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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has approved the City of Asheville’s Action Plan for spending approximately $225 million in Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds. The determination is a major milestone in the process to access the funding, which was allocated by HUD on Jan. 16, following [...]
Asheville Fire Department recognized once again for excellence in service.
It’s no secret that Ashevillians love to spend time outside. With public parks, paved greenways and natural surface trails, sport courts and fields, playgrounds, and festivals throughout the city, urban adventures and connections with nature are rarely far away. As warmer days come to the mountains, safety is crucial to navigate the lingering impacts of Tropical Storm Helene in significantly altered outdoor spaces and waterways.
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🚍 Ride Free with ART on Monday, May 19! 🚍 To kick off Strive Not to Drive Week, all Asheville Rides Transit (ART) buses will be FREE to ride on Monday, May 19! 🎉 pic.twitter.com/6rp3BsZ428
The NC Hazard Mitigation Grant Program provides funding for projects that protect homes and businesses from future disasters. Funding available for residential & commercial properties. Find more information here: https://t.co/YVDNrLMV8F pic.twitter.com/dUJqWXDsFD
Asheville's 2025 CDBG-DR Action Plan has been approved by HUD! This is a major milestone in the process to access the $225 million in recovery funds allocated to support our community's recovery. Read the full news story: https://t.co/sojze9eujn pic.twitter.com/Z47YGm2mgD
🚍 Ride Free with ART on Monday, May 19! 🚍 To kick off Strive Not to Drive Week, all Asheville Rides Transit (ART) buses will be FREE to ride on Monday, May 19! 🎉 pic.twitter.com/rmedZW79Xb
The City's Proposed Budget for FY26 has been posted here: https://t.co/IFJGhDVzoB and will be presented at City Council on May 13 at 5 p.m. Public comment opportunity on May 27. City Council meetings are livestreamed on the City's YouTube channel: https://t.co/QhPxjEUPPg pic.twitter.com/CaTCqgbhSf
City Council meetings are open to all members of the public. Come in person, watch a live stream or view it at your conveninece by accessing the recordings on the City of Asheville YouTube channel.#city council #livestream pic.twitter.com/R01h8ZSllg
The NC Hazard Mitigation Grant Program provides funding for projects that protect homes and businesses from future disasters. Funding available for residential & commercial properties. Find more information here: https://t.co/YVDNrLMV8F pic.twitter.com/jAZDAovfG3
May is #BuildingSafetyMonth2025! Building safety is more important than ever as we work together to rebuild our community even stronger in the wake of Hurricane Helene. https://t.co/IJHqiACwmD