Eight developments to look forward to in Asheville | AVLtoday – AVLtoday

We are just days away from 2021 and with the New Year comes new projects, plans, and amendments to ourever-changing skyline. And, after the year we just had, its no surprise thatAshevilleis jonesin for something new to look forward to development-wise that is.So without further ado, here areeight upcoming developmentson the horizonthis coming year right here inthe 828.

After a generous donation fromSilver-Line Plastics, nearlyfive acres of multi-use recreational spacehas been made possible inWoodfin.Silver-Line Parkincludesaccess to the French Broad River+ has a potentialtie in to theCraggy Mountain Rail Line. Along with playgrounds, greenways, swings + more, the space will provide aboat rampfor local kayak aficionados. The final parkdesign is still being developed+ should be completed inearly 2021.

After three years of planning + gathering community feedback, theHaywood Page Projecthas been adopted by Asheville City Council + isheading into implementation considerationfor 2021. The concept plan byNelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architectsfeatures acentral plaza, multi-story building, community garden space, seating area+ the potential forpublic art. Check out thefull narrated videofor the concept plan.

Ever wondered whats inside the big S&W Cafeteria building? Soon, you wont have to.Highland Brewing Company,Ellington Realty Group+ James Beard award-winningChef Meherwan Iranihave partnered to revive the Art Deco building with the creation of theS&W Market. The new concept will featurefour curated food stallsthat display creative cuisine on the main floor, abar on the main floor+full taproomon the mezzanine level. The nextdevelopment phase kicks off in January, so stay tuned to seewhats going on.

Planned by theFIRC Group,Main Street at Enka Villagefeatures a148-room hotel, 180 multifamily condominiums + a 10,300-square-foot retail spaceplanned by theFIRC Group, could be coming to Enka off ofSand Hill Rd.near Smokey Park Hwy. The retail space will also include a new restaurant,Caf Verona, and the hotel would be aSpringHill Suites by Marriot.If approved, the new development could be completed by 2022.

One of the biggest developments announced this year wasProject Ranger, a one million-square-footmanufacturing facilitythat includes a brand new bridge across the French Broad River near I-26. The brainchild of aerospace companyPratt & Whitney, a division ofRaytheon Technologies Corp., Project Ranger will offer jobs in areas like engineering, technology, production + management for Buncombe County + the Asheville Metro Region.Hiring will start in late 2021and is expected to create 800+ jobs through 2027.

Bar?Check.Hot yoga studio?Check.Off-leash dog park?Check. Could a place bemore AshevillethanDown Dog Yoga Studio & Dog Bar? Were itching to find out. A hybrid of the three aforementioned elements, its slated to open in2021and will feature10 local rotating taps, lots ofvino + seltzeroptions, andplenty of adorable pups.

In the coolest collaboration with theCity of Asheville Parks + Rec. Department+Pisgah Area Southern Offroad Biking Association, you can expect a new biking experience for 2021. The bike skills park is anatural surface trail approximately 2,500 feet long. Whether youre just starting out on your mountain biking journey or are a veteran rider, the park isdesigned to build specific mountain biking skills. Construction is set tobegin at the end of July+ should last for four weeks,weather permitting.

TheRoberson-Smoky Park Highway Retail + Residential Centerwill feature five new buildings + house two existing structures on Smokey Park Highway. The development includes20 residential units, 20,000 feet of retail space + 4,000 feetdesignated for amedical facility. The space islocated next to Pristine Car Wash in Candler+ is being developed in the space thatpreviously housed Roberson Motors.

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