The Progress Report: September 12, 2024
Get a brief update on these projects: AMI meter rollout, projects impacting Patton Avenue: sidewalks, stormwater, resurfacing bids & the feasibility study public open house.
Asheville Asks: Who are these people measuring trees? What are they doing?
City of Asheville launches Tree Inventory as part of Urban Forest Master Plan
City of Asheville announces the publication of the Affordable Housing Plan.
On Monday, September 9, the City of Asheville published the final Affordable Housing Plan. The plan is available on the project page of the City of Asheville website. The City will begin implementing some of the top priority strategies this Fall. Staff will work with the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, community partners, and stakeholders on [...]
What’s Up AVL! This week spotlights the Festival of Neighborhoods coming Sept 14
Learn more about the role of a City of Asheville Neighborhood Services Specialist - and the big community based opportunity this coming weekend: The Festival of Neighborhoods
City of Asheville invites the community to join us for the 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony
Come, join the City of asheville as we honor those who were lost and those who served.
City of Asheville announces Dr. Tareq Al-Zabet as the next Public Works Director
Asheville City Manager, Debra Campbell, is pleased to announce Dr. Tareq Al-Zabet as the City of Asheville’s next Public Works Director. Tareq will officially begin his duties with the City of Asheville on September 16. Tareq is an accomplished executive with extensive leadership experience overseeing comprehensive infrastructure services. He holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and [...]
#TogetherWeThrive: A guide to neighborhood emergency preparedness and resilience
September is Emergency Preparedness Month: Start your conversation today As we enter September, National Emergency Preparedness Month, it’s more important than ever to be prepared for unexpected emergencies. A changing climate means increased frequency and intensity of climate risks such as more severe flooding, extreme temperatures, wildfires, and landslides. Being prepared can help build community and [...]
City of Asheville launches Tree Inventory as part of Urban Forest Master Plan
The City of Asheville is embarking on a comprehensive tree inventory as part of its Urban Forest Master Plan to safeguard and enhance the urban forest. Over the next several weeks, arborists will conduct a thorough assessment of public trees located in the right-of-way, typically the area between the sidewalk and street. This public [...]
City of Asheville asks community to stay safe by staying out of the construction zone at Memorial Stadium
Let's stay safe and keep Memorial Stadium progress moving forward by remaining off the track while it cures.
City of Asheville joins Tourists Baseball Organization and partners at McCormick Field renovation groundbreaking
City of Asheville leaders, City staff, and partners join the Asheville Tourists organization in breaking ground on a new chapter for the team and baseball in Asheville. Fans turn out in support a new chapter for McCormick Field As indicated in the Tourist organization’s official press release, Mayor Manheimer, council members, and City Manager [...]
Asheville City Council adopts 10-year vision for Parks and Recreation
At its August 27 meeting, Asheville City Council adopted Recreate Asheville:Shaping Our City’s Parks, a 10-year vision plan built by community members to guide the City of Asheville’s parks and recreation decisions. This plan identifies which recreation spaces need the most work, which projects will be most beneficial, and strategies to keep the [...]
City Hall will be closed Monday, September 2 in observance of holiday
City Hall will be closed September 2 for Labor day.