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Bountiful Cities and Asheville Buncombe Food Policy Council relaunch updated Asheville Edibles Map with City of Asheville

Posted on August 9, 2023 by Christy Edwards

Local nonprofit Bountiful Cities and Asheville Buncombe Food Policy Council partnered with the City of Asheville to release an updated interactive map showing public edible plants around Asheville. Asheville is known for its vibrant food culture and commitment to sustainability. However, alongside a community of passionate foodies, there are individuals experiencing food insecurity. The Asheville Edibles [...]

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Additional lane and street closure with a detour on Patton Ave beginning Thursday, August 10

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Kim Miller

Beginning Thursday, August 10th, an additional lane and street closure on Patton Avenue will be initiated in an effort to allow stormwater crews to safely proceed with construction for the Carter-Ann-Patton Project. As work progressed on the project, the underground conditions resulted in the need to close an additional lane to maximize safety for the public [...]

Connect with your community at Festival of Neighborhoods event on September 30

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Christy Edwards

The Neighborhood Advisory Committee invites all of Asheville to gather for a day filled with neighborly interaction, learning, and fun for the whole family at Festival of Neighborhoods. This event is aimed at bringing together neighbors from all corners of Asheville with the primary goal of strengthening the bond between residents, neighborhood associations, and local [...]

New public pool open at Grant Southside Center

Posted on August 2, 2023 by Christy Edwards

Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) has a new way for locals to beat the heat beyond air conditioned community centers and pools in Malvern Hills and Recreation parks. A new swimming pool at Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center opened August 2. Admission is $3 per person. The pool’s [...]

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City of Asheville announces date for public meeting to gather feedback on the Downtown Public Restroom project

Posted on August 1, 2023 by Kim Miller

The City of Asheville’s Capital Projects department is seeking public feedback on the Downtown Public Restroom project. The primary goal for the restroom facility is to provide a public restroom that is safe and accessible 24/7. This project is being funded with American Rescue Plan Act Funds. City Council voted at their May [...]

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Asheville Asks: How do I participtate in shaping Pack Square’s future?

Posted on July 28, 2023 by Kim Miller

The City of Asheville and Buncombe County are documenting the community’s vision for a more equitable, accessible, and inclusive Pack Square Plaza, a social and economic hub for the region. You have been participating online and by attending community events to give us your ideas. Now check out the results! Ideas generated by the community can be [...]

Asheville Business Inclusion Office to Host a Vendor Outreach Event in Asheville

Posted on July 27, 2023 by Kim Miller

The Asheville Business Inclusion (ABI) office is excited to announce it will host a Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) outreach event on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Maple Crest Apartments Community Room, located at 20 Lee Garden Lane, Asheville, NC 28801 (address corrected). The [...]

Who’s up this week on What’s Up AVL! Communications Specialist Jessica Hughes

Posted on July 27, 2023 by Kim Miller

What’s Up AVL! The City of Asheville’s bi-monthly radio show gives the community the chance to take a deep dive with the City of Asheville staff and departments. Learn about different departments and what projects are taking place in your community. This week, the City of Asheville host Sam Parada sat down with Communications Specialist [...]

Volunteers needed for Candace Pickens Memorial Playground

Posted on July 27, 2023 by Christy Edwards

In its third round of awards from the Neighborhood Matching Grants program, a number of projects received funding from the City of Asheville that expand access to recreation and preserve culture. The Grace neighborhood in North Asheville received $5,000 towards the construction of Candace Pickens Playground, a unique project involving Grace Community [...]

City of Asheville announces City Council meeting: July 25, 2023

Posted on July 21, 2023 by Kim Miller

The next meeting of the Asheville City Council will be held 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, 2023. The meeting will be held in the Council Chamber on the 2nd Floor of City Hall, 70 Court Plaza. The Council meeting agenda is posted on the City’s website. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 143-318.10 this will [...]

City of Asheville firefighters lend a much needed hand in Vermont

Posted on July 21, 2023 by Kim Miller

In times of crisis, it is sometimes our neighbors who see us through. Other times, it takes the compassion and professionalism of those further afield to help weather the storm. That was certainly the case for several members called up to help support and supplement Vermont resources battling flooding in the state. Our team of Isaac [...]

Celebrate the spirit of Southside at a block party and community center ribbon cutting on August 4

Posted on July 19, 2023 by Kim Miller

After years of neighborhood input, planning, and construction, Asheville’s Southside neighborhood has a brand new gymnasium, outdoor swimming pool, more community rooms for meetings and classes, outdoor basketball court, and spacious open areas to study and socialize at Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center, located on 285 Livingston Street. Southside families and community members [...]

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