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Category: Downtown Development

City of Asheville launches online Development Portal as streamlined option for development review applications

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Web Editors - CAPE

Large construction projects continue to dot the downtown Asheville skyline. At right, the 45 Asheland Condominiums are under construction. At left in the background are the twin cranes erecting the Mission Hospital for Advanced Medicine addition. Developers, online applications for development review have come to the City of Asheville. Now you can file your applications for development review from the [...]

Love Asheville? Shop and eat local during LOVE ASHEVILLE GO LOCAL WEEK

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Web Editors - CAPE

Whether you’re a foodie, a hiker or a biker, or just enjoy the mountain city vibe, there is never a shortage of reasons to love Asheville. The City of Asheville is partnering with local organizations to encourage you to share the love with friends, family and local businesses during LOCAL ASHEVILLE GO LOCAL [...]

Buncombe Street becomes 2-way as county garage opening nears

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Web Editors - CAPE

The new Buncombe County Parking Garage is expected to open towards the end of February or the first part of March. The garage is part of a new county building adjacent to Coxe Avenue. As the new Buncombe County Parking Garage nears completion, City of Asheville Transportation Department staff recently established a new traffic pattern along [...]

Food truck pilot program launches at 68 Haywood

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Web Editors - CAPE

A mobile food vending pilot program comes to 68 Haywood this year! With more than 75 food trucks listed as active in the Asheville area on ashevillefoodtrucks.com, offerings could be wide ranging — everything from tacos to gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches. It’s one of several temporary uses recommended by the Haywood Street Community Advisory Team, [...]

2017 in review: Bonds and RADTIP get off the ground, equity initiative begins and more

Posted on December 28, 2017 by Web Editors - CAPE

With 2017 nearly in the books, it’s time to take stock of City of Asheville initiatives and developments from the past year. Here are 10 initiatives that your City government got off the ground in 2017. We’ll have 2018 initiatives to look for in another roundup Jan. 1. Bond projects began In November 2016, Asheville voters approved $74 million [...]

Street resurfacing updates: From South Slope to College Street

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Web Editors - CAPE

Some resurfacing projects are going on that the City of Asheville would like to make residents and businesses aware of. Resurfacing of College Street from Tunnel Road to Vance Gap is expected to begin soon. The section between North Spruce Street and Broadway is expected to be worked on the week of Dec. 11. As crews [...]

Asheville Holiday Parade to impact bus routes, include street closings

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Web Editors - CAPE

The Asheville Downtown Association’s annual Asheville Holiday Parade happens from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, in downtown Asheville. The parade route runs up Biltmore Avenue to Pack Square, then turns to go down Patton Avenue. Hundreds show up for this festive community event, so please plan ahead. There will be traffic and bus [...]

South Slope Visioning to kick off with Nov. 16 open house

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Web Editors - CAPE

The City of Asheville is undertaking a South Slope Visioning process. And residents are invited to participate! Led by the City of Asheville with participation by the community and South Slope business stakeholders, this planning process is designed to develop a long-term vision for the area. Once the plan is drafted, it will be presented to [...]

City of Asheville to offer free bus tickets to holiday parade

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Web Editors - CAPE

This is a limited time offer, while supplies last.

Asheville holidays feature expanded Winter Lights Downtown and ‘upcycled’ holiday wreaths

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Web Editors - CAPE

Asheville’s holiday season sparkles a little brighter this year, accented by some fresh décor. The City of Asheville is pleased to announce that its Winter Lights Downtown partnership with The N.C Arboretum will not only continue for a second year, but also expand. The City is also working with the Arboretum and the Asheville Downtown Association [...]

City of Asheville launches survey on public art project

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Web Editors - CAPE

The City of Asheville in partnership with the Asheville Downtown Foundation wants your feedback on the proposal designs for the Lexington Avenue Public Art Project. The City will gather your ranking of these projects and comments through November 1. The City launched a survey on Open City Hall Asheville to help in the selection of the [...]

Asheville survey opens: Share your thoughts on Wall Street uses

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Web Editors - CAPE

A series of four Walkable Wall Street events were held this past year in which the street was closed to cars. The City of Asheville is looking at opportunities to enhance safety and walkability downtown. At the direction of City Council’s Public Safety Committee and with input from downtown stakeholders, City staff has worked with community partners [...]

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