What’s Up AVL! This week, learn more about the proposed FY27 budget with finance staff
Learn about the actions taken to deliver a balnaced proposed FY27 budget
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.
Off the Bench: Get Your Dye On
Asheville’s parks and community centers offer no shortage of activities to keep summers colorful, but sometimes Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) program experts literally make the community more colorful. That is what led Grove Street Community Center Manager Shateisha Bowden to create Get Your Dye On, a tie-dye extravaganza for all ages taking place throughout the summer.
City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: May 26, 2026
Be informed in 2026! All City Council sessions are open to the public and live streams are available on the City's YouTube channel.
Make 2026 a No Bummer Summer with Asheville Parks & Recreation
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Shop & Eat Local at Farmers Markets, Plus Get Double SNAP
Whether it’s a small roadside stand or a big market in the city, a visit to a farmers market is a great way to get delicious and nutritious food while supporting local businesses.
City of Asheville invites public to join partners for Historic Preservation event at YMI with guest speaker, Donovan Rypkema of PlaceEconomics
Hear how perserving our past can help address present day issues like affordable housing. Donovan Rypkema of PlaceEconomics speaks about historic preservation Friday, June 12 at the YMI Cultural Center. The public is invited to this lunch and learn event 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Fun on Wheels: Asheville’s Colorful Rec ‘n’ Roll Mobile Play Van
Families are invited to stoke their imaginations at Monday Imagination Days with free open play, Wednesday Theme Days with activities tied to a unique subject, and free pop-ups where anything can happen.
City of Asheville and Buncombe County Pools Open on May 23
City of Asheville and Buncombe county invite you enjoy a cool way to spend your day starting May 23 at area pools
City of Asheville announces public comment period for CDBG-DR Action Plan Amendment focused on housing recovery
Community comment opportunity on proposal to amend CDBG-DR recovery fund allocations to housing May 15 - June 14.
City Council Commits $8.39 Million to Develop 205 Affordable Housing Units
Council takes action May 12 to fund multi-family affordable housing as part of Asheville's continued Helene recovery
Strive Not to Drive and ride ART for free on May 18
Western North Carolina kicks off its annual Strive Not to Drive week celebrating sustainable transportation on Friday, May 15, and you can join the effort with free rides on Asheville Rides Transit (ART) buses all day on Monday, May 18.
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.