Neighborhood Services Neighborhood Services is dedicated to serving the residents of Asheville because involved, connected neighborhoods are essential for a strong and healthy community. The City of Asheville is committed to building partnerships with residential and business neighborhoods in order to improve the quality of life for everyone who lives, works and visits our community. Our key objectives include: Effective engagement with various residential and merchant neighborhood groups and associations. Linking neighborhood organizations and city departments to address service needs. Neighborhood News and Updates We are excited to provide a bi-weekly newsletter. The newsletter provides useful updates, notification, and information for neighborhoods. You can read all the newsletters here. Newsletters are sent to neighborhood contacts but if you would like to receive a newsletter directly, please use the form below. <span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span> Neighborhood Hero Award Nominations are in!! The 2019 Neighborhood Hero Award application date has closed and we will announce the awardee at a regular meeting of City Council in May 2020. Thanks for the nominations received! Our 2018 Neighborhood Hero Award winner was Sophie Dixon, President of the Shiloh Community Association. Ms. Dixon was recognized at the regular meeting of City Council on May 28 for her contributions to her community. Read more about Sophie Dixon and her work in the Shiloh Community and the Neighborhood Hero Award on Asheville City Source. Neighborhood Registration The City of Asheville Neighborhood Services is dedicated to building strong, sustainable neighborhoods by supporting neighborhood-based organizations. The Neighborhood Registration process formally recognizes organized groups in order to create a network of neighborhoods to facilitate communication between the city and ensure a productive flow of information and resources between residents, neighborhoods and their city government. View the Neighborhood Association Registration Form about the benefits and criteria for being a City of Asheville registered neighborhood or register online through the City of Asheville’s Neighborhood Registration Form. Neighborhood Profiles Now that you have registered your neighborhood, let’s hear all about you! The City will profile a neighborhood each month. We ask that you complete the one-page Neighborhood Profile Submission form and return it to Brenda Mills by the third Thursday of each month. Let us know if you have any questions. Check out our recent neighborhood profiles: Hillside Terrace Neighborhood Oakley Neighborhood MapAsheville Neighborhood Web Map <span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span></p> <hr /> <p><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span></p> <h3>Neighborhood Plans</h3> <p>The Plans On A Page <span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span>have been submitted to the city by organized neighborhoods to share their vision and insights into what the future of our city of neighborhoods can be. A list of all submissions are available on the <a href="https://www.ashevillenc.gov/department/planning-urban-design/plans/comprehensive-plans/">Comprehensive Plan page</a>.</p> <hr /> <h3>Get Involved</h3> <p>Through a variety of boards and commissions established by Asheville City Council, citizens can provide input on the policies that shape their government and their city. There are currently more than 40 boards and commissions that advise the mayor and city council on an array of issues. Check out the <a href="https://www.ashevillenc.gov/department/city-clerk/boards-and-commissions/">boards and commissions</a> page for more information.</p> <hr /> <p>Contact Information</p> <p><a href="mailto:bmills@ashevillenc.gov">Brenda Mills</a></p> <p>Neighborhood & Community Engagement Manager</p> <p>828-259-5506<span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_end"></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> Neighborhood Plans The Plans On A Page have been submitted to the city by organized neighborhoods to share their vision and insights into what the future of our city of neighborhoods can be. A list of all submissions is available on the Comprehensive Plan page. Get Involved Through a variety of boards and commissions established by Asheville City Council, citizens can provide input on the policies that shape their government and their city. There are currently more than 40 boards and commissions that advise the mayor and city council on an array of issues. Check out the boards and commissions page for more information. Contact Information Brenda Mills Neighborhood and Community Engagement Manager 828-259-5506 Updated 3/16/2020 Related Services Sign up for city e-newsletter Receive City News in your inbox! Watch livestream of city council meetings 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. 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All City of Asheville Boards and Commissions meetings were cancelled starting in March due to [...] Statement to the community from Asheville Mayor and City Council Posted on May 29, 2020 by Polly McDaniel A statement from Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer and City Council members Gwen Wisler (Vice Mayor), Brian Haynes, Vijay Kapoor, Julie Mayfield, Sheneika Smith and Keith Young: George Floyd’s death at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer is deeply felt throughout our country, including our community here in Asheville. There is no reasonable explanation for what [...] Neighborhood spotlight: West End Clingman Avenue Neighborhood Posted on May 28, 2020 by Polly McDaniel Where in the world is the West End Clingman Avenue Neighborhood? It covers the area from the East shore of the French Broad River east to the Bacoate Forest and from Patton Avenue south to Lyman Street. The West End Clingman Avenue Neighborhood (WECAN) hosts a community garden, the Jean Webb and Owens Bell parks, an [...] More Neighborhood Services News
Watch livestream of city council meetings 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.
City of Asheville boards and commissions meetings to go virtual in June Posted on June 4, 2020 by Polly McDaniel The City of Asheville is pleased to announce the return of board and commission meetings beginning in June. All meetings will take place virtually, with the first committee meeting being the Urban Forestry Committee on June 15. All City of Asheville Boards and Commissions meetings were cancelled starting in March due to [...]
Statement to the community from Asheville Mayor and City Council Posted on May 29, 2020 by Polly McDaniel A statement from Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer and City Council members Gwen Wisler (Vice Mayor), Brian Haynes, Vijay Kapoor, Julie Mayfield, Sheneika Smith and Keith Young: George Floyd’s death at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer is deeply felt throughout our country, including our community here in Asheville. There is no reasonable explanation for what [...]
Neighborhood spotlight: West End Clingman Avenue Neighborhood Posted on May 28, 2020 by Polly McDaniel Where in the world is the West End Clingman Avenue Neighborhood? It covers the area from the East shore of the French Broad River east to the Bacoate Forest and from Patton Avenue south to Lyman Street. The West End Clingman Avenue Neighborhood (WECAN) hosts a community garden, the Jean Webb and Owens Bell parks, an [...]