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Actions and presentations at the September 8, Asheville City Council Meeting

Posted on September 9, 2026 by Kim Miller

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City of Asheville Commemorates 25th Anniversary of September 11th with Special Ceremony

Posted on September 8, 2026September 8, 2026 by Kim Miller

The City of Asheville invites all members of the public to join us as we mark 25 years since the September 11th attacks with a remembrance ceremony on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026.

City Hall will be closed Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day

Posted on September 1, 2026September 1, 2026 by Kim Miller

City offices will be closed Monday, september 7 to observe the Labor Day holiday. Find out more on any City provided services you may use.

Actions and presentations at the August 25, Asheville City Council Meeting

Posted on August 25, 2026 by Kim Miller

Helene recovery continues and amendments to the UDO brings an opportunity for more diverse housing at the latest City Council meeting

City of Asheville Introduces Unified Design for Azalea Parks and Infrastructure Recovery Project

Posted on August 25, 2026 by Kim Miller

City of Asheville has merged thousands of community comments into a unified design for the Azalea Parks and Infrastructure Recovery Project which will rebuild and reimagine City-owned public spaces along the Swannanoa River. Lean more on how to view the concept and follow along with project updates

Asheville Fire Department seeks applicants for Explorer Program

Posted on August 10, 2026August 17, 2026 by Jessica Hughes

Applications are now open for the Asheville Fire Department’s Explorer Post 77, a mentorship and training program for youth ages 14 to 18.

Community invited to attend rescheduled Historic Preservation and Affordable Housing lunch and learn

Posted on August 3, 2026August 3, 2026 by Kim Miller

Community members are invited to learn more about perserving our history, and how that helps affordable housing efforts in our City. Join us Friday, August 14 11:30AM @the YMI

Actions and presentations at the July 28, Asheville City Council Meeting

Posted on July 28, 2026July 28, 2026 by Kim Miller

At Asheville City Council July 28, council members took considered and took action items ranging from Helene related demolition, affordable housing related home repair policy, a presentation of the ART Draft Plan to a donation for the preservation and restoration of City Hall chimes. Learn more about the actions that are important to you.

AFD invites community members to the 15th Annual Captain Jeff Bowen Remembrance Ceremony

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Kim Miller

Community members are invited to honor one of Asheville's fallen heroes and pay tribute to the men and women who sserve our community every day.

Asheville City Council approves amended property tax rate in response to recently adopted North Carolina legislation

Posted on July 15, 2026July 16, 2026 by Kim Miller

Asheville City Council take action to address the revenue imbalance created by the North Carolina Senate Bill 889.

Public Invited to Drop-In Input Session on Biltmore Village Infrastructure Recovery Project

Posted on July 15, 2026July 15, 2026 by Kim Miller

The City of Asheville invites community members, business owners, and residents to attend an upcoming drop-in meeting opportunity to learn more about the Biltmore Village Infrastructure Recovery project, ask questions of the project team, and provide feedback that will inform the final restoration plan.

City of Asheville announces the retirement of Planning and Urban Design Director Steph Monson Dahl

Posted on July 2, 2026July 2, 2026 by Kim Miller

The City of Asheville thanks retiring Planning and Urban Design Director Stephanie Monson Dahl for 21 years of service to the community

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