Asheville Releases Draft Plans on How it Will Spend its $225M Federal Helene Recovery Funds
According to Citizen Times, The city has released its draft plan outlining how $225 million in federal disaster recovery funding might be spent, which includes millions allocated for infrastructure, economic recovery and housing, intended to address recovery needs that cannot be met by other sources.
While the plan will be amended over time, and describes broad program, not specific projects, there are significant allocations proposed for revitalization of flooded commercial districts, workforce development, small business support and affordable multifamily housing construction.
The city is asking residents to provide input on the plan through April 3.
