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What’s up AVL: This week hear from Parks and Recreation Director D. Tyrell McGirt

Posted on October 9, 2023 by Kim Miller

Director of Parks and Recreation D. Tyrell McGirt talks about the city’s comprehensive plan for public leisure spaces and recreation programs. He and Sam discuss how the plan will help guide the department’s decisions for the next 10-15 years to connect, fix, build, and preserve recreation programs and parkland. You can get involved as the department has invited community members to share innovative ideas at Recreate Asheville workshops and online at RecreateAsheville.com now through November 20, 2023.

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Asheville Asks: Does the new NC state budget provision on plastic bags impact Asheville’s leaf collection ordinance?

Posted on October 6, 2023 by Kim Miller

Does the recent North Carolina state budget provision addressing the use of plastic bags impact Asheville's new leaf collection ordinance that went into effect August 1, 2023? The quick answer is no, but expand this article for a fuller explanation and a reminder of good practices.

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City of Asheville announces City Council meeting: October 10, 2023

Posted on October 6, 2023 by Kim Miller

The next meeting of the Asheville City Council will be held 5 p.m. Tuesday, October 10, 2023. The meeting will be held in the Council Chamber on the 2nd Floor of City Hall, 70 Court Plaza. Please join us in person or virtually. Click on the agenda link to find out what's up for consideration and discussion.

City of Asheville announces appointment of Michael Cayse as Fire Chief

Posted on October 3, 2023 by Kim Miller

The City of Asheville is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Cayse as the new Fire Chief of the Asheville Fire Department. He joins us from Cincinnati, Ohio where he has spent much of his 34-year public safety career. Chief Cayse will officially start his role on January 2, 2024.

Homegrown Talent: Shateisha Bowden

Posted on October 2, 2023 by Christy Edwards

This entry is part of Homegrown Talent, an Asheville Parks & Recreation series that highlights team members who grew up in our community. Coming from the neighborhoods and areas where community centers and parks are located is a huge value to the city, bringing knowledge, connections, and insight that can only come from spending formative years right here at home.

City of Asheville announces grant opportunities through partnership with ArtsAVL

Posted on September 27, 2023 by Kim Miller

Help the community preserve public arts and cultural programming. Non-profit organizations, engaged in community events that promote cultural heritiage, diversity and the creative arts, can apply for a City of Asheville Event Support Grant facilitated by ArtsAVL

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The City of Asheville hosts The Homelessness Learning Series for the Asheville community in October and November

Posted on September 27, 2023 by Kim Miller

Join the City of Asheville Communiy and Economic development Department / Homelessness Division as they host an informational learning series focused on homelessness in our community.

September is Emergency Preparedness Month: A community approach can save lives

Posted on September 25, 2023 by Kim Miller

The true first responders in any emergency are the everyday people living and working in their communities. Making an emergency plan together with your neighbors or neighborhood organization can have positive outcomes, including saving lives.

Asheville Parks & Recreation announces community-powered comprehensive plan input opportunities

Posted on September 25, 2023 by Christy Edwards

As Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) update’s the city’s comprehensive plan for public leisure spaces and recreation programs, that’s the question its team is asking at public input events around the city and through a community survey that can be taken from the comfort of home.

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City of Asheville announces City Council meeting: September 26, 2023

Posted on September 22, 2023 by Kim Miller

The next meeting of the Asheville City Council will be held 5 p.m. Tuesday, September 26, 2023. The community is invited to attend in person or watch in real time on Charter/Spectrum Channel 193, streamed on the City’s YouTube Channel, or through the City’s Virtual Engagement Hub accessible through the front page of the City website.

September is Emergency Preparedness Month: Get to know the resources available to you

Posted on September 18, 2023 by Kim Miller

In the event of an emergency, you need to know where you can turn for information, advice, or even a helping hand. There are resources, both locally and nationally, to help you weather any storm.

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City of Asheville updates on the Carter-Ann-Patton stormwater improvement project

Posted on September 12, 2023 by Kim Miller

Starting Sunday, September 17, at 7:00 p.m. contract work will begin that spans across Patton Ave. from the south to the north side. To ensure crew and community safety, there will be a full road closure from N. French Broad Ave. down to N. Ann Street. This will take place at night only (7 p.m. to 7 a.m.) to minimize traffic disruption and impact on area businesses and the community. To further minimize impact, the area will be open to vehicle and pedestrian traffic on Friday and Saturday nights throughout the duration of this phase.

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