Equity & Inclusion Office Reports Activity

The City of Asheville means well, attempting to overcome economic disparity through innovations of its Office of Equity and Inclusion. Some of the initiatives, however, retain a tinge of paternalism and repression.

Corridor Links Biltmore Village with Downtown

The City of Asheville has a study (including a public survey online) on the corridors along McDowell Street and Biltmore Avenue.

Historical All-Women Council Bring Wealth of Accomplishment

Asheville is now an “historic all-woman city council,” and “an all-first in the State of North Carolina.” Three of the women are also people of color.