City of Hendersonville Affordable Housing Listening Sessions

Hendersonville -- September 12, 2024: The City of Hendersonville invites community members to participate in a series

of Affordable Housing listening sessions scheduled for September and October. These sessions are designed to gather feedback directly from residents and those facing housing challenges, helping to identify the community’s housing needs. The insights collected will contribute to the development of the City’s Strategic Housing Plan.  

These meetings are part of the Hendersonville City Council’s annual Council Conversation series, where elected officials engage with residents in their neighborhoods to better understand their concerns and help inform governing and policy decisions.        

Join us at any of the following meetings: 

Monday, Sep. 23 | 6:00 PM-7:30 PM 
Trailside | 873 Lenox Park Dr.  
Hosted by Council Member Jennifer Hensley 
Intended audience: Business Community, Realtors, Developers 

Tuesday, Sep. 24 | 6:00 PM-7:30 PM* 
Veterans Services Building | Col. Grady Hawkins Community Room | 900 N. Main St. 
Hosted by Council Member Jeff Miller  
Intended audience: Aging Community, Veterans 

Monday, Sep. 30 | 6:00 PM-7:30 PM* 
Star of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church | 105 N. Whitted St.  
Hosted by Council Member Melinda Lowrance 
Intended audience: Black Community, Faith Community 

Tuesday, Oct. 1 | 5:30-7:00 PM* 
Blue Ridge Health | 2579 Chimney Rock Rd.  
Hosted by Mayor Pro Tem Lyndsey Simpson 
Intended audience: Non-profits, Service Providers, Health Care, Faith Community

Thursday, Oct. 10 | 7:00 PM-8:30 PM* 
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church | St. Francis Hall | 208 7th Ave. W.
Hosted by Mayor Barbara Volk 
Intended audience: Latino/Latina Community, Faith Community 
Spanish interpretation services provided by True Ridge at the Oct. 10 session 

All community members are invited to join at any meeting, though facilitation will be tailored to the topics relevant to the intended audience groups. 

*Raffle opportunity: Attendees at these listening sessions will have the chance to win $50 Ingles gift cards to help offset travel costs and encourage participation from all segments of the community. 

An online survey will be available during the meeting series to gather additional input from those unable to attend a listening session. 

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