Day: June 27, 2007
Blog Alert: Raphael.Doxos.com turns bitter against Floridians?
Typically, a visit to local writer Huw Richardson’s blog Raphael.Doxos.com reveals musings on a decidedly mystical and spiritual theme. Richardson is typically a broad-minded thinker on such topics, and seems willing to accept wisdom from any number of faiths, no matter where they originate. Except, perhaps, from Florida.
Asheville City Council
As the Asheville City Council continues incrementally reworking the Unified Development Ordinance, some proposed changes drive the discussion toward Council’s broader vision for the city. But with three Council seats up for grabs in November, the very ground on which City Council is building these amendments could shift. Five UDO amendments were on the agenda … Read more
Buncombe County Commissioners
Bill Newman‘s term as chair of the Buncombe County Planning Board expired nearly two years ago. Same goes for Roy Chapman and Karl Koon, who also serve on the nine-member body. But despite pitched public outcry over the past several months, the county commissioners don’t seem to be in any hurry to replace them. Are … Read more
The Green Scene
During the first meeting of the WNC Community Energy Advisory Council on June 21, group member Michael Shore posed a tough question. Lessons learned: Progress Energy CEO Bob McGehee told members of the Community Energy Advisory Council that the company wants public input on energy alternatives. photo by Jonathan Welch “I was really dismayed to … Read more
Malt on the march
For the last decade and a half, Asheville Brewers Supply has been located at the head of Wall Street in downtown Asheville. From its utilitarian digs within the Miles Building, the company has trafficked in considerable amounts of malt powder, hops, pure yeast strains, Belgian candi sugar, French oak chips, canned grape juice, caps, corks … Read more
Seven ways to get starstruck (and go green)
They say seven is a lucky number. For Seven-Star, a green event-planning firm based in Asheville, winning the contract to “green” the Live Earth concert series is a lucky break—and a major task. They’re charged with ensuring that concerts in Johannesburg, Rio de Janeiro, Shanghai and Tokyo, expected to attract more than a million people … Read more
New plan for The Block unveiled
After years of infighting and stalled proposals, a $20 million plan aimed at revitalizing “The Block,” a historically African-American downtown neighborhood, calls for adding new commercial space and 52 condominiums within the next two years. The plan, a partnership between a nonprofit arm of the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church and the Landmark Group, a … Read more
