Asheville voters pass Bond Referendums totaling $80 million for improvements to parks and recreation, transportation, public safety facilities and affordable housing

Thank you City of Asheville voters for approving the 2024 General Obligation Bond Referendums totaling $80 million.  

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 web page.