What we do Last updated or reviewed on March 13, 2024 The Communication & Public Engagement Department (CAPE) is responsible for the city’s strategic communications and coordination of public engagement efforts. Communication responsibilities include media relations, community relations, intergovernmental relations and internal communications. It seeks the best ways for the City to communicate its priorities and achieve its policy objectives, and designs public participation initiatives to inform and engage citizens and the media about City services, programs and policy. CAPE is also responsible for leading, coordinating or supporting efforts between City of Asheville departments, outside partner agencies and consultants. With a commitment to equity, professionalism, innovation and best practices, the City’s public engagement efforts seek to maximize participant access, understanding and experience. External Communication Internal Communication Media Relations Neighborhood Services On-Demand City Council Recordings Public Engagement Efforts Sign up for AVL Alerts online for information from the City of Asheville. AVL ! ALERT Connect Address 70 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801 Mailing Address PO Box 7148, Asheville, NC 28802 Phone Number 828-259-5981 Email Address kmiller2@ashevillenc.gov Business HoursMonday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.DirectorDawa HitchAdditional LinksStaff Directory Related Services Sign up for city e-newsletter Receive City News in your inbox! Explore city data Public datasets and maps are available on the open data portal at data.ashevillenc.gov. Explore Related ServicesCommunication and Public Engagement News City of Asheville invites the community to O.U.R. Asheville Academy virtual information session Posted on April 26, 2024 by Christy Edwards Members of the Asheville community are invited to learn more about the O.U.R. Asheville Academy – a community engagement leadership academy that is accepting applications for its next orientation on June 1, 2024. The academy is open to youth and adults residing within the city limits of Asheville. A [...] Neighborhood Volunteer Spotlight: Drew Reisinger of Malvern Hills Posted on April 26, 2024 by Jessica Hughes The Neighborhood Volunteer Spotlight features Asheville residents who are making a difference in their community. are accepted on a rolling basis. For more information, visit the Neighborhood Advisory Committee page. Drew Reisinger, a community pillar, is this month’s honoree for his tireless efforts maintaining and beautifying the Canie Creek Greenway. Drew leads clean-up drives, [...] City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: April 23, 2024 Posted on April 19, 2024 by Kim Miller Please note time and location change: On April 23, City Council will meet in-person at 4 p.m. in the Banquet Hall of Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville, 87 Haywood Street, Asheville, N.C. Explore Communication and Public Engagement News
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City of Asheville invites the community to O.U.R. Asheville Academy virtual information session Posted on April 26, 2024 by Christy Edwards Members of the Asheville community are invited to learn more about the O.U.R. Asheville Academy – a community engagement leadership academy that is accepting applications for its next orientation on June 1, 2024. The academy is open to youth and adults residing within the city limits of Asheville. A [...]
Neighborhood Volunteer Spotlight: Drew Reisinger of Malvern Hills Posted on April 26, 2024 by Jessica Hughes The Neighborhood Volunteer Spotlight features Asheville residents who are making a difference in their community. are accepted on a rolling basis. For more information, visit the Neighborhood Advisory Committee page. Drew Reisinger, a community pillar, is this month’s honoree for his tireless efforts maintaining and beautifying the Canie Creek Greenway. Drew leads clean-up drives, [...]
City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: April 23, 2024 Posted on April 19, 2024 by Kim Miller Please note time and location change: On April 23, City Council will meet in-person at 4 p.m. in the Banquet Hall of Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville, 87 Haywood Street, Asheville, N.C.