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Get ready for a day of big fun for little ones! Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) is thrilled to announce the annual Tiny Tykes Day, a free festival designed for children ages 5 and under, is scheduled for Sunday, May 4, from 2-5pm at Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center on 285 [...]
On Friday, March 21, the N.C. Forest Service issued a ban on all open burning due to the increased fire risk across the state. As conditions in western North Carolina worsen, The City of Asheville Fire Marshal’s Office has issued additional local restrictions to reduce the risk of wildfires within city limits. Effective immediately, open burning is [...]
This entry is part of Park Views, an 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
City Council meetings are open to all members of the public. Come in person, watch a live stream or view it at your conveninece by accessing the recordings on the City of Asheville YouTube channel
The City of Asheville is taking a significant step forward in its infrastructure recovery efforts by initiating the first in a series of Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) for major rebuilding projects. This milestone marks the beginning of a strategic and coordinated approach to restoring and enhancing the city’s infrastructure following recent storm impacts. The first storm [...]
The City of Asheville, in collaboration with Western Carolina University (WCU), FEMA, and the State Historic Preservation Office, has completed a key phase of the archaeological assessment at Riverside Cemetery. This assessment is a critical step in ensuring that historic and cultural resources are protected as the City moves forward with stump removal and continued [...]
The City of Asheville invites the public to an Open House to view the design for the Coxe Avenue Streetscape Project on Monday, March 24, 2025, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Bear’s Smokehouse Barbeque. This project aims to make improvements to Coxe Avenue that will enhance safety and the overall experience for users including pedestrians, [...]
The City of Asheville Water Resources Department was recognized by the Asheville Rotary Club at its recent People of Action Gala. The event recognized outstanding local leaders who embody the Rotary mission of ‘service above self.’ Water Resources was recognized in the category Water Sanitation and Hygiene for its outstanding response in restoring potable water [...]
The City of Asheville is launching the ART Comprehensive Operational Analysis, a strategic initiative to improve transit services and align resources with community needs. The plan will evaluate ridership data, demographic trends, and roadway conditions to develop short and long-term recommendations for Asheville Rides Transit (ART). Jarrett Walker & Associates, a nationally-recognized transit planning firm, [...]
At the regular meeting on March 11, 2025, Asheville City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the City Manager to allocate $200,000 in public art funds to ArtsAVL. This funding will support arts businesses in Asheville affected by Tropical Storm Helene. Specifically, $150,000 will be used for Arts Business Relief Grants, and $50,000 will support a [...]
The City of Asheville has contracted with the Asheville Downtown Improvement District (ADID) to execute the scope of work associated with the newly established Business Improvement District following a thorough Request for Proposal (RFP) process. As ADID moves forward with its mission to enhance the vibrancy and economic vitality of Downtown Asheville, the Interim Board of [...]
Vehicles and heavy equipment used by City of Asheville departments such as police, fire, public works, sanitation, water, parks and recreation, transit, and street services play a vital role in maintaining our city, public safety, parks and community centers, and water and transportation systems. These specialized vehicles and the teams that operate them have been [...]
What’s Up AVL! The City of Asheville’s bi-monthly radio show allows the community to take a deep dive with the City of Asheville staff and departments. You can learn about different departments and what projects are taking place in your community. On this episode, host Sam Parada visits again with James Shelton, City of Asheville Community Development Division [...]
