68 Haywood event applications open for the summer season
Temporary uses and community programs will continue this spring and summer at 68 Haywood Street, a public gathering space across from the U.S. Cellular Center. Read More »
With bears in Asheville backyards, be 'BearWise' about managing trash
Baby bears are cute, mama bears can be fierce and both have emerged from their dens hungry. An increasing number of black bears live and roam around the City of Asheville, according to Colleen Olfenbuttel, Black Bear and Furbearer Biologist for the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC). Read More »
City of Asheville offices to close for spring break April 19
City of Asheville government offices will be closed Friday, April 19, as part of spring break. Sanitation Services will not be affected by the closing, as no trash or recycling is collected on Fridays. Read More »
Energy Innovation Task Force to announce significant energy achievement, community innovation awards
Working in partnership with Buncombe County and Duke Energy, the City of Asheville is pleased to announce an Energy Innovation Task Force press conference set for 11 a.m. April 18 in Pritchard Park. The Energy Innovation Task Force has some exciting news for our region to share! Read More »
City of Asheville launches visual design survey on planned fire station
How might you like our new fire station to look? The City of Asheville has launched a visual preference survey on a planned Fire Station 13. In this survey on Open City Hall Asheville, participants will be asked to select up to three images that illustrate their preferred design styles. Read More »
Asheville Police Department offering free gun locks
The Asheville Police Department both practices and encourages firearms safety. Beginning today, APD is making 200 gun locks available on a first-come, first-served basis. The locks are available at the front desk of the Asheville Police Department, 100 Court Plaza. Read More »
Attention bus riders! ART Transit Station construction to begin Monday
The first phase of ART Transit Station improvements are about to begin! On Monday, April 15, local contactor NHM Constructors will bring their crew in to mobilize for the stormwater drainage improvement project to the bus travel lanes and sidewalk. Read More »
U.S. Cellular Center renovation marches forward
Recent improvements to Asheville’s largest convention and entertainment venue, the U.S. Cellular Center, have included addition of flexible theater seating in the arena, a new sound and lighting setup and conversion of a storage room into a press / meeting room. Read More »
City Council gives go-ahead for lease agreement with Buncombe County for new East Asheville Library
East Asheville will get a new library — in its same location — following action by Asheville City Council to authorize a land lease to Buncombe County for the library. Read More »
City Council passes modest Fees and Charges changes for FY 2019-2020
Prior to adopting the fiscal year 2019-2020 budget in June, each April City Council passes its fee adjustments. On April 9, Council adopted its Fees & Charges for FY 2019-2020. Read More »
