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Please note time and location change: On April 23, City Council will meet in-person at 4 p.m. in the Banquet Hall of Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville, 87 Haywood Street, Asheville, N.C.
Contractors are bringing improvements to the site that will host the new bathroom facilities at the corner of College Street and Rankin Avenue. Phase 1 is well underway with tree trimming complete, already creating a more open feel to the site. This first phase is slated to last about 40 more days as crews tackle getting utilities [...]
Community members are invited to bring blankets and lawn chairs to free viewings that begin after dusk on the second Friday of each month.
If you’ve ever started a garden, you know that seeds, in addition to soil, water, and sun, are required for success. The City of Asheville is happy to share and support Seed Libraries for residents to access seeds for free! Seed Libraries are a great community resource that offer vegetable, flower, and herb seeds to help [...]
AFFORDABLE HOUSING - What do you think? A survey to provide your input is open now through April 14, 2024.
Join the City of Asheville’s leadership team in congratulating Greg Shuler on his upcoming retirement effective July 31, 2024. Greg Shuler joined the City of Asheville in March 2008 and has served as the Public Works Director since April 2014. “In his ten years serving in the role as department director of Public Works, Greg consistently [...]
The City of Asheville’s Neighborhood Advisory Committee is excited to announce the initiation of a monthly Volunteer Spotlight program, aiming to honor the exceptional individuals who make significant contributions to their local community. Nominations for outstanding neighborhood volunteers will be accepted on a rolling basis. Each month, one volunteer will be [...]
APR Innovators is an Asheville Parks & Recreation series highlighting team members going above and beyond to bring huge value to community members through knowledge, connections, and insight that come from a desire to create the best city possible through the power of high-quality recreation programs and safe parks that welcome everyone. When did you [...]
This entry is part of Park Views, as Asheville Parks & Recreation series that explores the history of the city’s public parks and community centers – and the mountain spirit that helped make them the unique spaces they are today. Read more from the series and follow APR on Facebook and
April 9 City Council Meeting canceled The 2:30 p.m. Budget work session continues - live stream is available on the City's Virtual Engagement Hub or the City of Asheville YouTube Channel
UPDATE: April 17 at 3 p.m. A permanent pump has entered service on Wednesday afternoon, and water customers in the Town Mountain area may resume full usage of the system. Water Resources thanks our customers for their patience.
Asheville families are in for a fun-filled day during Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR)’s annual Tiny Tykes Day at Martin Luther King Jr. Park from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, May 5. The free family festival features hands-on experiences and adventures tailored for kids ages 5 and under including tumble and bounce houses, face [...]
The Reed Creek Greenway Feasibility Study is aimed at enhancing connectivity and promoting outdoor recreation opportunities for residents and visitors alike. As part of this ongoing initiative, in partnership with the French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization (FBRMPO), the City of Asheville is hosting a drop-in open house on April 11, 2024 [...]
