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Staff outlines Swannanoa small-area plan timeline, engagement gaps and draft policy map
Summary
Planning staff updated the Buncombe County Planning Board on the Swannanoa small-area plan on Oct. 20, citing partner grants and technical assistance, public engagement metrics, and notable gaps in participation.
Buncombe County planning staff briefed the Planning Board on Oct. 20 about progress on the Swannanoa small-area plan, the county-led planning effort that began in January 2025.
Staff said the county is working with the Land of Sky Regional Council as the planning consultant, has secured a $10,000 grant and up to 80 hours of technical assistance from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission for conservation-focused inputs, and is collaborating with the Appalachian Design Center for community-based recovery planning. The planning timeline anticipates continued engagement through spring 2026 and final public hearings in August 2026.
Staff reported outreach to date included 19 in-person advertised events (about 76 staff hours at events), approximately 273 e-news subscribers, 103 participants in an initial boundary poll and roughly…
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