U.S. Army Corps of Engineers completes waterway debris removal within City of Asheville
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has completed waterway debris removal operations within Asheville city limits. This milestone marks the removal of debris that posed an immediate threat to infrastructure, life, or public safety within the waterways following Tropical Storm Helene.
Urban Land Institute Advisory Services Panel Wrap-up with recommendations for Asheville’s recovery
ULI's 9-member panel spent five days in Asheville, touring the city's hardest-hit areas, speaking with leaders from local business, neighborhood, and government organizations. Their research observations and recommendations culminate Friday, august 1 into a two-hour presentation to the community and City leaders.
Intercity bus service resumes after Tropical Storm Helene
The N.C. Department of Transportation is resuming intercity bus service in downtown Asheville nearly a year after it was suspended due to Hurricane Helene. The service will be operated by Greyhound under contract with NCDOT’s Integrated Mobility Division. Beginning Aug. 1, Greyhound will pick up and drop off passengers on Ashland Avenue outside of the downtown Asheville Rides Transit (ART) Transit Station. The new arrangement is the result of months of coordination with the NCDOT’s Integrated Mobility Division and Asheville.
What’s Up AVL! This week the City of Asheville talks CDBG-DR latest
On this week’s episode, host Sam Parada brings back regular guest James Shelton, Community Development Division Manager for the City's Economic & Community Development Department. James discusses updates on CDBG-DR and areas where the City is preparing to use the funds on recovery-related projects.
Riverside Cemetery final debris removal work set to begin Monday, July 21, park hours adjusted
The City of Asheville is moving forward with restoration efforts at Riverside Cemetery, with debris removal work scheduled to begin Monday, July 21. Crews will be on site Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., during this phase of the project.
What’s Up AVL! This week the City of Asheville talks community opportunity through the TAP program
Listen in on how community organizations and volunteers can take advange of the TAP to further help our community recovery from Tropical Storm Helene
New Remembrance Video captures the story of recovery for Asheville Parks after Hurricane Helene
In the video, you’ll hear directly from Al Kopf, Asheville Parks & Recreation Landscape Architect, who was on-site in the immediate aftermath of the storm. You’ll also see comparative footage illustrating our significant progress.
City of Asheville to Host ULI Advisory Services Panel on post-disaster recovery and resiliency
The City of Asheville will host an Advisory Services Panel from the Urban Land Institute (ULI) to provide recommendations on strategies for post-disaster economic recovery and long-term resiliency. The ULI panel, composed of national real estate and land use experts, will be in Asheville for a week-long intensive study.
Mid-year momentum: 2025 infrastructure progress + future outlook
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ART bus routes to resume normal service July 1
More Helene recovery: All transit routes will be active again starting July 1. Some schedule changes may be necessary due to staffing, so pease make use of iRide emails notifications to get updates.
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