Robin Cape: "Come Learn about the History of Downtown May 15, 2008"

Councilwoman Robin Cape invites the public to attend the second in a series of public meetings to encourage participation in the ongoing development of the Asheville Downtown Master Plan, headed by a new team of consultants who are not associated with the old, failed and forgotten Vision 2025.

Writes Cape in her May 14, 2008, online newsletter: "On May 15th, come learn about the history of Downtown Asheville! Hear from local experts on the history of downtown. You'll hear why downtown developed the way it did, fell into disrepair and was ultimately revitalized. We'll also talk about segregation and urban redevelopment projects and the effects on downtown and local residents."

She said that speakers will include Leslie Anderson, former Director of the Downtown Development office and expert on downtown revitalization; Jim Samsel, local architect and member of the Pack Square Conservancy; Harry Weiss of Public Interest Projects and former director of the Preservation Society.

Cape added: "We hope to have an additional speaker to talk about the East End and Downtown. This evening promises to be full of interesting stories. Even if you know the general history of downtown, you will learn something new!" 

If you plan to go: The meeting on May 15 will run from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Public Works Facility located at 161 S. Charlotte Street in Downtown Asheville.
 
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