What we do We are working for you! All departments within the City of Asheville are operating. In the Communication and Public Engagement Department some staff are in the office, while some are working remotely. Sign up for AVL Alerts online for information from the City of Asheville. AVL ! ALERT 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 education and community outreach initiatives to inform 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. Asheville Government Channel Streaming External Communication Internal Communication Media Relations Neighborhood Services On-Demand City Council Recordings Public Engagement Efforts ConnectCommunication and Public Engagement70 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801Mailing AddressPO Box 7148, Asheville, NC 28802Business HoursMonday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.DirectorDawa HitchPhone828-259-5981Additional LinksStaff Directory Related Services Watch a live stream of the City channel View live televised Asheville City Council meetings, at 5 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. 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. Gun safety Learn how to prevent deadly gun accidents and teach your children what to do if they come across a firearm. More Related Services Communication and Public Engagement News 2021 year in review: Keeping our masks up, Vance Monument comes down, Reparations Initiative begins — and a hero inspires us all Posted on December 29, 2021January 14, 2022 by Polly McDaniel COVID continued to leave its mark on our society in 2021, including the workings of City government. But the year brought with it some wins too, including the completion of the River Arts District Transportation Improvement Project. The Reparations Initiative got its start. And a City employee earned a national hero award. It wasn’t all easy. Governing [...] City of Asheville launches new Projects landing page on website Posted on December 17, 2021 by Christy Edwards To provide better visibility into work the City of Asheville is doing in support of Council priorities, a new Projects landing page has been launched on the city’s website, ashevillenc.gov. The style of the page is similar to the existing News and Services landing pages providing consistency in navigation throughout the site. Buncombe County shares COVID-safe trick-or-treating tips for Halloween Posted on October 27, 2021November 1, 2021 by Polly McDaniel Halloween is fast approaching, stay safe by following some simple tips. If you are trick or treating: Keep it outside. Trick or treat in small groups and avoid crowds particularly indoors Remember to wear a costume that allows you to wear a face covering Maintain six feet of distance between you and other trick or treating groups, especially [...] More Communication and Public Engagement News
Watch a live stream of the City channel View live televised Asheville City Council meetings, at 5 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month.
Explore city data Public datasets and maps are available on the open data portal at data.ashevillenc.gov.
Gun safety Learn how to prevent deadly gun accidents and teach your children what to do if they come across a firearm.
2021 year in review: Keeping our masks up, Vance Monument comes down, Reparations Initiative begins — and a hero inspires us all Posted on December 29, 2021January 14, 2022 by Polly McDaniel COVID continued to leave its mark on our society in 2021, including the workings of City government. But the year brought with it some wins too, including the completion of the River Arts District Transportation Improvement Project. The Reparations Initiative got its start. And a City employee earned a national hero award. It wasn’t all easy. Governing [...]
City of Asheville launches new Projects landing page on website Posted on December 17, 2021 by Christy Edwards To provide better visibility into work the City of Asheville is doing in support of Council priorities, a new Projects landing page has been launched on the city’s website, ashevillenc.gov. The style of the page is similar to the existing News and Services landing pages providing consistency in navigation throughout the site.
Buncombe County shares COVID-safe trick-or-treating tips for Halloween Posted on October 27, 2021November 1, 2021 by Polly McDaniel Halloween is fast approaching, stay safe by following some simple tips. If you are trick or treating: Keep it outside. Trick or treat in small groups and avoid crowds particularly indoors Remember to wear a costume that allows you to wear a face covering Maintain six feet of distance between you and other trick or treating groups, especially [...]