Linking Lands and Communities
in the Land-of-Sky Region
Creating a framework for conservation and development that    
respects community values and natural systems


         
   About Land-of-Sky Regional Council

    Land-of-Sky Regional Council is a multi-county, local government planning
    and development organization in North Carolina.   It is one of 17 such
    organizations in the state and serves Region B, which includes the
    counties of Buncombe, Henderson, Madison and Transylvania.

    Land-of-Sky Regional Council is made up of chief elected officials -
    mayors and county commission chairpersons and alternates - from
    member governments, one private representative of economic
    development interests in each county and two at-large members.
    Members meet monthly to plan programs  and set policies and goals
    to benefit the entire region.



    Mission Statement

    “Work with local governments, the Region’s leadership, state and federal agencies, service providers, and
    volunteers to foster desirable social, economic, cultural and ecological conditions in Buncombe, Henderson,
    Madison and Transylvania Counties."


    Organization

    The Council is made up of chief elected officials - mayors and county commission chairpersons and alternates -
    from member governments, one private representative of economic development interests in each county and
    two at-large members. Members meet monthly to plan programs and set policies and goals to benefit the entire
    region.

    Click here to see the list of Officers.

    The professional staff carries out approved programs and policies and provides local governments and
    agencies with grant and technical assistance.


         Linking Lands and Communities Project Staff





           
339 New Leicester Hwy. Asheville, NC 28806
ph: (828) 251-6622     fax: (828) 251-6353
A Project of Land-of-Sky Regional Council