Development Services rolls out digital residential permit application and review tool
Delivery of digital tools to make the permitting process more streamlined continues at the Asheville Development Services Department (DSD) with their latest release - an online application for residential building permits. Read More »
City to kick off community visioning process for historic Thomas Wolfe Cabin
Asheville’s famous native son Thomas Wolfe had a cabin, a place of retreat near what is now Azalea Park in east Asheville. Built in 1926, it was the last place Wolfe called home in his hometown. He spent the summer of 1937 at the cabin. Read More »
Public invited to North Charlotte Street drop-in meetings about road diet and zoning evaluation
The City of Asheville will host two meetings on February 19 for the community to learn about improvements planned for North Charlotte Street, including the road diet and zoning evaluation for the corridor. Read More »
Asheville's bike share study widens to include scooters, with the public invited to weigh in
The City of Asheville’s bike share feasibility initiative continues and has widened in scope to include consideration of electric scooters (also called e-scooters). Read More »
Asheville City Council rezones Patton Avenue property for new type of Duke Energy substation
Asheville City Council cleared the way for a new Duke Energy substation with a vote to rezone portions of 252 Patton Avenue and 28 Knoxville Place during Council's January 22 meeting. Read More »
Asheville's zero-emission electric ART buses to be deployed this spring
In 2019, the City of Asheville will deploy five zero-emission electric buses for the City's transit system, Asheville Redefines Transit (ART). Read More »
Opportunities announced for community to give input on candidate profile for Asheville's next Police Chief
The City of Asheville is about to embark on a search for our next Police Chief, a search that will be open and accessible to the public and City staff. Community input will be sought through multiple outreach efforts and considered by City Manager Debra Campbell, who will ultimately make the hiring decision. Read More »
