The City of Asheville invites the public to attend a free, public presentation on the Asheville Region Housing Needs Assessment, presented by researcher Patrick Bowen of Bowen National Research. Patrick’s presentation will be followed by a panel for discussion and questions regarding the region’s housing needs. Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Location: [...]
Construction has officially begun on the West Patton Avenue Sidewalk, a project. Project updates will be provided regularly on the website and via email to subscribers. Sign up on the project page! (link in article)
As stated in the press release from Asheville Police Department (APD), a shooting took place on July 21 near Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center which resulted in injuries to individuals not associated with summer camp or organized center programming. Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) would like to assure the public that no campers [...]
The City of Asheville is moving forward with restoration efforts at Riverside Cemetery, with debris removal work scheduled to begin Monday, July 21. Crews will be on site Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., during this phase of the project.
Needed repairs and ADA complinace adjustment work will begin on Rankin Garage in August. Read more about the wor, the schedule more in this article.
The Downtown Patton Avenue Corridor Feasibility Study recommends phased and scalable improvements that can be implemented over time, ensuring cohesive urban development with existing and future infrastructure projects. Read key reccomedations from the final report in this article.
The City of Asheville Public Works Department is pleased to announce the completion of two major infrastructure enhancements on Patton Avenue: The Carter–Ann–Patton Stormwater Improvement Project and The Patton Avenue Sidewalk Accessibility Improvements.
Asheville Parks & Recreation administration offices and community centers are closed for a staff retreat as part of Park and Recreation Professionals Day on Friday, July 18, 2025.
The City of Asheville will host an Advisory Services Panel from the Urban Land Institute (ULI) to provide recommendations on strategies for post-disaster economic recovery and long-term resiliency. The ULI panel, composed of national real estate and land use experts, will be in Asheville for a week-long intensive study.
The Asheville Municipal Golf Course has teamed up with Chris Dickerson, professional disc golf player and the 2020 U.S. Disc Golf Champion to design a championship-length, 18-hole disc golf course utilizing the front nine area of the Asheville Municipal Golf Course located at 226 Fairview Drive.
The City of Asheville is pleased to announce the reopening of the municipal pool at Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center for the Independence Day holiday on Friday, July 4, with modified hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This swift reopening is the result of teamwork and dedication by City of Asheville staff [...]
The City of Asheville has announced the temporary closure of the municipal pool at Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center to ensure the immediate safety of all visitors and staff. This difficult decision was made after multiple incidents created significant safety concerns at the facility, including a recent incident involving a firearm. All [...]