September 26, 2023Asheville City Council
From the minutes, not yet reviewedCouncil adopts Reimagining Pack Square: A Vision Plan.
Council voted to adopt Reimagining Pack Square: A Vision Plan.
- Passed. Everyone present voted yes.
- What the City says it's for: “The Plan provides ten design-based ideas for moving the community themes for improvement forward.”
More from the minutes
- “Overall, The Vision states that Pack Square Plaza in the future should: be more usable and accessible; provide new experiences and amenities; be a place for sharing stories and addressing past harm; and better connect to The Block.”
Official title: Council adopted Reimagining Pack Square: A Vision Plan
Carried unanimously
From the minutes: This motion was seconded by Councilwoman Roney and carried unanimously.
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“Councilwoman Ullman moved to adopt Reimagining Pack Square: A Vision Plan and find that the request is reasonable, is in the public interest, is consistent with the city’s comprehensive plan and other adopted plans, and meets the needs of the community in that the plan: 1) builds on the existing assets and history of the study area in context of the pending legal decision regarding the site of the former Vance Monument 2) creates a vision that values diversity, equity and inclusion and considers how the future of the area can support our growing county; 3) provides a framework for future capital improvements and improvements to programming; and, 4) outlines both short term and long term considerations for the area.”
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