City of Asheville launches engagement survey for Urban Forest Master Plan
Calling all community members -- participate in Asheville's urban canopy future -- share your feedback in the Urban Forest Master Plan engagement survey!
Asheville Mayor supports Governor Stein stance on Border Patrol in NC
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Asheville to receive $2.4 million in State funding for Biltmore Village infrastructure recovery
The City of Asheville has been awarded $2.4 million in funding from the State of North Carolina’s Department of Commerce’s Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program. read how these essential funds will bolster our community's Helene Recovery and Resilience efforts
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.
Sustainability Department shares MCAP updates to performance measures and FY25 Department Annual Report
The Sustainability Department’s Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Report has been published along with annual updates to the Municipal Climate Action Plan (MCAP) webpage and performance measures. Tropical Storm Helene impacted our City, region, lives, and work in significant and lasting ways, including work reorganization to address emerging recovery needs alongside ongoing sustainability work.
Elevate AVL Engagement Agents implement community impact projects
In Phase 2 of the Elevate AVL project, Engagement Agents supported the distribution of Climate Action Toolkits in neighborhoods throughout the city and they designed and implemented individual community impact projects.
What’s Up AVL looks at how City facilities were used during Tropical Storm Helene
Chris Corl, Director of Community and Regional Facilities, and Walter Ear, Interim Director of Capital Management, talk about how the City utilized its facilities during Helene, - from using Harrah's as a short-term shelter and water distribution hub, to how the City's Fire facilities helped first responders act quickly.
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.
Collaborative biochar pilot project completed in Asheville
During the month of May 2025, the City of Asheville conducted a successful biochar pilot project with the help of the US Forest Service (USFS) at the Southern Research Station.
City of Asheville launches Temporary Activation Program (TAP), facilitating temporary initiatives to support Helene Recovery in partnership with the community
Is your organization looking to help out with post Helene recovery? TAP into a new program designed to streamline the authorization of quick-action, community-led recovery initiatives on public properties impacted by Tropical Storm Helene.
City of Asheville Fire Department Reaccredited by Commission on Fire Accreditation International
Asheville Fire Department recognized once again for excellence in service.
City of Asheville moves forward with project to rebuild storm-damaged recreation hub along Azalea Road
Another Helene REcovery milestone as the City launches RFQ for for design services to rebuild storm-damaged parks and infrastructure assets on Azalea Road
Continuum of Care (COC) releases 2025 Point-in-Time Count numbers
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Asheville Downtown Improvement District announces board nominations are now open
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City of Asheville and Buncombe County provide input to NC Utility Commission
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