Climate The City is committed to mitigating and adapting to the effects of climate change. Actions Taken Collaborated with UNC Asheville’s National Environmental Modeling and Analysis Center (NEMAC) to conduct a climate resilience assessment. The primary purpose of the climate resiliency planning process is to consider climate-related threats and hazards (such as fire from drought or flooding/landslides from heavy rain events) with a goal of becoming more resilient, or better prepared for them, through adaptive capacity. Adopted the climate resilience assessment as part of the comprehensive plan, “Living Asheville“ Produced a Climate Resource Guide to share information on how — as a community and individually — we can become better prepared and more resilient to the effects of climate change. Declared a Climate Emergency through Resolution 20-25 Established the Climate Justice Initiative to collaborate with Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) leaders and community members to begin shaping a locally relevant definition of Climate Equity. Supporting Documents Asheville Climate Resilience Resource Guide Case Study – Asheville makes a plan for Climate Resilience Blog post – City of Asheville working towards a proactive plan in the face of climate change Final Assessment Report – April 2018 Resolution 20-25 Climate Emergency Declaration Contact Information Amber Weaver, Sustainability Officer (828) 828-271-6141 Related Services Dispose of large, seasonal or unusual items Information about disposing of large or unusual items such as furniture, household hazardous waste, or appliances. As well as instructions for brush, leaves, or Christmas trees. 3 Services Recycling guidelines Information on what can be recycled, how to prepare items for collection, and composting. 4 Services More Related Services Climate News City of Asheville shares data from new solar installation at Fire Station 10 Posted on October 14, 2021 by Christy Edwards On September 30, the City of Asheville “flipped the switch” on the photovoltaic array, commonly known as solar panels, at Fire Station 10 on Old Haywood Road. This is the second City facility to include renewable energy production, the first being the Transit Station on Coxe Avenue. This is also part of [...] Office of Sustainability shares updated citywide carbon emissions numbers Posted on October 6, 2021 by Christy Edwards In fiscal year 2019/2020, the City saw a 2.3% reduction in carbon emissions as compared to the FY2008 baseline despite an increase in services. Check out Asheville’s local farms and farmers markets this fall Posted on September 9, 2021September 9, 2021 by Polly McDaniel From the Office of Sustainability The smells and colors of fall are starting to creep in with crisp mornings and the full flavors of the late season. Fall is a great time to support local farmers, enjoy fresh food, and bolster Asheville’s local food economy at our many farmers markets. Local farmers markets, or tailgate markets, [...] More Climate News
City of Asheville shares data from new solar installation at Fire Station 10 Posted on October 14, 2021 by Christy Edwards On September 30, the City of Asheville “flipped the switch” on the photovoltaic array, commonly known as solar panels, at Fire Station 10 on Old Haywood Road. This is the second City facility to include renewable energy production, the first being the Transit Station on Coxe Avenue. This is also part of [...]
Office of Sustainability shares updated citywide carbon emissions numbers Posted on October 6, 2021 by Christy Edwards In fiscal year 2019/2020, the City saw a 2.3% reduction in carbon emissions as compared to the FY2008 baseline despite an increase in services.
Check out Asheville’s local farms and farmers markets this fall Posted on September 9, 2021September 9, 2021 by Polly McDaniel From the Office of Sustainability The smells and colors of fall are starting to creep in with crisp mornings and the full flavors of the late season. Fall is a great time to support local farmers, enjoy fresh food, and bolster Asheville’s local food economy at our many farmers markets. Local farmers markets, or tailgate markets, [...]