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City of Asheville to launch Neighborhood Grant Program

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Polly McDaniel

As a part of this year’s budget process, City of Asheville staff heard from our community that new City investments in neighborhoods were very important. To respond to that need the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget includes $200,000 to launch a Neighborhood Grant Program. This program is designed specifically for neighborhood-based organizations: Neighborhood associations; Homeowners associations; Neighborhood coalitions; and Resident organizations [...]

Jeremy Lett steps into new role as Asheville Neighborhood Services Specialist

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Polly McDaniel

The City of Asheville has a new go-to person dedicated to two-way communication with our neighborhoods. Jeremy Lett has joined the City as Neighborhood Services Specialist, working alongside Neighborhood and Community Engagement Manager Brenda Mills. This role is a part of the new initiatives set forth by the City from the Reimagining [...]

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Asheville’s 30/60/90 Day Plan transitions to a sustained effort: Advancing Racial Equity in Asheville

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Polly McDaniel

From the start, City Manager Debra Campbell said Asheville’s 30/60/90 Day Plan was only the beginning and would serve as a foundation for a more holistic approach to incorporating racial equity into City operations. At the Dec. 8 City Council meeting, she unveiled the next step and it is intended to be a step that [...]

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Place fall leaves in eco-friendly paper bags for collection by Asheville Sanitation

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Polly McDaniel

To Asheville residents using paper bags for their fall leaves these past two years, we say thank you and keep up the good work! We’d encourage everyone else to follow their example. Paper bags cost about the same as plastic ones. They’re compostable and more eco-friendly. Below is a guide on how to use them effectively, with [...]

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Neighborhood spotlight: West End Clingman Avenue Neighborhood

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Polly McDaniel

Where in the world is the West End Clingman Avenue Neighborhood? It covers the area from the East shore of the French Broad River east to the Bacoate Forest and from Patton Avenue south to Lyman Street. The West End Clingman Avenue Neighborhood (WECAN) hosts a community garden, the Jean Webb and Owens Bell parks, an [...]

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Neighborhood spotlight: East End/Valley Street

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Polly McDaniel

Where is it? The East End/Valley Street neighborhood is located east of Biltmore Avenue and rises up Beaucatcher Mountain. Details: East End/Valley Street is the oldest and most historically significant African-American neighborhood in Asheville. Once the center of African-American life in Asheville, the neighborhood is connected to The Block (Eagle and Market streets) and Valley Street (now [...]

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Neighborhood spotlight: Redwood Forest

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Polly McDaniel

Where is it? Redwood Forest is located in East Asheville off of Tunnel Road on the north and Swannanoa Road on the south, across from the Haw Creek Community. Trinity Presbyterian Church is located on Shawnee Trail on the west side of our community. Details: Redwood Forest comprises approximately 80 families. First homes were built here [...]

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Neighborhood spotlight: Oakley community

Posted on February 27, 2020 by Polly McDaniel

Neighborhood: Oakley. Where is it? Bounded by Sweeten Creek Road, Thompson Street and I-240. Details: Oakley is a very large neighborhood with more than 2,000 homes. It is a diverse community and have many features outside of residences. We have a local library, Oakley Elementary, a fire station, Asheville’s only police substation, a park, Ray Kisiah baseball [...]

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Neighborhood spotlight: Hillside Terrace

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Polly McDaniel

Where everything old is new again Where is it? Hillside Terrace is a small but vibrant neighborhood association serving 60 or so residents who reside in 33 homes located in West Asheville between historic Malvern Hills and the Asheville School campus. We seek to promote a strong sense of community through social gatherings, stewardship of our abundant [...]

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City of Asheville seeking nominees for Neighborhood Hero Award

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Polly McDaniel

Many things make a good neighborhood: sidewalks, shady trees and manageable car traffic come to mind. But most of all, it’s the people who take time to know each other, who care about the health, safety and rights of their neighbors, who help and look out for children, elders and others in need. These are [...]

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City of Asheville partners with Buncombe County and historically black neighborhoods to create African American historic markers project

Posted on October 22, 2019 by Polly McDaniel

A series of historic markers celebrating the heritage of four historically black neighborhoods is in the works as part of a partnership between the City of Asheville and Buncombe County. During their Oct. 22 meeting, Asheville City Council adopted an interlocal agreement to work with the County on this project. The project is being led at [...]

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Asheville residents invited to participate in Neighborhood Traffic Issues Forum

Posted on May 30, 2019 by Polly McDaniel

What neighborhood traffic issues are on your mind, Asheville? The City’s Neighborhood Advisory Committee invites everyone to come to a solution-based community discussion about just that. The Neighborhood Advisory Committee invites everyone to attend the first of two Neighborhood Forums planned for this year. The forums will provide an opportunity for neighborhoods to discuss and find [...]

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