As Helene recovery continues to unfold, strengthening our ability to withstand and bounce back from future disruptions, our community continues to reflect on the ways that we came together as neighbors. As part of the reflection, city staff spent time interviewing community members to understand what happened in the aftermath of Helene and how people responded.
The City of Asheville invites community members to the next phase of engagement for repurposing and revitalizing the former Walton Street Park pool area in which the project team will share initial design concepts for enhancements to the historic pool area and gather community feedback to further refine the final design.
Learn how Neighborhood Matching Grants can help your neighborhood achieve some projects you may have. Come to a workshop Wednesday, October 29, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, at the My Daddy Taught Me That facility, located at 3 Hunt Hill Place in Asheville
In Phase 2 of the Elevate AVL project, Engagement Agents supported the distribution of Climate Action Toolkits in neighborhoods throughout the city and they designed and implemented individual community impact projects.
NEW - The application period for community members to apply to serve on four newly formed Helene Recovery Boards has been EXTENDED to 5 p.m. Tuesday, October 21
On What's Up AVL, Sam is joined by Assistant Fire Chief Jeremy Knighton to talk emergency preparedness and Helene emergency response.
Learn what's on offer through the Parks and Recreation Department's Fall programming. You can get the guide in english and Spanish. Dont miss out on information for hundreds of fitness and active living offerings, sports and clubs, arts and culture programs, after-school programs, outdoor recreation, special events, and more.
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Our hearts are with the victims, families, and community members affected by the recent spike of gun violence in our community. Together, we must all remain committed to building a stronger, safer Asheville.
Listen in on how community organizations and volunteers can take advange of the TAP to further help our community recovery from Tropical Storm Helene
Is your organization looking to help out with post Helene recovery? TAP into a new program designed to streamline the authorization of quick-action, community-led recovery initiatives on public properties impacted by Tropical Storm Helene.
Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) drives a colorful van full of games, art projects, and fun treasures to stoke the imagination into public parks and local neighborhoods throughout the summer. Rec ‘n’ Roll hosts Monday Imagination Days with free open play, Wednesday Theme Days with activities tied to a unique subject (advance registration required), and free pop-ups where anything can happen.