What Is an Agrihood?

It’s time to get familiar with what just might become the type of neighborhood you dream of living in.

Tucked along the French Broad River near Asheville, North Carolina, lies the neighborhood of our dreams: From the lush open spaces to the picturesque homes to the working farm, Olivette Riverside Community and Farm is full of local food, charm, and community. “The farm is the heart of Olivette,” says Allison Smith, one of the founding partners of Olivette. The 346-acre neighborhood, or agrihood, is one of a growing number of planned developments centered around agriculture, sustainability, and community.

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