 2023 (41 months ago). No public update in 12+ months.
- 2024 bond programBudget and taxesThe $80 million voters approved in 2024: $20 million each for housing, transportation, parks and public safety.Last confirmed: Funded (partly)Last on the record Jul 29, 2025 (15 months ago). No public update in 12+ months.
- Fire Station 9 in OakleyPublic safetyA new fire station on Fairview Road in Oakley, paid for with the 2024 public safety bond.Last confirmed: Funded (partly)Last on the record Jul 29, 2025 (15 months ago). No public update in 12+ months.
- Helene disaster recovery grant (CDBG-DR)Helene recoveryThe City's $225 million federal grant to recover from Helene, for infrastructure, businesses, housing and planning.Last confirmed: Construction (partly)Last on the record May 12, 2026 (5 months ago).
- ART bus network redesignStreets and transitA study and proposed redesign of the City's bus routes. No new route map has been approved.Last confirmed: No confirmed stageLast on the record Mar 11, 2025 (19 months ago). No public update in 12+ months.