Follow our Helene Recovery efforts: Learn to navigate with the City’s Recovery Dashboard
Check out this "how to" video to make the most our the interactive Helene Recovery Dashboard - a tool for you!
City of Asheville provides update on advisory and quasi-judicial boards
The City of Asheville would like to keep you informed about the latest updates regarding the City’s advisory and quasi-judicial boards. Advisory Board update Effective immediately, all advisory boards staffed by City employees will remain suspended until further direction following the City Council retreat, in mid-February 2025. We will provide updates as new information [...]
City of Asheville launches Helene Recovery Engagement Hub
As Asheville continues its recovery from Helene, we're excited to introduce a powerful new resource to support our community and keep you informed and engaged. The Asheville Recovers Engagement Hub is now live and ready to serve as a central hub for tracking, learning, and sharing information about Asheville’s recovery initiatives.
Lead testing, storm debris removal, Asheville Recovers Engagement Hub and holiday fun!
Helene Recovery Update - December 11, 2024
What’s Up AVL! This week spotlights post Helene housing efforts
On this episode of What’s Up Asheville, which discusses post-Helene recovery efforts, host Sam Parada interviews Sasha Vrtunski, the city's affordable housing officer. The pair discusses the City’s short-, mid-, and long-term approach to post-Helene recovery efforts and the resources available to residents.
City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: December 10, 2024
Please join us in person or virtually. Click on the agenda link to find out what's up for consideration and discussion.
City Council scheduled to consider contract for Downtown Business Improvement District service provider at January 14 regular meeting
The City of Asheville is pleased to share the latest updates and next steps for services and operations of the recently approved Downtown Business Improvement District (BID). City staff are moving forward with contract negotiations with the highest-ranking proposal received as part of a competitive process to identify a service provider. A [...]
Asheville asks: When does utility billing resume post Helene?
Utility billing post Tropical storm Helene resumes. Check out the video that breaks down bill charges as well as what is NOT being charged.
Councilmembers sworn into office
Re elected and new council members take their oath today.
What’s Up AVL! This week spotlights Post Helene Economic Recovery efforts and resources
On this Post-Helene Recovery efforts episode of What’s Up Asheville, host Sam Parada interviews Rachel Taylor, Economic Development Manager for the City of Asheville. The pair discusses the City’s short, mid, and long-term approach to post-Helene economic recovery efforts and resources available to residents.
City of Asheville offices close Nov. 28 & 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday
Asheville City government offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, 2024 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Here is a roundup of City service holiday schedules. Points of Distribution and Community Care Stations PODs distributing non potable water, bottled water, MRE’s and blankets as well as Community Care Stations offering additional services [...]
Unwrap mountain magic with Asheville Parks & Recreation’s Holly Jolly Holidays
Our city’s holiday season heats up with Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR)’s annual Holly Jolly Holidays series of festive events that bring neighbors together to enjoy dazzling displays, heartwarming traditions, and the mountain spirit that shines brightly in our community all year. Discover the season of hope and explore APR’s full slate of events [...]