Hominy Creek Greenway Connector
Approximate Length: 0.25 miles
Concept:
A pedestrian walkway proposed by the Friends of Hominy Creek Greenway, Connect Buncombe, and neighbors. This project is community driven and in collaboration with a range of stakeholders. Our goal is to share the concept; seek community support; and propose the project to the City of Asheville. Currently, there is no funding for this project.
Proposed path:
The Hominy Creek Greenway Connector would be a 0.25-mile pedestrian pathway linking Talmadge Street to the Hominy Creek Greenway. Aligned at the edge of City of Asheville property, the connector would provide a pedestrian route through the City’s maintenance facility (formerly the National Guard Armory) to an existing sidewalk on Shelburne Road. The path would cross Shelburne Road and meet the Hominy Creek Greenway trailhead providing safe access for walkers, runners, and neighbors. The proposal would be entirely within City of Asheville property and would not be located on any private property.
Timeline:
- September 2024: Postcards sent to 900 West Asheville households seeking input. 100 responses.
- April 2, 2025: Public meeting at West Asheville Library. Attended by 40 residents.
- Spring 2025: Additional community input opportunities.
If the Community Supports the Concept Plan:
- SPRING/Summer 2025: Present project and seek support from the City of Asheville.
- Present to City of Asheville Transportation Department
- Present to City of Asheville Multimodal Transportation Commission
- Present to City of Asheville Active Transportation Commission
Public Input
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Public meeting comments summary (April 2, 2025):
29 attendees provided written comments
All responses were highly supportive of the proposed project:
- 28 attendees rated the idea 10/10
- 1 attendee rated the idea 8/10
- Attendees broadly supported safer Greenway access
- Attendees encouraged bicycle access
- Attendees supported the most direct route possible to the Hominy Creek Greenway
- One attendee raised concerns about potential parking issues at the end of Talmadge Street