Asheville’s Newest Public Art is Live!
A brand-new interactive sound sculpture is officially open on the Reed Creek Greenway! Watch the video and hear the newest sound to greet greenway users
Department: Planning and Urban Design
Actions and presentations at the October 13, Asheville City Council Meeting
City Council considers agenda items including: the funding of new seasonal wreaths and business support for downtown, a public hearing on Costco, and the HOME - ARP program bringing additional affordable housing to Asheville at the October 13, 2026 session.
City Council Approves $265,000 in Downtown Municipal Service District Investments
An investment of Downtown Municipal Service District (MSD) sales tax revenue brings support to downtown businesses during upcoming construction projects and replaces aging seasonal decorations.
Stewarding Public Space
Learn about city-supported programs that focus on healthy food and habitat, cleanliness and the environment.
- Community Gardens and Edible Parks
- Pollinator Habitat
- Adopt-a-Street
- Community Litter Clean-Up
Improved Uses or Additions to Public Space
Learn about pathways to implement temporary or permanent physical improvements, installations, or activations that support placemaking.
- Public Art
- Street Pole Banners
- Temporary Activation Program
- Public Space Enhancements Program
Commercial Use of Public Space
Learn about commercial activities associated with an adjacent or mobile business.
- Outdoor Dining
- Outdoor Merchandise>
- Pushcarts
- A-Frame Signs
- Food Trucks
Actions and presentations at the September 22, Asheville City Council Meeting
City Council considers agenda items and marks 2 years of Helene related recovery during the September 22, 2026 session
Actions and presentations at the August 25, Asheville City Council Meeting
Helene recovery continues and amendments to the UDO brings an opportunity for more diverse housing at the latest City Council meeting
Community invited to attend rescheduled Historic Preservation and Affordable Housing lunch and learn
Community members are invited to learn more about perserving our history, and how that helps affordable housing efforts in our City. Join us Friday, August 14 11:30AM @the YMI
Actions and presentations at the July 28, Asheville City Council Meeting
At Asheville City Council July 28, council members took considered and took action items ranging from Helene related demolition, affordable housing related home repair policy, a presentation of the ART Draft Plan to a donation for the preservation and restoration of City Hall chimes. Learn more about the actions that are important to you.
Public Invited to Drop-In Input Session on Biltmore Village Infrastructure Recovery Project
The City of Asheville invites community members, business owners, and residents to attend an upcoming drop-in meeting opportunity to learn more about the Biltmore Village Infrastructure Recovery project, ask questions of the project team, and provide feedback that will inform the final restoration plan.
City of Asheville announces the retirement of Planning and Urban Design Director Steph Monson Dahl
The City of Asheville thanks retiring Planning and Urban Design Director Stephanie Monson Dahl for 21 years of service to the community