September is Emergency Preparedness Month: Be in the Know
September is National Emergency Preparedness Month. Taking time to prepare now can lessen the impact an emergency has on you, your friends, family, and community.
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City data, simplified: your local government has developed tools that make it simple to find data relevant to you. Visit our SimpliCity application for information related to:
- Trash Collection
- Recycling
- Zoning
- Development
- Crime
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Use The Asheville App to let city workers know about common issues such as:
- Potholes, sidewalk hazards or accessibility issues, street lights, street sign damage, street sign requests
- Abandoned vehicles, injured or deceased animals, hazardous waste
- Overgrown lots, brush collection requests, graffiti
- Fire hydrant leaks, water leaks, stormwater or draining issues
- Planning and zoning, code, or short term rental violations
- Trash collection, litter, trees and right of way
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Actions and presentations at the September 8, Asheville City Council Meeting
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City of Asheville Commemorates 25th Anniversary of September 11th with Special Ceremony
The City of Asheville invites all members of the public to join us as we mark 25 years since the September 11th attacks with a remembrance ceremony on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026.
City Projects
Learn about projects near your neighborhood as well as programs, studies and updates to city-owned infrastructure and facilities like parks, streets, sidewalks and public works.
Upcoming Events
Rescheduled: Mountain Community Capital Fund Operating Committee (In-person)
September 11 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Cancelled: Historic Resources Commission Executive Committee (Virtual)
September 15 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Housing and Community Development Committee (Virtual)
September 15 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Burton St Community Association Monthly Meeting
September 15 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Economy Recovery Board (Hybrid)
September 17 @ 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Rescheduled: Economy Recovery Board (Hybrid)
October 15 @ 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
City Council Agenda Briefing (Virtual)
September 17 @ 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Design Review Committee (In-Person)
September 17 @ 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
City Council Worksession on Policy, Finance and Infrastructure
September 22 @ 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM