General About the Organization/Mission
Mission: Our mission is to provide creative regional solutions to relevant and emerging issues in Buncombe, Henderson, Madison and Transylvania counties while providing a standard of excellence in the delivery of federal, state, and regional services for our member communities.
From the website, "Land of Sky Regional Council is a multi-county, local government, planning and development organization. We reach county and municipal borders providing technical assistance to local governments and administer projects and programs which benefit our region’s citizens."
Basic Info
Type of Organization | Government |
Website | http://www.landofsky.org/ |
Primary Contact |
339 New Leicester Hwy., Suite 140 Asheville, NC 28806 p: 828.251.6622 f: 828.251.6353 Toll Free in North Carolina: 1-800-727-0557 [email protected] |
Social Media |
Issues of Focus
History of Organization
Land of Sky originated in 1966 as a partnership between Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Madison, and Transylvania counties. The organization serves as a collaborative body to assist in the
Programs and Projects
- Economic and Community Development
- Volunteer Services
- Area Agency on Aging
- Mountain Area Workforce Development
- Mountain Mobility
- French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization
Partners and Frequent Collaborators
Land of Sky Regional Council serves 4 counties and 15 municipalities located in western North Carolina.
Buncombe County
City of Asheville
Town of Biltmore Forest
Town of Black Mountain
Town of Montreat
Town of Weaverville
Town of Woodfin
Henderson County
Village of Flat Rock
Town of Fletcher
City of Hendersonville
Town of Laurel Park
Madison County
Town of Hot Springs
Town of Marshall
Town of Mars Hill
Transylvania County
City of Brevard
Future Developments for This Wiki
- Need internal (localwiki) links for counties and towns, when possible.