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Haywood Streetscape Improvement project moves forward with construction contract, anticipated to begin in January

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Polly McDaniel

The Haywood Streetscape Improvement project is another step closer to construction, following City Council’s Nov. 12 authorization to execute a contract with Tennoca Construction Company as well as a memorandum of understanding with the Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) of Buncombe County for cost sharing. This project includes sidewalk replacement, street resurfacing, stormwater improvements, sanitary sewer replacement [...]

Final Asheville water transmission line tie-in to affect one neighborhood, Laurel Ridge

Posted on November 18, 2019

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Asheville holiday festivities kick-off Nov. 22, in time for the Holiday Parade on Nov. 23, and continue through the season

Posted on November 15, 2019

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City of Asheville receives $25,000 match grant for the purchase of 78 bulletproof vests

Posted on November 12, 2019

Asheville City Council approves design contract for planned Fire Station 13

Posted on November 12, 2019

Asheville streets drying out, Public Works monitoring for potential icy spots

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Polly McDaniel

The snow that blew through Asheville this morning left wind in its wake, and that is drying out streets quickly. “We have been all around the city all morning and have found very few to no issues,” said City Streets Manager Chad Bandy. “We will continue to have trucks ready to address spots as they are [...]

City of Asheville is prepared for road impacts from overnight wintry weather

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Polly McDaniel

Find the latest Tuesday updates at this link. Monday, Nov. 11: In preparation for the cold front moving our way, the Asheville Public Works Department is preparing for any snow or ice that may come with it. The National Weather Service forecast has been fairly consistent for the last 36 hours. Rain is [...]

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Asheville City Manager Development Forum set for Friday

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Polly McDaniel

The City of Asheville’s Office of Economic Development hosts the City Manager’s Development Forum twice a year, in May and November. The next forum is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 15, at the U.S. Cellular Center Banquet Hall, 87 Haywood St. The forum — which is free and open to the public — [...]

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Speed ‘cushions’ coming to Hazel Mill Road

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Polly McDaniel

The City of Asheville will install its first speed cushions on Hazel Mill Road between North Louisiana Avenue and Patton Avenue. Construction is slated to begin the week of Nov. 11. Speed cushions are different from speed humps in that they include wheel cutouts to allow large emergency vehicles to pass unaffected, while reducing passenger car [...]

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Asheville Food Waste Solution Summit to tackle regional food waste crisis

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Polly McDaniel

Registration open for second summit to be held on November 14 A coordinated effort to improve food waste reduction is underway. The Food Waste Solutions Summit is a regional gathering to disrupt food waste issues facing our communities, expand our networks, and inspire dynamic solutions. This second summit, to be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. [...]

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Police chaplains serve the community through Asheville Police Department

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Polly McDaniel

In the aftermath of emergency situations, victims and police officers often face a host of negative effects on their emotional wellbeing. This creates a need for support services to aid in the mental wellness of both victims and officers. One program that provides these services is Asheville Police Department (APD) police chaplains. A police chaplain [...]

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Artists selected for Asheville project Joseph Pearson and Phyllis Utley

Local artists selected for Celebrating African Americans Through Public Art (CAAPA)

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Polly McDaniel

The City of Asheville and Celebrating African Americans Through Public Art (CAAPA) are pleased to announce the selection of two local artists — Joseph Pearson, a mural artist and Phyllis Utley, a literary artist — to work alongside Art Ecologie. Their collaborative artwork will be installed at the corner of Biltmore Avenue and Eagle Street [...]

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City of Asheville shares Code Purple network resources

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Polly McDaniel

As temperatures begin to drop we want to make sure people know where to go when frigid weather strikes. If you or someone you know needs shelter, the following sites are available when the Asheville-Buncombe CODE PURPLE is in effect. Code Purple is a voluntary effort among private sector shelter providers, coordinated by the

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Final phase of North Fork Waterline Bypass Project installation to trigger slight system-wide impact

Posted on October 30, 2019 by Polly McDaniel

As the City of Asheville moves into the final phase of the North Fork Waterline Bypass Project, we want to let everyone know about key dates for the final installations. This phase of the project involves a tie-in to a 36-inch transmission line very near the source at the dam. To do this, Water Resources [...]

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Asheville ghost story: Helen’s bridge

Posted on October 30, 2019 by Polly McDaniel

With Halloween coming up, we thought you might be interested in a local ghost story. Helen’s Bridge, 201 Beaucatcher Road, is made of quarried stone and was constructed in 1909 to provide access to the nearby Zealandia Mansion. The legend speaks of a woman named Helen who lived at or near the mansion with her beloved [...]

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Asheville Urban Tree Canopy Study looks at canopy loss and opportunities to preserve it

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Polly McDaniel

A just completed Urban Tree Canopy Study determined that there has been a 6.4% loss in tree canopy in the City of Asheville in the past decade. Commissioned by the City’s Public Works Department in coordination with the Tree Commission, the study identifies the change in tree canopy coverage over the entire city of Asheville [...]

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