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LOAM
Cultivating creative economies through
botanical design & regenerative capital
A living blueprint of community-owned micro economies
A BOTANICAL BUSINESS VILLAGE
LOAM reimagines the small business landscape, offering shared infrastructure, botanical design, and regenerative economics that nourish both people and place.
ASHEVILLE'S CREATIVE CLASS IS BEING PRICED OUT
Asheville has become one of North Carolina’s most expensive cities to live and work in. Retail rents surged 30% in just three years, and for many small businesses, the fallout from Hurricane Helene made reopening impossible. The artists, entrepreneurs, and wellness leaders who shape this city’s spirit are struggling to stay—let alone grow.
LOAM is a response to this moment.
A regenerative model that offers an alternative to debt, displacement, and burnout.
A LIVING BREATHING MARKETPLACE
Designed to nourish creativity, wellness, and community, LOAM weaves together botanical gardens, local food, small businesses, and gathering spaces into one seamless experience. Walk shaded garden paths, explore handmade goods from local artisans, sip tea in a sunlit courtyard, or join a yoga class under the trees. Every space is intentionally crafted to inspire connection—to the land, to local culture, and to each other.
WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER
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BISTROS & CAFES
BOTANICAL GARDENS
BIOPHILIC DESIGN
ARTIST MARKETS
SMALL BUSINESS
ART & CULTURE
YOGA & WELLNESS
RESOURCE CENTER
OPEN ALL YEAR
WEDDINGS
PRIVATE EVENTS
EDIBLE GARDENS
GREEN SPACES
COMMERICIAL KITCHEN
LOCAL PRODUCE
NATIVE PLANTS
COMMUNITY EVENTS
FRESH PRODUCE
JUICE BARS
FRUIT TREES
This Isn’t Just Beautiful
It’s Smart Business.
LOAM fills the “missing middle” between farmers markets and costly downtown leases. Entrepreneurs can grow at their own pace—with access to foot traffic, flexible spaces, and embedded support services.
Shared Infrastructure
Shared utilities & services lower costs
Built-In Visibility
Regenerative Reserve Fund
Seed-to-Scale Growth
Community Land Trust Option
Built-in marketing & visibility for every business
Reserve fund supports long-term sustainability
Future profits seed the next LOAM in another city
Real Estate Trust keeps the land in the community
COMPOUND IMPACT
30+ VENDORS
for local food, art, and wellness
40+ living-wage jobs
40+ living-wage jobs created ($20+/hr)
THOUSANDS
of visitors engaging with local economy & nature
10+ SMALL BUSINESSES
Studios with subsidized rent
$700K+
in small business income projected annually
EVENT SPACES
Hundreds of community events & classes per year
Each LOAM
Funds the Next
LOAM isn’t a one-off, it’s the first in a series of community-owned, biophilic business villages. Profits from each location seed the next.
