City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: February 11, 2025
City Council Meetings are open to all members of our community. Come participate or watch the live stream of the February 11 meeting starting 5:00 p.m.
Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games and SilverArts foster friendships and strengthen community
The camaraderie and challenge of Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games and SilverArts are back! The weeks-long festival celebrates the transformative ability of sports and the arts to foster friendship and wellness for participants ages 50-100+. There is a $10 fee to participate and online registration opens February 8 at ncseniorgames.org. “Living healthy, active, and creative [...]
City of Asheville Announces Public Meetings for Community Input on Disaster Recovery Funding
The City of Asheville invites residents to participate in one of six public meetings throughout February to learn about the Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program and provide input on your unmet needs related to Helene Recovery. The feedback received will influence the creation of the Action Plan Draft, which outlines how [...]
What’s Up AVL! This week spotlights Helene relief funding through Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Relief funds
What’s Up AVL! The City of Asheville’s bi-monthly radio show allows the community to take a deep dive with the City of Asheville staff and departments. You can learn about different departments and what projects are taking place in your community. On this episode host Sam Parada is joined by James Shelton, Community Development Division Manager for the [...]
City Council votes to approve text amendments to Asheville Flood Protection Ordinance
On Tuesday, January 28, the Asheville City Council voted to adopt text amendments to Chapter 7 of the Asheville Code of Ordinances. The changes clear up ambiguity in floodplain regulations within city limits and ensure compliance with State law and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) regulations. They also clarify development language [...]
City of Asheville assesses one pool safe for access this summer due to Helene
Plan ahead for summer swim opportunities
City of Asheville announces public information sessions on proposed text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance
Members of the public are invited to learn about three proposed changes to Asheville’s Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) at a series of upcoming information sessions. (Registration information is available on the City’s UDO Text Change Engagement Hub.) These proposed revisions to the UDO are focused on updates to
Restoring City-owned infrastructure through the FEMA Public Assistance Program
The City of Asheville experienced an estimated $1 billion in damage to City-owned property and assets due to Helene. This includes extensive damage to City-owned parks, streets, buildings, utilities, and other vital assets and infrastructure. Rebuilding will be a massive undertaking, and this is not something the City can fund on its own. Federal and [...]
City of Asheville launches Helene Recovery Priorities Survey to guide post-Tropical Storm Helene efforts
The City of Asheville is calling on residents to share their perspectives and priorities as the community works to recover and rebuild following Tropical Storm Helene. The City has launched a Helene Recovery Priorities Survey to gather input that will help guide City Council’s decision-making during their upcoming annual retreat. “We recognize the [...]
Investing in Community Infrastructure: 2024 Progress & 2025 Outlook
While 2024 brought an unimaginably difficult ending (looking at you, Helene), still much was accomplished. From accessible sidewalks to public restrooms to playgrounds, the City of Asheville continues to invest in the quality of life for our community. Read on to find out about infrastructure improvements made throughout the city in 2024 and what’s in [...]
What’s Up AVL! This week spotlights Asheville Infrastructure: accomplishments and Helene impacts
What’s Up AVL! The City of Asheville’s bi-monthly radio show allows the community to take a deep dive with the City of Asheville staff and departments. You can learn about different departments and what projects are taking place in your community. On this episode host Sam Parada is joined by Jade Dundas, Capital Management Director for the City [...]
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a day for remembrance and reflection.
Find ways you can observe Dr. Martin Luther King Day in the community