D. H. Ramsey Library Special Collections and University Archives

Housing Authority of the City of Asheville
M2007.12-3

 Part 3 - Asheville Downtown Commercial Complex

Summary Information

Repository
UNC Asheville Special Collections and University Archives
Title
Housing Authority of the City of Asheville - Part 3 - Asheville Downtown Commercial Complex
ID
M2007.12-3
Date [inclusive]
1985-1990
Extent
4.0 Linear feet
Physical Description
Part 3, Downtown Commercial Complex files contains planning books, property analyses, appraisals, correspondence, newspaper clippings, legal documents, publicity materials, and maps.
Location
Located in Special Collections, Row 6 Section 4 & 5, and Row 5 Section 5 [Box OS1]
Language
English
Abstract
The Asheville Downtown Commercial Complex records include materials from the City of Asheville related to the unsuccessful 1980-81 efforts to build an urban mall complex in an 11-city block area in downtown Asheville.

Preferred Citation

Housing Authority of the City of Asheville Records, Special Collections, D. H. Ramsey Library, University of North Carolina at Asheville.

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Arrangement Note

The majority of materials in Part 3 - Downtown Commercial Complex section of the HACA records are housed in Boxes 12-15 as described in this finding aid. A few oversize planning maps of the Downtown Commercial Complex are housed in the HACA Oversize Materials Box 1 (Location Row 6, Section 4).

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

UNC Asheville Special Collections and University Archives

Ramsey Library, CPO # 1500
One University Heights
Asheville, North Carolina, 28804-8504
828.251.6645
speccoll@unca.edu

Custodial History

The records of the Housing Authority of the City of Asheville were acquired by UNCA in July 2007, and the legal transfer of ownership occurred on October 16, 2007 when the Asheville City Council approved the transfer of the material files and photographs and provided a subsidy for the processing of the collection. Since then, additional materials were identified and acquired in 2008.

Processing Information

Part 3, Asheville Downtown Commercial Complext files were processed by Ashley McGhee, Summer 2015.

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Collection Inventory

Box 12: Asheville Downtown Commercial Complex Administrative Files 

Folder 1: Booklet, City of Asheville Building Inspection, North Lexington Avenue Area, Asheville, NC 

Folder 2: Booklet, Block 8- Property Analysis of North Lexington Avenue Area, Asheville, NC 

Folder 3: Booklet, Block 7- Property Analysis of North Lexington Avenue Area, Asheville, NC 

Folder 4: Booklet, Block 6- Property Analysis of North Lexington Avenue Area, Asheville, NC 

Folder 5: Booklet, Block 5- Property Analysis of North Lexington Avenue Area, Asheville, NC 

Folder 6: Booklet, Block 4- Property Analysis of North Lexington Avenue Area, Asheville, NC 

Folder 7: Booklet, Block 1- Property Analysis of North Lexington Avenue Area, Asheville, NC 

Folder 8: Booklet, Leather Backed, Clear Front, Asheville Downtown Commercial Complext Redevelopment Plan, Revised Draft 9/8/81 

Folder 9: Booklet, Block 2- Property Analysis of North Lexington Avenue Area, Asheville, NC 

Folder 10: Booklet, Block 3- Property Analysis of North Lexington Avenue Area, Asheville, NC 

Folder 11: Booklet, Orange Cover, Asheville Dowtown Commercial Complex, Redevelopment Plan 

Folder 12: Papers, Legislative History of Urban Renewal 

Folder 13: Booklet, Leather Backed, Clear Front Asheville Downtown Commercial Complext Draft Redevelopment Plan; Plats and Brochures Included 

Folder 14: Asheville Downtown Commerical Complex, Draft Plan, Revised 9/8/81; Copy for Public Review 

Folder 15: Asheville Downtown Commercial Complex Redevelopment Plan, Original Copy, Includes Overhead Projector Slides 

Box 13: Asheville Downtown Commercial Complex Administration Files, 1981 

Folder 1: Planning Materials, Estimates, Charleston, SC Court Case Record; Includes HUD Relocation Booklet, Plats, Photograph 

