Deaverview Master Plan Contract

At a glance

What: Contract with City Collective, LLC to develop a master plan for City-owned land and adjacent Housing Authority land in the Deaverview neighborhood, including replacement of the 1971 Deaverview Apartments (160 units of public housing) and a site for a public school.
Where it stands: Resolution 26-183 approved September 8, 2026, not to exceed $399,800, after being pulled from the consent agenda because of a conflict of interest.
Next: Planning is expected over about 18 months, with stakeholder and community meetings early and throughout. Carrying out the plan (property acquisition or disposition, infrastructure, funding agreements) requires later approval by City Council, the Housing Authority board and the school's board.

Councilwoman Turner moved to recuse Vice-Mayor Mosley for a conflict of interest, seconded by Councilwoman Roney; unanimous, with Vice-Mayor Mosley not voting.
Councilman Hess moved the resolution, seconded by Councilwoman Roney; unanimous, Vice-Mayor Mosley not voting.

The City owns about 21 acres at Ford Street and about 16 acres adjacent to Pisgah View Road; the Housing Authority of the City of Asheville owns about 20 acres at Deaverview Road. Together the land exceeds 50 acres. The Housing Authority wants residents to relocate only once.
PEAK Academy wishes to develop a public school campus on a suitable site. The City, the Housing Authority and PEAK signed a Memorandum of Understanding for joint planning.
The plan is to include a mixed-income strategy (affordable and market-rate, rental and ownership), educational and recreational facilities, and wellness and supportive services.
Funded from CDBG-DR planning funds (the City was awarded $225 million after Tropical Storm Helene). A request for proposals ran June 16 to July 16, 2026 and drew ten proposals; City Collective scored highest after interviews.
The contract was previewed at the September 3 briefing as a "Deaverview Master Planning Partner Contract Update".

Item E pulled from consent; Vice-Mayor Mosley recused; resolution adopted unanimously.

Briefing discussed the master planning partner contract update. No detail recorded.