Leasing Opportunity for 91 Riverside Drive

The City of Asheville, North Carolina is requesting proposals to lease and activate the city-owned 1.03-acre parcel at 91 Riverside Drive in the River Arts District, with proposals due August 31, 2026, and a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on August 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM at the project site.

The opportunity supports post-Helene economic recovery through adaptable, flood-tolerant, and low-impact designs aligned with the city's "Live With the River" strategy. Attendance at the pre-proposal meeting is mandatory for all prospective bidders. The projected leasing start date is November 1, 2026.

Questions are due August 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM. All RFP documents are available exclusively on the City of Asheville's procurement website at www.ashevillenc.gov/bids, which also serves as the official source for addenda. Inquiries should be directed to Rachel Taylor, Project Manager, at rtaylor@ashevillenc.gov. The city reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive informalities. No contract value, specific financial terms, set-asides, or detailed evaluation criteria are disclosed in the solicitation advertisement.