City of Asheville offices to close Tuesday, Nov. 11 and Veterans Day Ceremony
City Offices will be closed to Nov. 11 to observe Veterans Day
City Council takes action on Helene Recovery items at October 14 Council Meeting
At the October 14 City Council meeting, Council members undertook consideration of several Helene Recovery agenda items as the City and community continue to move forward with recovery related projects and needs. This article contains a list of the items, grouped by topic or category, actions, and impacts.
Richmond Hill Park partially reopens on October 11 in recovery milestone as Asheville continues post-Helene progress
The City of Asheville announced today that Richmond Hill Park will begin a phased reopening following extensive damage and debris removal operations from Tropical Storm Helene and other severe weather events.
Wall Street Parking Garage Set to Reopen By October 11 Following Completion of Major Structural Work
The Wall Street Parking Garage officially reopens all levels by Saturday, October 11, thanks to the successful completion of vital structural repairs. The completion of the repairs fulfills the City’s commitment to have all four parking garages fully open for peak leaf season.
Temporary water pre-treatment systems to remain operational through November
The City of Asheville is sharing an update on the temporary water pre-treatment systems installed at the North Fork and DeBruhl water treatment plants after Hurricane Helene. These systems will remain in place and operational through at least November 30, 2025, thanks to continued funding support from FEMA.
Rankin Avenue Garage to Fully Reopen; Full Closure of Wall Street Parking Garage to start September 25
Rankin Garage gets ready to provide full capacity again - allowing essential work to continue on Wall St. parking garage
Muni Disc Golf temporarily closes to allow for partner utility repair
Asheville Muni Disc Golf Course will be temporarily closed from September 22 through October 3rd to allow for the replacement of a natural gas line running through the course area that was damaged during Tropical Storm Helene. The Muni Golf course will remain open at this time.
FEMA Obligates $11 Million in Recovery Funding for Asheville
The City of Asheville announces today that approximately $11 million in additional federal funding has been approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support recovery efforts following the impacts of Tropical Storm Helene. These funds will be directed toward critical water system projects that will help protect the city’s watershed and strengthen long-term community resilience.
What’s Up AVL looks at how City facilities were used during Tropical Storm Helene
Chris Corl, Director of Community and Regional Facilities, and Walter Ear, Interim Director of Capital Management, talk about how the City utilized its facilities during Helene, - from using Harrah's as a short-term shelter and water distribution hub, to how the City's Fire facilities helped first responders act quickly.
SoCon Volleyball Championship sets up at Harrah’s
Tickets on sale now for the SoCon Women's Volleyball Championship.
City of Asheville announces partial reopening of Rankin Avenue Garage and partial closure of Wall Street Garage starting September 1
Repairs on track for early October completion in both Rankin and Wall Street garages.
City Hall will be closed Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day
City Hall offices will be closed Monday, Sept.1 We wish our community a happy and safe Labor Day Holiday.
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