Get in the Spooky Spirit with Costume Swap on Oct. 17
Come donate, shop (for free!) and/or volunteer at the family-friendly Costume Swap and Creative Reuse Workshop, Noon - 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Stephens-Lee Community Center.
Department: Public Works
City of Asheville: Monitoring the weather and ready to act
As our neighbors to the south brace for some rough weather, City of Asheville is monitoring the impact of potential weather systems - and stands ready to serve the community
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
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
Public Works Helene Recovery Projects
The City of Asheville’s Public Works Department is managing multiple projects at nearly 200 sites around the city to recover from damage caused by Tropical Storm Helene.
City Hall will be closed Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day
City offices will be closed Monday, september 7 to observe the Labor Day holiday. Find out more on any City provided services you may use.
Celebrate our waterways: Free Lake and Learn event July 10 at Lake Julian
Kids of all ages can explore water-themed science and play through arts and crafts and STEM learning activities celebrating our watershed.
Actions and presentations at the June 23, Asheville City Council Meeting
All City Council sessions are open to the public. Live streams and recordings of meetings are available on the City's YouTube. channel. The June 23 session addressed both Helene recovery and non recovery related items in the areas of infrastructure and housing, and proposed reallocation of federal disaster recovery funding as related to housing. There are also a public hearings on a proposed data center moratorium.
City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: June 23, 2026
Be informed in 2026! All City Council sessions are open to the public, with live streams and recordings available on the City's YouTube channel. The June 23 session will include Helene recovery items addressing funding & infrastructure and affordable housing - along with a Public Hearing on a proposed moratorium on Data Centers. Read the many ways to can partiicapte or follow along
Actions and presentations at the May 26, Asheville City Council Meeting
All City Council sessions are open to the public and live streams are available on the City's YouTube channel.
Actions and presentations at the May 12, Asheville City Council Meeting
At the May 12 City council meeting, Council members were presented multiple agenda items related to Helene recovery projects, community safety, affordable housing, and a presentation of the proposed FY27 budget by City Manager Wesley.
Actions and presentations at the April 28 Asheville City Council Meeting
At the April 28 City council meeting, Council members were presented multiple agenda items related to Helene recovery projects and funding, as well as housing and homelessness.