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Share your input to further shape the Downtown Business Improvement District services

The City of Asheville is seeking input from the public, including those who live, work and visit downtown, to help further shape the service needs and priorities for the Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) based on the following focus areas: Safety & Hospitality: Ensuring a welcoming and secure environment for everyone Enhanced Cleaning: Keeping [...]

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Progress continues on the downtown restroom project at College Street and Rankin Avenue

UPDATE: July 11, 2024   Progress continues on the Rankin Avenue and College Street bathroom facility downtown.   Contractors have been on site this week as groundwork continues.   Cameras will soon be installed to bring added security to the area.   Delivery of the restroom facility will take place during later summer.    The Portland Loo restroom will be delivered via crane, followed by [...]

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Recent statistics show a year on year reduction in property and violent crimes

At the most recent Environment and Safety Committee meeting on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, Asheville Police Department (APD) Chief Lamb and Captain Aardema updated committee members on city-wide crime statistics for the first quarter compared to the same quarter in 2023.  Good News in Crime Reduction The comparisons are positive according to APD data.  Statistics show an [...]

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