Ashevlle $80 M General Obligation Bond Referendums Passed

As our community continues to recover from the impacts of Tropical Storm Helene, the City of Asheville is committed to maximizing available resources to enhance recovery efforts, rebuild critical infrastructure, and ensure long-term resiliency. The passage of the 2024 Bond Referendums will help fund key prioritized improvements in affordable housing, transportation infrastructure, public safety facilities, and parks and recreation facilities.

The bonds will be used to fund projects in the following categories and the following amounts:

 

Parks & Recreation Improvements - $20 million

Improvements to existing community centers, parks, outdoor sports courts, playgrounds, ball field lighting, pools, and landscaping throughout the city.

 

Transportation - $20 million

Road improvements and resurfacing across the city
Sidewalk improvements and new sidewalk projects
Pedestrian improvements including accessible crossings and traffic calming
Greenway/Multi-use path design and construction

 

Public Safety Facilities - $20 million

Maintenance and improvements to existing fire, police, and supporting facilities
Land acquisition for new and updated facilities

 

Affordable Housing - $20 million

Make investments in affordable homes
Provide down payment assistance to home buyers
Purchase land and existing homes for future affordable housing

 

To follow along with 2024 Bond project development and implementation, visit and subscribe for updates on the City of Asheville 2024 Bond page

 

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