In September 2022, the City of Asheville and Buncombe County kicked off the Pack Square Plaza Visioning project — a plan to create a more accessible, inclusive + equitable space downtown. Beginning today, the public is invited to give feedback on the draft plan.

The recommendations in the plan focus on repurposing the former Vance Monument area, future design processes for capital improvements,better connecting Pack Square to The Block, and more.

Make your voice heard

The community can view the draft plan via the City's engagement hub. After reviewing the draft, you can submit feedback online through the engagement hub or at one of the following public sessions:

Creating a Richer History about the Heart of Our Downtown| Friday, July 28| 10-11 a.m. | Asheville Public Works/Development Services Building, 161 S. Charlotte St. | Hear from Buncombe County Special Collections Manager Katherine Calhoun Cutshall about new findings and lesser known narratives in the history of the heart of our downtown.

Reshaping Pack Square Plaza and Connecting The Block Through Design Improvements| Friday, July 28| 12-3 p.m. | Asheville Public Works/Development Services Building, 161 S. Charlotte St. | Attend this drop-in session that includes a self-guided tour of ten design-based recommendations to help Pack Square Plaza and the adjacent neighborhood, The Block, become more welcoming and inclusive for all.

A Conversation about Pack Square Plaza and the Value of Public Space| Saturday, July 29| 12-2 p.m. | Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville, 87 Haywood St. | Mitchell Silver will provide an overview of the draft Pack Square Vision Plan while presenting a case for why continued investments in Asheville’s public spaces should be a priority.

What's next?

Once feedback is reviewed, a finalized plan will be presented to the Asheville City Council on Tuesday, September 12.