Will Pack Square Conservancy build a park pavilion?

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

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The Pack Square Conservancy may not build a $2.5 million park pavilion as part of the new Pack Square Park construction underway right now. The Mountain Xpress has the details. 

A tidbit:

The board charged with overseeing the construction of the new $20 million Pack Square Park in the heart of downtown Asheville discussed dumping a planned $2.46 million park pavilion during its regular meeting Wednesday.

Members of the Pack Square Conservancy board said they’re concerned about securing funding for the building, and said an ongoing delay in finalizing a contract for construction was having a negative impact on current construction. The board decided it would make a final call on whether to move forward with the pavilion at its Jan. 7 meeting.

The pavilion was designed as a key public space in the jewel of a park under construction. The 4,200-square-foot building would sit at the center of the 6.5-acre park, which extends from the steps of Asheville City Hall and the Buncombe County Courthouse north to Pack Square. Building design features include geo-thermal heating, public restrooms, a restaurant and office space for the conservancy.