The Asheville-Buncombe Continuum of Care (CoC) board will form a working group to address rising concerns around homelessness in West Asheville, following a wide-ranging discussion at its Aug. 14 meeting.
Board members described increasing tensions among residents, businesses and people experiencing homelessness and agreed on the need for a more coordinated, community-based response. CoC is a coalition that coordinates local efforts to prevent and respond to homelessness.
City Manager Debra Campbell, a board member, said the city’s intent is not to criminalize homelessness…