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City of Asheville named finalist in 2019 SuperNova Awards by Constellation Research

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Web Editors - CAPE

ITS team recognized in Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Humanity Category for government meeting streaming translation project The City of Asheville has been named a finalist in the ninth annual Constellation SuperNova Awards. As digital transformation evolves across industries and geographies, organizations must make deeper investments to create real impact. This prestigious program recognizes teams and leaders for their [...]

Register now for the 2019 Asheville Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Web Editors - CAPE

Register now for the 2019 Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk Asheville, presented by the Asheville Fire Department. The event will take place on Sunday, Aug. 25, in downtown Asheville. Participating firefighters will run the event in full turnout gear. The 5K Run & Walk begins outside the Asheville Fire Depatment, 100 Court Plaza. To register, go to

Take a #cityhallselfie on Aug. 15, Asheville

Posted on August 13, 2019 by Web Editors - CAPE

On any given day you will find people snapping pictures of themselves in front of Asheville City Hall. The distinctive, eight-story eclectic Art Deco masterpiece designed by Douglas D. Ellington and built in the 1920s serves as a perfect placemaking backdrop for visitors and locals alike. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Asheville City [...]

City of Asheville asking for input on downtown public space management

Posted on August 13, 2019 by Web Editors - CAPE

Downtown Asheville is buzzing with activity. The streets and sidewalks provide space for everyone and everything — from buskers and outdoor dining to shoppers, construction activity and more. Since the City’s Downtown Master Plan was completed in 2009, there has been a lot of growth and increased activity downtown, including more demands [...]

Come learn about Asheville/Buncombe County 100% renewable energy initiative

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Web Editors - CAPE

Transitioning from fossil-fuel energy use to 100% renewable energy sources will take careful planning. Through their leadership, Asheville City Council and the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners adopted a goal of doing just that by the year 2030. In 2018, City Council adopted Resolution 18-279, calling for the City of Asheville to transition [...]

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Asheville residents can find information about upcoming development with new online notification tool

Posted on August 7, 2019 by Web Editors - CAPE

In a time of development and growth, Asheville residents have asked how they can stay better informed about upcoming projects. We heard you and are pleased to roll out a new online tool residents can use to stay informed about upcoming development such as major subdivisions, apartment complexes, retail establishments and hotels. The site contains specific [...]

Register now for Hot August Night 5K

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Web Editors - CAPE

Asheville Park & Recreation’s annual Hot August Night 5K race will be held at 7 p.m. Aug. 24. Beginning and ending at the Tempie Avery Montford Center, 34 Pearson Drive, the 3.1 mile course winds through the beautiful historic Montford neighborhood. Register online at www.active.com or in person at the recreation center. Early [...]

Asheville Water Resources maintenance work to involve intersection closure, possible low water pressure and discoloration

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Web Editors - CAPE

Water Maintenance work will close the intersection at Craven Street /Haywood Street and Riverside Drive for water valve repair work from Aug. 11-13. This is an important valve replacement project designed to maintain Asheville’s water system, to proactively replace components of the system to help ensure continuity of water service to our customers. Road closure impact This will [...]

RADTIP construction reaches halfway mark

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Web Editors - CAPE

The City of Asheville Capital Projects Department is happy to announce that the River Arts District Transportation Improvement Project (RADTIP) is halfway done! The project should be complete summer 2020. If you’ve traveled the area you will notice one of two new roundabouts are now open to traffic. The roundabout at Riverside and Lyman opened [...]

Asheville residents invited to sign up for Citizen’s Police Academy

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Web Editors - CAPE

The Asheville Police Department invites residents to apply for the Fall 2019 semester of the Citizens Police Academy (CPA). This free course teaches participants about the philosophies, policies, and guiding principles of law enforcement and the ethical conduct governing police services in the community. Participants will also be given time to offer comments, ideas, and [...]

City of Asheville invites Wood Avenue neighbors to meeting about sidewalk project

Posted on July 24, 2019 by Web Editors - CAPE

The City of Asheville is moving forward with the Neighborhood Sidewalk Improvement program with the installation of a new 6-foot-wide sidewalk on the west side of Wood Avenue in East Asheville. This neighborhood is southeast of the Asheville Mall area. Residents are invited to attend a community informational meeting about the project from 5 to [...]

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City Council approves Housing Trust Fund allocations that add affordable housing units

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Web Editors - CAPE

Housing Trust Fund allocations approved July 23 by Asheville City Council will support the addition of affordable housing units in our community. The allocations were made through the City’s Housing Trust Fund to support three projects. All three projects serve individuals and families with incomes under 60% of the Area Median Income. The Median household income [...]

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