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Why is Downtown Important?

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The mission of the Asheville Downtown Association is to be a voice of the downtown community and to promote and support quality economic, cultural and residential development of downtown Asheville.

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The mission of the Asheville Downtown Association is to be a voice of the downtown community and to promote and support quality economic, cultural and residential development of downtown Asheville.

The Asheville Downtown Commission was created by City Council "...for the sustainability and continued development of downtown, a vital urban center of western North Carolina's economic, cultural and visitor activity."

LAMA (the Lexington Ave Merchants Association) promotes Lexington Park's independent businesses, architecture, and unique arts culture by preserving its historical character and encouraging progressive development. Our mission is to represent Lexington Park as a distinctive Downtown sub-district in the community and local government.

EMSDC’s mission is to bring the opportunity for economic and social independence to the low-to-moderate-income community. EMSDC focuses on property development, on minority-owned and minority-operated businesses and other corporate formation, as well as on partnerships that deliver a continuum of economic development and human services.

The CVB works daily to carry out the BCTDA’s mission: “To be a leader in the economic development of Buncombe County by attracting and servicing visitors, generating income, jobs and tax revenues which make the community a better place to live and visit.” Along with its industry partners, CVB staff promotes the area as an attractive tourism destination to visitors, meeting and convention planners, tour operators and incentive groups

The objectives and primary purpose of DARN are to serve as the point where residents of the Central Business District of Asheville connect to each other and the community, and to give strength to their voice in neighborhood issues.

DARN Downtown Asheville Residential Neighbors

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How did we get here?

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Public investment (staff, policy, capital projects)

Private ventures (civic leaders, business risk, volunteering)

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City Council forms the Asheville Downtown Commission, originally called:

The AshevilleRevitalization Commission

1977

Elvis dies August 16th

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In the 80’s and early 90’s…

A number of large projects were completed here:- Pack Place- Pack Plaza- Wall Street Revitalization- The Akzona Building

Results:A lot of expensive construction and more hope for downtown…..

but still few people.

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The mission of the Asheville Downtown Association is to be a voice of the downtown community and to promote and support quality economic, cultural and residential development of downtown Asheville.

1988

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Along with the big projects, local government, lead by the City, had

taken some important steps:

1. Liquor by the drink for

restaurants was passed

2. The City approved sidewalk dining

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3. The City Built Parking

Garages

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The Civic Center

4. Major public buildings were kept downtown

Justice System and

Jails

Also:The Library

Sheriff’s OfficeBaseball Field

City HallCounty Offices

Federal Courthouse and Offices

Social ServicesHealth Department

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Diverse HeartArts

Restaurants & Entertainment

ResidentsReligious

Institutions

Civic Institutions

Businesses History

Gatherings

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Where’s the

money?

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Retail ValueRetail Value

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Asheville

Buncombe

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Asheville

Buncombe

Asheville

Buncombe

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What is the Value?

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Efficiency

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3.2 7.1 3.0 1.3 4.7 2.1 9.6 0.5 2.1Efficiency Factor

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6.4 15.6 9.5 0.5 22.3 10.0 38.6 11.5 7.9Efficiency Factor

3.3

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$2.7 Million

to the City, and

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$3.4 Million

to the County.

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Buncombe Annual Budget

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Buncombe Annual Budget

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WE’RE DOING GREAT!

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…but we’re at a crossroads.

Which prompted the Downtown Master

Plan

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Downtown Master Plan

What is the Downtown

Master Plan?

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Zoning Amendments

Downtown Master Plan

Design Guidelines

Variances

Incentives

Enforcement

Culture and Arts

Transportation & Parking

Management

Urban Design

Ordinances

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Downtown Management

MSD Tax

Marketing

City Contribution

Downtown Events & Festivals

Revolving Funds

Façade Grants

County Contribution

NGO Contribution

Clean & Green

Ambassadors & Security

Public Art

RFP Redevelopment

Streetscape projects

TIF

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Downtown is in need of professional management

Balancing the entrepreneurial

and the managerial…

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How is downtown managed?

Economic:Business & Development

Physical:Safety & Cleanliness

Social:Events & Marketing

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What should be standard equipment for a downtown and

what is optional “extras”?

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Downtown Planning/Development Staff v.Downtown Tax Value

$104 Million

$350 Million

$552 Million

¾ staff equivalent

3 staff equivalents

5 staff equivalents

We may be applying insufficient staff resources to meet the challenge ahead

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How do we pay for it?

Downtown makes (financial and cultural) wealth

How do we move into the future?

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The lion’s share of this growth was through the

community …

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Is the effort leveraged?

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Downtown

Are we reinvesting in downtown?

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Downtown Management

MSD Tax

Marketing

City Contribution

Downtown Events & Festivals

Revolving Funds

Façade Grants

County Contribution

NGO Contribution

Clean & Green

Ambassadors & Security

Public Art

RFP Redevelopment

Streetscape projects

We need everyone’s help to put together a sustainable and ongoing tool kit.

TIF

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