November 19, 2025 is GIS Day, where folks around the world celebrate geographic data and technology. GIS, or Geographic Information Systems, are systems that collect, store, analyze, manage, and present spatial data, or data based on location. This year, the City of Asheville is celebrating by highlighting several interesting and innovative projects that are great examples of using GIS to help our community.
Map Asheville is the City’s GIS Map Viewer with layers and tools to help staff and the public visualize spatial information. The City of Asheville’s GIS team first developed Map Asheville in 2006 and on October 6 we will be launching its third rendition.
During the month of May 2025, the City of Asheville conducted a successful biochar pilot project with the help of the US Forest Service (USFS) at the Southern Research Station.
The City of Asheville water Resources Department breaks ground on phase 2 of a project at the Mills River Water Treatment Plant that will bring techincal updates and greater storage capacity to the plant, and increase resiliency for our overall water system.
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NEW Hotel Overlay Dashboard allows community members to find and understand Hotel Overlay District information
Broadway Public Safety Station awarded LEED certification GOLD!
