Pack Square Plaza Visioning and Art in the Heart

Welcome to the Pack Square Plaza Visioning Engagement Hub - We're Glad You're Here!

Information gathered on this hub- as well as through events scheduled for July 28 and July 29, and comment heard at community meetings- will be used by the City and the County to better understand the communty's interest and or concerns regarding the draft Pack Square Plaza Vision Plan- a guidebook for a more equitable, accessible and inclusive space in the heart of Asheville's downtown. The study area includes the public space between Biltmore Avenue and Market Street downtown, including the site where the Vance Monument was previously located. The final vision document also suggest ways to make a better physical and mental connection between this area and The Block neighborhood just next door, which has a past, present, and future inextricably linked to that of Pack Square Plaza and downtown Asheville.

You can find more background and information about the Pack Square Visioning Project here.

The survey is below.

What do you like most about the Vision Plan?

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that it is being considered

Reply Agreeone year ago

All Excellent ideas to utilize public areas that curently have little use for the citizens and visitors

Reply Agreeone year ago

Yes I agree

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It’s a nice idea but now is not the time. And it shouldn’t be focused on creating more racial division. Take the race based narratives put of it. You are alienating potential supporters.

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Jo PotterAs one of the organizers of the Pack Square Artisan Market I love the idea of closing N. Pack Sq. to vehicles. This is a park, make it more park like! No more monuments please. Please keep room in this part of the park for festivals and events. Many local artists make their livin...See More

Reply Agreeone year ago

its goal--to have a safe and inclusive gathering place and to remove the vance monument--- no more monuments to human beings please

Reply Agreeone year ago

What concerns you the most in the Vision Plan?

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Deborah P HamillRight now Pack Square area is not welcoming to walking handicapped people. Many areas do not have easily used handicap parking such as Spruce St and Margorie St were police reserved places take up all the areas where these spots could happen. Parking garages are not always situat...See More

Reply Agreeone year ago

how it represents the city and the lack of character - consider hiring profession landscape architect, landscape urbanist, architect, designer or artist to add character and interest and to give an attraction - check out Romare Bearden in Charlotte, NC or Bryant Park in Winston ...See More

Reply Agreeone year ago

I have no concerns I believe they have came up with all great ideas to utilize unused space

Reply Agreeone year ago

There are more pressing issues in our city than this one.

Reply Agreeone year ago

That is a good idea!

Reply Agreeone year ago

What is missing from the Vision Plan?

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A skate park. If there was a small area with minimal ramps/obstacles, it would stop people from causing damage to ledges and other area in pack square

Reply Agreeone year ago

public transportation in and out of the area and money

Reply Agreeone year ago

It's a nice dream, but we have more important things to think about and spend our money on. Just let Pack Square sit like the Pit of Despair has sat for 10 years.

Fix what needs to be fixed, and then when that's done, you can use your money on amenities and aesthetic impr...See More

Reply Agreeone year ago

...a way to ensure a presence for diversity in mechants-

Reply Agreeone year ago

RLHCommon sense and fiscal responsibility. Money wasted on this plan could be used to much greater effect on other infrastructure.

Reply Agreeone year ago

Are you aware that the City has $3 Million grant from the Mellon Foundation's Monuments Project to complete construction-level designs for Pack Square Plaza, and to design and construct the Cultural Corridor between Pack Square Plaza and The Block?

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If you know of a civic association or neighborhood group that would like to receive a presentation and talk to staff about the Vision Plan and next steps, please enter their information here.

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Considering the lack of arts-driven philanthropic groups, I think you're going to have a really hard time executing this.

Reply Agreeone year ago

RLHI believe COA will and should get an earful on this boondoggle every step of the way.

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Dina Wilson I know this grant is given just for the Monument etc. however it’s hard to get passed all the problems that seem to be ignored!

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JRHow about the Taxpayer's of Asheville? The 3 Million Grant wouldn’t even cover replacing the Memorial…Please just start there. Make it a beautiful positive Fountain of Hope for our Future with beautiful lighting, modern mountains, wildlife and bears….When you go to Europe peopl...See More

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GordonNo thanks.

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Pack Square Plaza Visioning and Art in the Heart

Pack Square Plaza Visioning and Art in the Heart

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What do you like most about the Vision Plan?

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What concerns you the most in the Vision Plan?

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Which three design ideas are the most important, in order to make Pack Square Plaza a more welcoming and inclusive place?

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What is missing from the Vision Plan?

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Are you aware that the City has $3 Million grant from the Mellon Foundation's Monuments Project to complete construction-level designs for Pack Square Plaza, and to design and construct the Cultural Corridor between Pack Square Plaza and The Block?

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If you know of a civic association or neighborhood group that would like to receive a presentation and talk to staff about the Vision Plan and next steps, please enter their information here.