The City of Asheville is seeking professional support to update the Comprehensive Plan and to completely rewrite related development regulations. This project is planned to...

• Update the 2018 Comprehensive plan using current data and guidance from recently adopted plans, policies, reports, and Helene Recovery data.
• Create new development regulations that reflect the goals and priorities in the Comprehensive Plan.
• Identify updates needed to the Future Land Use Map and other documents used to guide land use decisions.
• Develop strategies that support long term resilience and recovery.
• Make development codes and guidelines easier to understand and use for current and future generations.

On Friday, March 6, 2026, the City will formally open a competitive solicitation for this project.

The announcement and full details will be posted on the City's Public Bid Opportunities Page.

Note: The submission deadline is April 1, 2026.

If this isn't the right fit for your firm, please feel free to forward this information to any teams you feel would be a strong candidate.