City of Asheville announces nearly $7 million in additional Helene recovery funds from FEMA and state
Asheville receives additional federal and state funds to assist the City's continued Helene recovery efforts
City of Asheville Moves Forward with Sidewalk Restoration on North Lexington Avenue; Public Information Session Scheduled for February 26
The City of Asheville is moving forward with a sidewalk restoration project on North Lexington Avenue aimed at improving pedestrian safety and accessibility. The public is invited to attend an upcoming informational engagement session on Thursday, February 26. This session will offer a direct opportunity to view initial renderings of project plans and ask questions of the project team.
What’s Up AVL! This week we look at City emergency reponse to recent winter weather
This week on What's Up AVL! How lessons learned in Helene helped shape our City staff and resources response to recent winter weather storms
Construction to begin on Johnston Boulevard Sidewalk
Coming Soon: 1 mile of new sidewalk on a main thoroughfare in West Asheville!
What’s Up AVL! This week we talk to the Resource Engagement Support Team or REST members
Learn more about the valuable service our REST team members provide in our community
Asheville City Manager announces Interim Police Chief
New Interim Chief named for Asheville Police Department
New Fire Station coming to Oakley: Public invited to learn about and share input on the project
Get involved! Join us at the Nov. 17 drop-in community event to learn about a project to replace Asheville’s Fire Station 9 in Oakley.
What’s Up AVL talks neighborhood resiliency with community leader Pastor Charles Martin
On this Hurricane Helene milestone episode, host Sam Parada is joined by Trey Irby, Neighborhood Services Specialist; Kiera Bulan, Sustainability Director; and Pastor Charles Martin to discuss resiliency within the community during Helene and programs for neighborhood resiliency.
City Council approves Ordinance amendment addressing panhandling in high traffic zones
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.
City of Asheville takes a step towards better pedestrian connectivity with West Patton Avenue Sidewalk project
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)
City of Asheville Mayor and Police Chief issue a joint statement addressing recent gun violence in the community
Our hearts are with the victims, families, and community members affected by the recent spike of gun violence in our community. Together, we must all remain committed to building a stronger, safer Asheville.