All together now!
Let’s rebuild with compassion!
Vote SCOTT BURROUGHS for Asheville City Council
Hi, I’m Scott Burroughs, local architect, father, and community builder, and I’m running to bring professional, pragmatic, proactive leadership to Asheville City Council.
I never planned to run for office. Until recently, I expected to stay focused on running my business, working on my home, coaching my son’s little league, and if I was lucky sneaking out for a date night with my wife.
But Hurricane Helene and the proposed destruction of the UNCA woods changed that. Both hit my family — and our community — hard. One came with the full force of nature. The other was a man-made crisis brought on by a lack of leadership.
In both cases though, I was amazed at the resilience and compassion of my neighbors. We came together, we worked together. We accepted help and we gave back what we could.
I plan to run a campaign rooted in listening, collaboration, transparency and care for the next generation of Ashevillians. I’m running to help Asheville rebuild with compassion for all of us. ALL TOGETHER NOW!
Upcoming Events
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LS: Nurturing Their Future - Making Childhood Affordable
Wednesday 1/14 - 5:30-7pm
@Thrive Co-working, 2nd floor
in the Grove Arcade, 1 Page Ave.
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Park Meet Up - Malvern Hills Park
Saturday 1/17 - 10am-11am
75 Rumbough Pl,
Asheville, NC 28806
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LS: Art Spaces - Finding New Homes For Arts & Craft
Wednesday 1/21 - 5:30-7pm
@Thrive Co-working, 2nd Floor
in the Grove Arcade, 1 Page Ave.
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Park Meet Up - Jake Rusher Park
Saturday 1/24 - 10am-11am
132 State Rd 3174,
Arden, NC 28704
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LS: REBUILDING HOMES Keeping People In Their Homes
Wednesday 1/28 - 5:30-7pm
@Thrive Co-working, 2nd floor
in the Grove Arcade, 1 Page Ave.
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LS: KEEP IT GREEN Y’ALL - Working To Save The Trees & Bees
Wednesday 2/4 5:30-7pm
@Thrive Co-working, 2nd floor
in the Grove Arcade, 1 Page Ave.
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LS: ACTUALLY AFFORDABLE HOUSING - Making Plans Reality
Wednesday 2/11 - 5:30-7pm
@Thrive Co-working, 2nd floor
in the Grove Arcade, 1 Page Ave.
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LS: ABANDONED BUT NOT FORGOTTEN Revitalizing Blight
Wednesday 2/18 - 5:30-7pm
@Thrive Co-working, 2nd floor
in the Grove Arcade, 1 Page Ave.
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LS: BUILDING INTO THE FUTURE Better Growth By Design
Wednesday 2/25 - 5:30-7pm
@Thrive Co-working, 2nd floor
in the Grove Arcade, 1 Page Ave.
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Nature First
When over 45 acres of urban forest at UNCA were threatened with an ill-conceived soccer stadium development, Scott organized a Community Visioning Workshop to collect and give voice to the community’s concerns. See more at:
https://www.thislandstudio.com/uncawoods
https://www.saveuncawoods.org/events/unca-woods-community-visioning-workshop
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Community Builder
In the summer of 2025, imbued with the comradery formed when our neighborhood came together to deal with the damage of Helene, Scott worked with his neighbors to re-establish and is Co-Chair of the Jackson Park Neighborhood Association. See more at:
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Design Thinker
With over 15 years of experience as an architect practicing in 4 different continents, Scott’s diversity of projects and professional experience make him uniquely suited to give input for difficult rebuilding decisions. Learn more about his tenacity for anticipating problems and synthesizing solutions here:
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Budget-minded
Every line on a drawing and every decision made by an architect is dollars and cents to the client. Scott takes his fiduciary responsibility seriously. To help provide the most value to his community, Scott started Better Bid Pro which provides his knowledge and expertise for projects that normally wouldn’t be able to justify an architect’s fee. See more at:
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Dad Vibes
Being a father and a husband is Scott’s most serious and rewarding role. At times the most stressful too! His two boys, Sylvan (6) and Rem (4), are his first and last thoughts every day. Making those thoughts joyful for all the mothers, fathers and caregivers of Asheville is his motivation for this campaign.
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Resilient
Growing up on a small farm, if you wanted something it was simpler to make it than to buy it. That “Do it yourself” attitude inspired Better Bid Pro which helps empower homeowners and business owner to get construction and service projects done fast and efficiently.