Folder 2: Correspondance and Plats 

Folder 3: Proposals, Cost Analysis 

Folder 4: Planning and Zoning Papers and Correspondance 

Folder 5: Planning and Zoning Papers 

Folder 6: City Council Correspondance 

Folder 7: City of Asheville Correspondance 

Folder 8: Capital Analysis and Operating Expense Over 20 Years 

Folder 9: Responsibilities Lists 

Folder 10: Lease Draft and UDAG Grant Proposal 

Folder 11: Technical Committee Meeting and Estimates 

Folder 12: Correspondance Regarding Appraisals 

Folder 13: Redevelopment Plan Correspondance 

Folder 14: Financials 

Folder 15: Agreement For Services 

Folder 16: Urban Development Paperwork, Booklet, Preliminary Letter Report on Proposed Hotel 

Folder 17: Occupancy and Ownership, Includes Relocation Booklet 

Folder 18: Budget Estimates 

Folder 19: Appraisal Proposals 

Folder 20: Appraisal Services and Agreement, Includes Plat 

Folder 21: Appraisal Services and Agreement 

Folder 22: Appraisal Services and Agreement 

Folder 23: Legal Notices 

Folder 24: Location and Acquisition Estimates 

Folder 25: Displacement Records 

Folder 26: Grant Application Outline 

Folder 27: City Council Rescinded Approval 

Folder 28: Newspaper Articles 

Folder 29: Miscellaneous Correspondance 

Folder 30: Building Permit Report 

Folder 31: Public Hearing Tapes and CD's 

Box 14: Asheville Downtown Commercial Complex, Ownership Data Files, Appraisal Reports 

Folder 1: Ownership Data North Lexington Avenue Area, Blocks 1 and 2 

Folder 2: Ownership Data North Lexington Avenue Area, Block 3 

Folder 3: Ownership Data North Lexington Avenue Area, Blocks 4, 5, and 6 

Folder 4: Ownership Data North Lexington Avenue Area, Block 7 and 8 

Folder 5: Appraisal Reports, North Lexington Avenue Area Redevelopment Project, Includes Photos 

Box 15: Asheville Downtown Commercial Complex, Appraisal Files, 1981 

Folder 1: Appraisal Report North Lexington Area Redevelopment Project, Block 1, Includes Photos 

Folder 1A: Unbound Property Analysis and Appraisals North Lexington Avenue Area, Block 1 

Folder 2: Appraisal Report North Lexington Area Redevelopment Project, Block 2, Includes Photos 

Folder 2A: Unbound Property Analysis and Appraisals North Lexington Avenue Area, Block 2 

Folder 3: Appraisal Report North Lexington Area Redevelopment Project, Block 3, Includes Photos 

Folder 3A: Unbound Property Analysis and Appraisals North Lexington Avenue Area, Block 3 

Folder 4: Appraisal Report North Lexington Area Redevelopment Project, Block 4, Includes Photos 

Folder 4A: Unbound Property Analysis and Appraisals North Lexington Avenue Area, Block 4 

Folder 5: Appraisal Report North Lexington Area Redevelopment Project, Block 5, Includes Photos 

Folder 5A: Unbound Property Analysis and Appraisals North Lexington Avenue Area, Block 5 

Folder 6: Appraisal Report North Lexington Area Redevelopment Project, Block 6, Includes Photos 

Folder 6A: Unbound Property Analysis and Appraisals North Lexington Avenue Area, Block 6 

Folder 7: Appraisal Report North Lexington Area Redevelopment Project, Block 7, Includes Photos 

Folder 7A: Unbound Property Analysis and Appraisals North Lexington Avenue Area, Block 7 

Folder 8: Appraisal Report North Lexington Area Redevelopment Project, Block 8, Includes Photos 

Folder 8A: Unbound Property Analysis and Appraisals North Lexington Avenue Area, Block 7 

Folder 9: Final Draft Appraisal Report and Correspondance, Includes Plat 

Box OS 1: Asheville Downtown Commercial Complex, Maps and Plats 

Drawing No. 80143 - Condition of Existing Structures, North Lexington Avenue Area, October 1980 

Drawing No. 80143 - Condition of Existing Structures, North Lexington Avenue Area, October 1980 [With annotations] 

Drawing - North Lexington Avenue Area, nd. [# copies, two with different annotations, and copy of expenditure report dated March 11, 1891] 

Map No. 1 - Project Area Map 

Map No. 2 - Existing Zoning & Land Use Map 

Map No. 3 - Property Disposal Map 

Map No. 4 - Physical Improvements Map/Streets & Storm Drainage 

Map No. 5a - Physical Improvements Map/Water 

Map No. 5b - Physical Improvements Map/Sewer 

Map No. 6 - Preliminary Site Plan 

Map No. 7 - Land Acquisition Map