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The City of Asheville will experience heavy rainfall and strong winds beginning tomorrow as a result of Tropical Storm Helene. Staff from across the City are already hard at work preparing Asheville to weather the rain and wind forecasted to come our way.
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.
Request for Proposals(RFP) for a service provider to manage the services and operations of the Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) open now through Octber 15.
Update, October 1: Due to the effects of Hurricane Helene, programs and events are postponed until further notice to allow our team to assist with recovery efforts. As the first full month of fall, October offers opportunities for crisp mornings, cool evenings, and connecting with neighbors and the world around us before the hustle and bustle [...]
The 2024 bond process is in full swing, and the City of Asheville is excited to announce the launch of the dedicated 2024 general obligation bond page! This new webpage is your go-to resource for all things related to the upcoming bond ballot. Here, you can learn about the various projects the [...]
Swannanoa River Greenway construction is underway!
The next phase of the Parking Garage Capital Improvements project kicks off this week, focusing on accessibility upgrades in three of the City of Asheville’s downtown parking garages: Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville (HCCA) garage, Rankin Avenue garage and Wall Street garage. This work is expected to take a total of six weeks to complete [...]
With multiple parks featuring ballfields and volleyball, pickleball, tennis, and basketball courts, Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) offers plenty of opportunities to join pick-up games or play with organized sports leagues. As days turn cooler, trading outdoor courts for indoor activities can keep you active all season. Community centers offer open gym time throughout the [...]
The City of Asheville has made the difficult decision to cancel the Festival of Neighborhoods, originally scheduled for Saturday, September 14. Due to the forecast of significant rain throughout the weekend and into next week, City staff believe that the event would not provide the optimal experience for attendees or vendors. The rainy conditions could also [...]
Pawpaw season is here! Find, pick, peel and eat this fleeting fruit for a taste of the tropics right here in Appalachia. Did you know the Pawpaw is North America’s largest native fruit? No matter what time of year it is, the Asheville Edibles Map provides great ideas for locating and [...]
As changes in climate continue to impact our local weather patterns, the Asheville region expects more frequent and more intense weather events. There are actions we can take individually and as a community that will help build our resilience during emergency events and that will also support in “blue skies” times. Blue-skies actions, meaning the good [...]
City of Asheville launches Tree Inventory as part of Urban Forest Master Plan
The City of Asheville Event Support Grant program is now accepting applications for the calendar year 2025. This program, facilitated by ArtsAVL, provides a competitive process for non-profit organizations to receive financial support for free and open events to the public, and conducted within Asheville’s streets, parks, and outdoor public spaces. Grant funds can help make special [...]
