Share your story about Asheville's historically African American communities
Asheville’s Living Asheville Comprehensive Plan calls for strategies to honor the history and contributions of our African American community. So the City’s Planning & Urban Design Department is partnering with the N.C. Historic Preservation Office to undertake an architectural survey Read More »
Asheville Fire Department rolls out platform to better engage residents to prepare for emergency situations
The Asheville Fire Department has been working closely with technology partner First Due to release Community Connect, a website focused on protecting residents and their property in the most effective way possible during an incident or major disaster. Read More »
Downtown Asheville street to be closed for repair Friday through Monday morning
Repairs to a street that intersects Pack Square Park will require a road closure this weekend. From Friday through Monday morning (March 22-25), the City’s Streets Division will close South Spruce Street from Marjorie Street to College Street. Read More »
Video: Asheville's Down Payment Assistance Program explained
The City of Asheville affordable housing bond referendum seeks to make home ownership available to low and moderate income city residents and staff. City Council took a step toward making those funds available when they adopted a Down Payment Assistance Policy resolution during their Feb. 26 meeting. Read More »
Video: Red Panda Exhibit at WNC Nature Center
We are still over the moon about the Red Panda Exhibit that opened at the WNC Nature Center on Valentine’s Day this year. Our pair of red pandas came to the WNC Nature Center from the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago. Read More »
City Council names Brad Branham as Asheville's next City Attorney
After a competitive nationwide search, Mayor Esther Manheimer and City Council are pleased to announce that they have named Brad R. Branham as Asheville’s next City Attorney. Read More »
City Council approves Asphalt Preservation Project, restored brick sidewalk on Chestnut Street
Funding approved by City Council will help the City invest in maintaining our streets and sidewalks. At their March 12 meeting, Council approved $691,194.40 in Capital Improvement funds for street repair projects and $317,687.50 in sidewalk rehabilitation work... Read More »
Help shape Asheville by serving on a City board or commission
Looking for a way to get involved in local government and play a part in shaping the future of Asheville? Serving on a City of Asheville board or commission is a great place to start. Read More »
Asheville's SoCon hoops action returns! Here's your guide to the tournament
A guide to special events, links to the matchups, parking information and more Read More »
Firestorm Bookstore, Steady Collective and City of Asheville reach agreement, notices of violation rescinded
The City of Asheville has rescinded the Notices of Violation to Firestorm Bookstore and Steady Collective at 610 Haywood Road. Read More »
