Asheville Riverfront to get $50 million makeover


Public spending on greenways, road rerouting and other infrastructure upgrades in and around what has become known as Asheville’s River Arts District will reach $50 million in the next six years, municipal staff involved with the projects say. That infusion of public funding into a once-industrial district will be accompanied by about $200 million in private investment. The overhaul is being led by the city, though about 44 percent of public money is coming from federal and state sources. Some of the most notable changes will be the rerouting of roads and the addition of pedestrian and bicycle amenities. The district has seen a surge in walkers and cyclists.