Coxe Avenue Complete Street
Improving Urban Streetscape
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Creating a pedestrian-friendly connection
City of Asheville – Coxe Avenue Complete Street Project
The Coxe Avenue Complete Street project aims to improve more than half a mile of urban streetscape on Coxe Avenue between Patton Avenue and Southside. This project will create a more welcoming pedestrian-and-bike-friendly connection between downtown, the Southside neighborhood, and other destinations along the corridor. The improvements will enhance the experience of both locals and visitors, positioning Coxe Avenue as a model for walkable, bikeable, and inviting streetscapes that can be replicated throughout Asheville.
Award: $2,983,890
Timeline: May 2025 – August 2026
Project Highlights
- Street improvement project that will includes the demolition and reconstruction of just over one-half mile of urban streetscape on Coxe Avenue between Patton Avenue and Southside to create a more pedestrian-friendly destination.
- The following improvements will enhance the customer experience and provide a more engaging and welcoming connection between Downtown and the Southside neighborhood
- Reducing flood impacts through stormwater improvements: Water, stormwater, and sewer improvements to reduce flood impacts in the Southside
- Increasing safety for all modes of transportation: by slowing vehicles, managing vehicle curb cuts, and improving bike and transit facilities
- Streetscape improvements and activating the street edge for pedestrians: Roadway rebuild and resurfacing, wider sidewalks with gathering spaces, streetscape amenities, street trees and landscaping, street lighting, and public art
- LIFT Fund Committee recommends requiring the City present the design plans and more detailed construction budget to the board once the design phase is complete.
