IN4M Information Series kicks off Dec. 5 with workshop on property tax valuation

IN4M: Informational Series to Provide Education + Resources to Support Creative, Independent Commerce Begins in the RAD

IN4M: Property Tax Valuation 101 on Wednesday December 5, 2012

River Arts District Business Association (RADBA) and Asheville Area Arts Council (AAAC) present IN4M, an informational forum series to provide education and resources around maintaining Creative Independent Commerce in Asheville’s River Arts District.

The first IN4M event is IN4M: Property Tax Valuation 101 with Gary Roberts, Buncombe County Tax Director. Gary will address “What makes property values change?” on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Asheville Area Arts Council (346 Depot Street). 

IN4M: Property Tax Valuation 101 is free and open to the public.  It is especially relevant for business and property owners and renters in the River Arts District.

Background

On October 9, 2012, at Phil Mechanic Studios, artists and business owners in the River Arts District met with County Commissioner candidates to discuss the impact of the arts and raise awareness of the impact of the arts on the economy.

Concern for property value and tax increases led to questions about affordable rents and living in the district.  As a follow up to the Candidate Forum, River Arts District Business Association and the Asheville Area Arts Council present IN4M, a series of informational, educational forums to discuss the complexities around increasing property values, taxes and general change in the River Arts District.