Located in the Hominy Valley near Asheville, Pisgah View State Park contains over 1,500 acres of land that has been home to a wide variety of inhabitants and currently recounts its history through over 40 remaining structures, wide open pastures, deep forests, and nearly 50,000 linear feet of cascading trout streams all within the vista of Mount Pisgah. The history of this land spans from the original American Indian settlers, through decades of hospitality at Pisgah View Ranch, to the present-day repurposing of the property into public land.
Equinox was hired to create a Master Plan for this property to reveal the rich history of the landscape and recount the transition to and heritage of Pisgah View Ranch. The plan carefully weaves together resource conservation and resiliency opportunities, public recreation, and education. Through this planning effort, a 20-year vision has been set forth to guide the future of this unique and storied landscape.
A detailed natural resource, historical, and asset evaluation was completed to best understand the existing conditions of the site. Opportunities and constraints were then identified to shape how the park relates to the landscape and its surrounding communities. This analysis resulted in an informed plan that includes the development of recreational amenities, educational opportunities, conservation and resiliency values, phasing recommendations, and subsequent cost estimates for implementation. This plan identifies and recommends providing equitable access to park amenities, scenic views, areas of historical documentation, and activities contained within the park. This plan was developed in tandem with North Carolina State Parks Leadership staff, through the guidance of local stakeholder groups, and input from the public. Pisgah View State Park will be the first state park solely within Buncombe County.
Ecological Assessments | Greenway/Park Planning & Design | Land Planning & Master Planning | Outdoor Recreation Planning | Sustainable Design