The public is invited to review and provide feedback on the draft Pack Square Plaza Vision Plan when it’s released by the City and County on July 21, 2023.
You can find the plan on the City’s engagement hub or on the Pack Square Plaza Vision Project Page. Comments are accepted 24/7 online at the engagement hub and feedback will be welcomed at upcoming engagement events.
The finalized plan will go to Asheville City Council on Tuesday, September 12, 2023
The recommendations included in the plan are based on ten guiding principles/themes developed through more than nine months of community engagement. In addition to outlining a long-term, aspirational vision for a more welcoming and inclusive heart of downtown, the plan will also outline improvements that can be made in the short term and with limited resources.
The public is invited to attend the following public sessions on July 28 and 29 to learn about the Plan and provide feedback:
Reshaping Pack Square Plaza and Connecting The Block Through Design Improvements This interactive drop-in session includes a self-guided tour of ten design-based recommendations to help Pack Square Plaza and adjacent neighborhood, The Block, become more welcoming and inclusive for all people. Nick Lowe, Landscape Architect from McAdams is joined by City and County staff to discuss the nuts and bolts of the recommendations. The team welcomes participant input that will help make the project more successful.
Ongoing Engagement Activities
In addition to the public meetings scheduled, the Pack Square Visioning project continues to offer online opportunities for the public to provide input on the future of Pack Square. Check out the Pack Square Engagement Hub on the City of Asheville’s website, especially after the plan is released on July 21, 2023.
For more information about the review process, including the current date for a presentation to City Council, visit www.ashevillenc.gov/packsquare. Find a copy of this press release on Asheville City Source.