Asheville Design Center’s Vision for Western North Carolina:

 

• Design: Western North Carolina enjoys an excellent built environment that supports vibrant communities in balance with the rich cultural heritage and natural environment.

 

• Inclusion: All Western North Carolina, including underserved urban neighborhoods and rural communities, benefit from creative design.

 

• Capacity: Western North Carolina communities use thoughtful design solutions for community problems.

 

• Community Advocacy: A broad coalition of organizations and communities work together to champion well-planned and designed human, cultural and natural environments.

 

• Professional Community: Western North Carolina is home to a thriving public and private professional design community.

 

• Resource Center: Asheville Design Center is a center for elevated dialogue on design innovation and best practices.

 

• Reputation: Asheville Design Center is acknowledged as a trusted partner and leader for achieving excellence.

 

Asheville Design Center Serves Western North Carolina’s:

• Underserved urban neighborhoods and rural communities
• Local governments
• Nonprofit organizations
• Design professionals and students