The "Missing Middle": Why WNC Needs More Than Just Luxury Retirement

WNC -- Let’s have a real talk about growing older in these mountains we love.If you’ve driven through Waynesville, Asheville, or Hendersonville lately, you’ve seen the growth. New shingles are going up everywhere. But if you stop and look closely at the "Senior Living" signs, you’ll notice a strange gap. On one hand, we have high-end "Retirement Resorts" that look like five-star hotels—and cost just as much. On the other, we have a handful of subsidized apartments with waiting lists that stretch