In response to last year’s devastation from Tropical Storm Helene, Buncombe County and its municipal partners, including the City of Asheville, have developed the draft Helene Recovery Plan. Learn more about what participants identified as top priorities, and view the plan.
The City of Asheville announces today that approximately $11 million in additional federal funding has been approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support recovery efforts following the impacts of Tropical Storm Helene. These funds will be directed toward critical water system projects that will help protect the city’s watershed and strengthen long-term community resilience.
At the September 9 City Council meeting, Council members undertook consideration of several Helene Recovery agenda items as the City and community continue to move forward with recovery related projects and needs. This article contains a list of the items, grouped by topic or category, actions, and impacts.
After processing 1,044,240 cubic yards of storm debris, operations at Enka Commerce Park were completed on September 4, and the site has been restored to its original condition.
Repairs on track for early October completion in both Rankin and Wall Street garages.
Asheville takes definitive steps toward realizing a new large-scale arts and entertainment facility.
Asheville City Council approved updates to the City’s micromobility ordinance at their regularly scheduled meeting on August 26, 2025, paving the way for expanded use of personal micromobility devices within City limits. These changes are part of a broader effort to provide safe, affordable, and accessible transportation options for all who travel in and around Asheville.
Asheville City Council, in the August 26 formal meeting, approved amending the City Ordinance which addresses panhandling and solicitation in high traffic zones by increasing the size of one such zone in the central business district, and adding additional high traffic zones on and around Haywood Road and Patton Avenue.
The City of Asheville continues its nationwide search as we move toward the retirement of current City Manager Debra Campbell at the end of this year.
At the August 26 City Council meeting, Council members undertook consideration of several Helene Recovery agenda items as the City and community continue to move forward with recovery related projects and needs. Below is a list of the items, grouped by topic or category, actions, and impacts.
Community members are invited to view the design for Malvern Hills Park’s new swimming pool and provide input directly to the project team at an open house hosted by the City of Asheville at West Asheville Park (198 Vermont Ave.) from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 23.
City Hall offices will be closed Monday, Sept.1 We wish our community a happy and safe Labor Day Holiday.
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