Downtown Asheville Last updated or reviewed on April 13, 2026 News and Updates See upcoming and past Downtown events by visiting the City of Asheville Calendar. Find more information about the Asheville Downtown Improvement District (ADID) Implementation. Find out more about our on-going efforts to support Downtown Safety and Cleanliness. The public can request ADID services by emailing service@ashevilledowntown.org or by calling 877-828-ADID (2343). Projects and Initiatives Downtown Cleanliness and Safety (on-going) Boosting the Block (kick-off 2024) BID Implementation (Asheville Downtown Improvement District – ADID – fully operational spring 2025) South Slope Visioning (pending adoption) Pack Square Plaza Visioning (adopted Sept. 2023) Downtown Public Space Management (ongoing) Resources Homeless Resources Guide for Businesses APD Crime Prevention Street Performers Guide Accessible Street Performers Guide Downtown Public Restroom Map Neighborhood Resources Asheville Downtown Commission Asheville Downtown Development Map – Please bear with us while we update this map to fit WCAG standards. Check back for updates. Archived Documents: As of 4/13/26, the following portions of this project are complete. The documents included in this section have been archived, and are no longer being updated. They are retained and provided solely for reference, research, or recordkeeping purposes. They may contain information that is inaccurate and/or out of date. The City of Asheville (City) strives to ensure information on City websites is accessible. Our goal is to deliver a web experience that achieves “Level AA” conformance according to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines v2.1 (WCAG 2.1). Some of the documents on this page may not be fully accessible per ADA guidelines. If you encounter any accessibility barriers, please contact the Planning Department at planning@ashevillenc.gov to obtain an accessible version. Carter Ann Patton Stormwater and Accessibility Improvements (completed spring 2025) Downtown 24/7 Public Restroom (completed Nov. 2024) Haywood Street Streetscape (completed 2021) Haywood Street/Page Avenue Visioning (adopted 2020) Comprehensive Plan (completed 2018) Downtown Master Plan (adopted 2010) 68 Haywood Street Temporary Uses (on hold) Past Safety and Cleanliness Newsletters Contact Information Dana Frankel, Downtown Planning Manager (828) 273-5248
