Posts by Mnt True
Asheville City Council Makes Big Changes to Support Housing!
Council approved 5 significant changes to Asheville’s development rules on Tuesday, March 11. In addition to supporting the three amendments that make it easier to build housing in commercial districts…
Read MoreTell Asheville City Council to Support Housing on Main Bus Routes!
When we build homes located near things like grocery stores, schools, restaurants, and bus routes, people have more options for how they get around and are able to spend less…
Read MoreHow to make finding a home less like losing at musical chairs
Are you interested in making homes more accessible for our friends, neighbors, and the next generation? We are too! While there are many different factors that impact home prices, one…
Read More“There is Unrest in the Urban Forest” — Why We Need to Rethink How Cities and Nature Interact
A recent piece by Daniel Herriges in Strong Towns, titled “There is Unrest in the Urban Forest,” takes a deep dive into how poorly planned urban growth puts unnecessary strain…
Read MoreJerusalem Demsas: How the US made affordable homes illegal
If you care about affordable housing, the environment, or the future of your community, you won’t want to miss this video by Jerusalem Demsas of Vox. In her clear and…
Read MoreBill McKibben on Why Progressives Need to Say “Yes” to Housing and Clean Energy
In this Mother Jones article, climate leader and author Bill McKibben tackles a tough truth: if we’re serious about addressing climate change and building more just communities, progressives must learn…
Read MoreWhy Urbanism Matters for Climate Action
When we think about tackling climate change, we often focus on big solutions—transitioning to renewable energy, electrifying cars, or protecting forests. But as The Urbanist argues in a recent article,…
Read MoreBetter Land Use: A Key Climate Solution We Can’t Afford to Ignore
A recent analysis by Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) makes a compelling case for why state-level land-use reform should be a top climate priority for America. As the report highlights, land-use…
Read MoreBuilding Back Smarter: Susan Bean on Missing Middle Housing Post-Hurricane Helene
We’re excited to share that MountainTrue’s Director of Housing and Transportation, Susan Bean, recently had an opinion piece published in the Asheville Citizen-Times. In it, Susan highlights how Asheville and…
Read MoreSupport an Eviction Moratorium and Boost Housing Aid for Helene Survivors
Urge Gov. Cooper to halt evictions and increase housing aid for Helene survivors. With a worsening housing shortage and incomes impacted by the storm, more families face displacement. Ask the Governor to protect stable housing with an eviction moratorium and added rental assistance.
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