Nasty Branch Signage Survey
Nasty Branch Signage Survey
A project that honors the history of the Southside Community, share your stories!
Hello Southside residents and those that grew up in the Southside that might live elsewhere now! We want to hear from you!
The “Nasty Branch Greenway'' is a .75 mile paved walking path that is expected to begin construction in Summer 2024. The greenway will include a series of signs throughout the path that tells the story of the Southside before Urban Renewal in the late 60s and early 70s.
The City is seeking first person memories of what the Southside was like before it was razed. Our goal is to honor the Southside neighborhood, its community of people, and its African American heritage. Please fill this form out and share your experiences to aid in the creation of the signs for the Nasty Branch Greenway.
Please click here for a draft of the signs. The draft signs were created with input from longtime Southside residents to explore the subjects and the stories for the panels along the Greenway. They are not final: your input will influence and expand the information presented on the signs.
Do you know anyone who might not be able to send information digitally? We are happy to have phone conversations with anyone who would prefer to talk on the phone. Please reach out to Hayley Burton at 828-232-4564 or hburton@ashevillenc.gov, by April 1 2023.
Additionally, please reach out to hburton@ashevillenc.gov if you have any photos you would like to submit for possible inclusion on the signs.