Resilient Future
Local 2 Local Activation Project
A critical aspect of Thrive Asheville's work is piloting interventions that inspire activation and civic engagement. The Local 2 Local Activation Project was made possible through the generosity of a donor committed to fostering regenerative development and strengthening connections among artists and local businesses in downtown Asheville. A local business is defined as a business that is privately held and not publicly traded or registered as a franchise; regionally based with no corporate headquarters outside of North Carolina; have owners with over 50% controlling interest living in Buncombe or one of the surrounding counties; and be independently owned and free to make their own business decisions without the need for approval by owners or affiliates outside of the area. The downtown boundaries we are interested in this activation follow the ADID (Asheville Downtown Improvement District) boundaries.
In partnership with Go Local and the Asheville Downtown Association, Thrive Asheville is offering a one-time opportunity for micro-grants of up to $2,000 to support projects that build community, celebrate local creativity, and enhance the vibrancy of our downtown. Applications close on January 15 and projects must be completed by March 15.
Ready to apply? View the application here
Questions? Contact Leah Ferguson at leah@thriveasheville.org
Thrive brought together dozens of local volunteers in March to explore the role of resilience hubs in the readiness and recovery phases of major disaster management.
Resilience hubs were lifelines when Helene struck, and they will be again in the event of another disaster.
Thrive is helping to build a network of these hubs, which are designed to distribute supplies, fill communication gaps, and connect survivors to critical services when disaster strikes. We are working to learn the best practices that have transformed other cities after major storms, advocating to adopt those standards to make our communities more sustainable in future years.
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