What we do Last updated or reviewed on January 23, 2025 The Capital Management Department (CMD) plans, budgets, designs and manages projects as well as maintains existing public facilities. CMD is made of two divisions: Capital Projects and Public Facilities Management. The Capital Projects team manages major construction projects including building renovations, parks and playgrounds, as well as transportation infrastructure. The Public Facilities Management team is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, upkeep, safety, and future planning of 60+ facilities, including the operations of select city operational and public safety facilities. By aligning projects and operations with the City’s vision and priorities, CMD ensures effective allocation of resources and maximizes the positive impact on Asheville residents. The Capital Management Department strives to: Ensure projects are built on time and within budget. Promote an equitable, collaborative system for prioritizing maintenance and construction of capital assets that will allow for clear communication of budgetary needs and alignment with organizational priorities and values. Help develop and practice procurement for all levels of contracting that actively and intentionally seek to increase equity and inclusion in project initiation, development, design, and construction. Resources Capital Projects Spending Dashboard Use this tool to view cost information on active capital projects. Neighborhood Investments Learn more about capital projects across the City. Current Bid Opportunities View opportunities to work with the City of Asheville. Current Adopted Budget Access the City’s operating and capital budget for 2024-25. Connect Address 70 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801 Mailing Address PO Box 7148, Asheville, NC 28802 Phone Number 828-620-1372 Business HoursMonday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.DirectorJade Dundas Related Services Minority / Woman Business Enterprise (MWBE) Certification Find information to register for certification as a Minority, Woman, and/or Small Business Enterprise (MWSBE) with the City of Asheville. Business Inclusion (ABI) The Business Inclusion Office for the City of Asheville actively seeks to identify minority and women-owned businesses for an opportunity to participate as providers of goods and services to the city. Do business with the city Learn what is required to do business with the City, for projects large and small. Explore Related ServicesRelated Projects Coxe Avenue Streetscape Overview The goal of this project is to transform Coxe Avenue to improve the safety and overall experience for pedestrians, bicyclists and other users of the street. The design will include improvements to sidewalks, stormwater and water infrastructure, lighting and streetscape elements and a reconfiguration of parts of the street. Happening Now This project is currently in the [...] Shiloh Bus Shelter Replacement Overview The purpose of this project is to replace a community-designed bus shelter in the Shiloh neighborhood near the intersection of Shiloh Road and Kent Street. Happening Now This project is currently in the design phase. Staff is working to engineer and estimate the cost of a bus shelter that is as close to the original design as [...] Johnston Boulevard Sidewalk Overview This project includes the construction of approximately 1 mile of new 6-foot-wide sidewalk, including accessible ramps, crosswalks and drainage, along Johnston Boulevard from Patton Avenue to Johnston Elementary School. At the south end, the proposed sidewalk follows along the east side of Johnston Boulevard until reaching Rash Road, where a crosswalk allows the sidewalk to continue [...] Explore Related ProjectsCapital Management News Restoring City-owned infrastructure through the FEMA Public Assistance Program Posted on January 23, 2025 by Meredith Friedheim The City of Asheville experienced an estimated $1 billion in damage to City-owned property and assets due to Helene. This includes extensive damage to City-owned parks, streets, buildings, utilities, and other vital assets and infrastructure. Rebuilding will be a massive undertaking, and this is not something the City can fund on its own. Federal and [...] Investing in Community Infrastructure: 2024 Progress & 2025 Outlook Posted on January 16, 2025January 21, 2025 by Meredith Friedheim While 2024 brought an unimaginably difficult ending (looking at you, Helene), still much was accomplished. From accessible sidewalks to public restrooms to playgrounds, the City of Asheville continues to invest in the quality of life for our community. Read on to find out about infrastructure improvements made throughout the city in 2024 and what’s in [...] What’s Up AVL! This week spotlights Asheville Infrastructure: accomplishments and Helene impacts Posted on January 16, 2025 by Kim Miller What’s Up AVL! The City of Asheville’s bi-monthly radio show allows the community to take a deep dive with the City of Asheville staff and departments. You can learn about different departments and what projects are taking place in your community. On this episode host Sam Parada is joined by Jade Dundas, Capital Management Director for the City [...] Explore Capital Management News
Minority / Woman Business Enterprise (MWBE) Certification Find information to register for certification as a Minority, Woman, and/or Small Business Enterprise (MWSBE) with the City of Asheville.
Business Inclusion (ABI) The Business Inclusion Office for the City of Asheville actively seeks to identify minority and women-owned businesses for an opportunity to participate as providers of goods and services to the city.
Do business with the city Learn what is required to do business with the City, for projects large and small.
Coxe Avenue Streetscape Overview The goal of this project is to transform Coxe Avenue to improve the safety and overall experience for pedestrians, bicyclists and other users of the street. The design will include improvements to sidewalks, stormwater and water infrastructure, lighting and streetscape elements and a reconfiguration of parts of the street. Happening Now This project is currently in the [...]
Shiloh Bus Shelter Replacement Overview The purpose of this project is to replace a community-designed bus shelter in the Shiloh neighborhood near the intersection of Shiloh Road and Kent Street. Happening Now This project is currently in the design phase. Staff is working to engineer and estimate the cost of a bus shelter that is as close to the original design as [...]
Johnston Boulevard Sidewalk Overview This project includes the construction of approximately 1 mile of new 6-foot-wide sidewalk, including accessible ramps, crosswalks and drainage, along Johnston Boulevard from Patton Avenue to Johnston Elementary School. At the south end, the proposed sidewalk follows along the east side of Johnston Boulevard until reaching Rash Road, where a crosswalk allows the sidewalk to continue [...]
Restoring City-owned infrastructure through the FEMA Public Assistance Program Posted on January 23, 2025 by Meredith Friedheim The City of Asheville experienced an estimated $1 billion in damage to City-owned property and assets due to Helene. This includes extensive damage to City-owned parks, streets, buildings, utilities, and other vital assets and infrastructure. Rebuilding will be a massive undertaking, and this is not something the City can fund on its own. Federal and [...]
Investing in Community Infrastructure: 2024 Progress & 2025 Outlook Posted on January 16, 2025January 21, 2025 by Meredith Friedheim While 2024 brought an unimaginably difficult ending (looking at you, Helene), still much was accomplished. From accessible sidewalks to public restrooms to playgrounds, the City of Asheville continues to invest in the quality of life for our community. Read on to find out about infrastructure improvements made throughout the city in 2024 and what’s in [...]
What’s Up AVL! This week spotlights Asheville Infrastructure: accomplishments and Helene impacts Posted on January 16, 2025 by Kim Miller What’s Up AVL! The City of Asheville’s bi-monthly radio show allows the community to take a deep dive with the City of Asheville staff and departments. You can learn about different departments and what projects are taking place in your community. On this episode host Sam Parada is joined by Jade Dundas, Capital Management Director for the City [...]
