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The French Broad River Recreational Access Project aims to connect Buncombe and Henderson Counties through new greenway development, enhancing outdoor recreational opportunities, natural resource conservation, and economic growth. The project focuses on creating a network of greenways along the French Broad River and its tributaries, benefiting communities like Hendersonville, Fletcher, and the Mills River area. Emphasizing the importance of environmental stewardship and community connectivity, the initiative seeks to establish new river access points and enhance existing ones, supporting local economies and promoting healthy outdoor lifestyles.
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French Broad River Recreational Access Project Connecting Communities in Support of Outdoor Recreation, Natural Resource Conservation, and Economic Development
French Broad River Recreational Access Project New Greenway Development New River Access
French Broad River Recreational Access Project Asheville Connecting Buncombe and Henderson Counties via outdoor recreational corridors Buncombe County Henderson County Hendersonville
French Broad River Recreational Access Project Long Shoals Road Connecting Communities via the French Broad River and selected tributaries. To Fletcher French Broad Mills River Mud Creek Cane Creek To Hendersonville Mills River Town Center
GREENWAYS: Buncombe and Henderson Counties have Adopted Greenway Master Plans that Follow the French Broad River Corridor
Buncombe County Phase 1 and Phase 2 Greenway Initiatives Future Connection to Cane Creek greenway is in master plan Phase 2 Glen Bridge to Long Shoals Road Proposed Phase 1 Northern Terminus – Glen Bridge Road
Henderson County Phase 1 and Phase 2 Greenway Initiatives Phase 1 Southern Terminus Westfeldt Park Cane Creek to Fletcher Phase 2 to Mills River town center
Phase 1 Greenway Simple Property Ownership, Cooperative Owners Objective: Phase 1 greenway (3.5 miles) in-place within 18 months
Existing River Access & Proposed River Access Points Priority 1 Objective: First new river access in-place within 12 months Priority 2 Priority 3