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N.C. cities should avoid ‘space race’

posted June 6, 2006

RALEIGH – Two N.C. cities could save taxpayers from millions of dollars in unnecessary spending, by slamming the door on new convention center projects. That’s the key recommendation in a…
Research Report

North Carolina Convention Centers: Important Lessons for Asheville and Wilmington

posted June 6, 2006 by Travis Fisher, Dr. Michael Sanera

A careful review of experiences in Raleigh and Charlotte should warn other North Carolina cities that convention and civic center projects are a bad idea.
Press Release

Study: Asheville Should Sell Civic Center

posted December 21, 2005

RALEIGH – The Asheville Civic Center is deteriorating and has lost nearly $1 million a year since 2000, prompting the city to convene a task force to find a solution.
Research Report

Solving Asheville’s Civic Center Dilemma: Making Lemonade Out of a Lemon

posted December 20, 2005 by Travis Fisher, Dr. Michael Sanera

The Asheville Civic Center is deteriorating and has lost nearly $1 million a year since 2000. The Asheville City Council convened a task force to find a solution. This report offers a solution not currently in the public discussion: sell the Civic Center to a private company.

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