UPDATE: Asheville Festival of Neighborhoods canceled on September 14
Join us at the Festival of Neighborhoods for food, fun and community connection
Festival of Neighborhoods brings community connection and family fun to Asheville on September 14
Join us for the Festival of Neighborhood! The fun, free event - a chance for community members to connect - kicks off Saturday, September 14, from 11 a.m.
City of Asheville announces new project to enhance neighborhood resilience, connectivity
The Community Space Upfit Project is an ARPA-funded initiative to provide five community spaces with technology and infrastructure enabling virtual community meetings, and emergency briefings: connecting residents in real-time no matter the situation. In a pioneering move aimed at bolstering neighborhood connectivity and climate resilience, the City of Asheville will be enhancing five community spaces across [...]
Asheville Asks: How can I better protect my home or business?
We can all take steps around our property to help reduce crime. For Crime Prevention Tips and more, check out our safety and emergency preparedness page under the Services tab on the City of Asheville website homepage. A great first step is employing Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) practices in and around your [...]
What’s Up AVL! This week learn more about the Community Space Upfit Project with Communications Specialist Logan Smith
What’s Up AVL! The City of Asheville’s bi-monthly radio show allows the community to take a deep dive with the City of Asheville staff and departments. You can learn about different departments and what projects are taking place in your community. On What’s Up AVL! this week, host Sam Parada interviews Logan Smith, part of the Community and [...]
Historic Resources Commission presents the 2024 Historic Resources Champion awards
The Historic Resources Commission (HRC) Thursday, May 23 recognizes the 2024 Historic Resources Champion award recipients.
First funds of the $3-million Mellon Foundation Grant Invested into Boosting the Block Project
On May 28, Asheville City Council authorized $180,000 to fund a contract for community facilitation, engagement, and project support services for the “Boosting the Block” Project, one of three projects funded by the Mellon Foundation to implement components of the Pack Square Plaza Vision Plan. The Block is Asheville’s historic Black business district and multicultural [...]
What’s Up AVL! This week learn more about Business Inclusion and Economic Development with Marcus Kirkman and Charlie Savage
On this episode of What’s Up Asheville host Sam Parada interviews Minority Business Program Manager Marcus Kirkman and Economic Development Specialist Charlie Savage. The group talks goals and programs of the Business Inclusion Office and community opportunities fostered by our Economic Development Team.
Asheville Asks: What trees, grasses and shrubs are recommended for planting in Asheville?
Find the tree, shrub and grass species recommended to help our mountain home thrive
City of Asheville invites the community to O.U.R. Asheville Academy virtual information session
Members of the Asheville community are invited to learn more about the O.U.R. Asheville Academy – a community engagement leadership academy that is accepting applications for its next orientation on June 1, 2024. The academy is open to youth and adults residing within the city limits of Asheville. A [...]
Neighborhood Volunteer Spotlight: Drew Reisinger of Malvern Hills
The Neighborhood Volunteer Spotlight features Asheville residents who are making a difference in their community. are accepted on a rolling basis. For more information, visit the Neighborhood Advisory Committee page. Drew Reisinger, a community pillar, is this month’s honoree for his tireless efforts maintaining and beautifying the Canie Creek Greenway. Drew leads clean-up drives, [...]
City Of Asheville announces Call for Artists for a New Art Deco Masterpiece – part of the Urban Trail
The City of Asheville and the Public Art and Culture Commission (PACC) seek a qualified artist(s) or designer(s) to submit their qualifications for a piece of public artwork that reimagines Station #7, the Art Deco Masterpiece, part of Asheville’s Urban Trail. Responses to this Call for Artists (CFA) will be reviewed by an Artist [...]