City of Asheville and community commemorates 25th anniversary of September 11 with morning ceremony
City Staff and members of the community gather to pay tribute at the 25th anniversary of 9-11 ceremony in downtown Asheville
September is Emergency Preparedness Month: Be in the Know
September is National Emergency Preparedness Month. Taking time to prepare now can lessen the impact an emergency has on you, your friends, family, and community.
Actions and presentations at the September 8, Asheville City Council Meeting
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Things to Do in Asheville This September: Classes, Sports, and Special Events
Enjoy September's mix of late summer fun and crisp autumn evenings with APR programs throughout the month including camping skills, fall baking, laser tag, special events, and more!
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
City of Asheville Introduces Unified Design for Azalea Parks and Infrastructure Recovery Project
City of Asheville has merged thousands of community comments into a unified design for the Azalea Parks and Infrastructure Recovery Project which will rebuild and reimagine City-owned public spaces along the Swannanoa River. Lean more on how to view the concept and follow along with project updates
City seeks volunteers for annual bike and pedestrian count and greenway survey
The City is seeking volunteers to help with the Transportation Department’s annual bike and pedestrian counts and greenway user surveys, both of which kick off on Sept. 15.
City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: August 25, 2026
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Register Now: ‘Coaching for Safer Communities’ Training
To help youth coaches better support kids and teens, APR is excited to provide Coaching for Safer Communities, a specialized training program designed to equip coaches with essential tools and insights.
What’s Up AVL! This week’s episode addresses traffic calming measures and community input opportunities
Learn more about traffic calming measures - what works now, and how your input can help inform Asheville's future traffic calming policy.
Asheville Fire Department seeks applicants for Explorer Program
Applications are now open for the Asheville Fire Department’s Explorer Post 77, a mentorship and training program for youth ages 14 to 18.
City to fund community hubs, as resilience report recommends
Based on key findings and recommendations from the Resilience Hub Mapping Project, the City of Asheville is now planning to use federal funds to invest in community facilities.
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