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Legacy Neighborhoods Coalition urges data-driven anti-displacement package for Asheville
Summary
Sekou Coleman of the Legacy Neighborhoods Coalition presented six priorities including preservation districts, displacement impact reviews, targeted CDBG and capital prioritization, formal engagement triggers, earlier notifications with plain-language summaries, and legacy public art commitments.
Sekou Coleman, speaking for the Legacy Neighborhoods Coalition, told the Housing and Community Development Committee on Jan. 20 that Asheville should adopt an integrated, data‑driven approach to prevent displacement in historically Black and long‑standing neighborhoods. "Asheville's legacy neighborhoods hold deep historical, cultural, and economic significance for our city," Coleman said, and outlined six priorities he said should act as an “ecosystem,” not as stand‑alone items.
Coleman asked the city to pursue preservation districts with boundaries defined in partnership with residents and supported by GIS, permit and census data so standards are defensible and reflect…
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