ASHEVILLE – A collective of visionaries are taking a leap of faith in the hopes of uniting the Asheville community under one roof and banner: The People’s Place.
alexandria monque ravenel and david greenson, who intentionally spell their names lowercased, are part of the committee leading the charge to open and operate the communal facility designed to strengthen and unite the Black community and Asheville.
Community advocates, Drisana McDaniel and Rob Thomas, joined the charge as members of The People’s Place committee.
The People’s Place, a nonprofit in its early conceptual stage, plans to have an art gallery, café, gift shop, museum, rooftop garden, and an event space for “cutting-edge performances,” monque ravenel said.
The People’s Place would act as an incubator with a cyclical and cooperative model, she added. Individuals may obtain the resources, education, connections and experiences they need to achieve their career goals and build their businesses.
For instance, someone interested in owning a restaurant may use The People’s Place’s café as a starting point for gaining experience among other tools essential to launching their business.