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Electrify Asheville-Buncombe brings an “Electrification” Marketplace to local residents

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Christy Edwards

Buncombe County and the City of Asheville are partnering on a unique program designed to support Asheville and Buncombe County’s clean-energy goals. The innovative program, Electrify Asheville-Buncombe, provides support to residents of Asheville and Buncombe County by helping homeowners explore new proven electric technologies, choose participating local contractors, and get help with identifying discount purchase [...]

Earth Day is here!

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Christy Edwards

The Sustainability Department invites you to join in the fun of making a cleaner, greener Asheville at home, at work, and in our community. Keep reading to find ways to get involved and have a positive impact, while enjoying the outdoors and our community. Earth Day is today, but if it snuck up on you [...]

Participate in the 2024 Spring Sweep!

Posted on April 17, 2024 by Jessica Hughes

The 2024 Spring Litter Sweep is taking place April 13-27. Traditionally scheduled for the last two weeks of April and September, Litter Sweep is the N.C. Department of Transportation’s biannual statewide roadside litter removal initiative. Residents throughout the state participate in local efforts to help clean up North Carolina’s roadways. We invite you to lend a [...]

The City of Asheville marks a significant milestone in addressing economical bear-resistant solutions

Posted on March 28, 2024 by Jessica Hughes

The City of Asheville Sanitation Department is pleased to announce an additional 340 additional bear carts have been ordered and Ultimate Trash Locks have been approved for use. This marks a significant milestone in addressing economical bear-resistant solutions. 340 additional bear trash carts are on the way The City of Asheville has purchased an [...]

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City improvements to sidewalks and Stormwater systems in the downtown area

Posted on March 21, 2024 by Kim Miller

The City of Asheville is working hard to ensure our downtown is enjoyable and accessible to all. Here are just some of the updates to sidewalk and Stormwater system improvements starting this March. Patton Avenue Sidewalk Replacement The City of Asheville Public Works Streets Division will be out as part of the sidewalk replacement project along the section [...]

What’s Up AVL! This week learn more about the Less Plastic Asheville Challenge from our Sustainability team

Posted on March 18, 2024 by Kim Miller

Learn more about the Less Plastic Asheville Challenge by checking out What's up AVL on either WRES 100.7 or the City of Asheville YouTube page

City of Asheville encourages cross departmental cooperation to address downtown community issues

Posted on March 7, 2024 by Kim Miller

The City of Asheville engages multiple resources and departments in an ongoing effort to continue and enhance services supporting a safe, clean, and welcoming downtown.

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Construction for Patton Ave Sidewalk Accessibility Improvements will begin on March 12th

Posted on March 6, 2024 by Jessica Hughes

After several months of diligent preparation and engagement with directly impacted businesses and residents, construction for the first phase of work for the Patton Ave Sidewalk Accessibility Improvements project will begin on Tuesday, March 12th. The work will entail the removal and replacement of existing sidewalks and trees to create an ADA-accessible [...]

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City of Asheville Water Resources Department celebrates 20 years of environmental certification

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Christy Edwards

In January 2004, the City of Asheville Water Resources Department became the first water utility in North Carolina to achieve International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001 certification. ISO 14001 is an environmental certification, received by third-party accredited auditors NSF International. Today, Water Resources proudly celebrates 20 years of environmental certification. The award is presented to [...]

City Council identifies FY25 priorities at Council Retreat February 22-23, 2024

Posted on February 23, 2024 by Kim Miller

During the recent Council Retreat on February 22 & 23, 2024, Asheville City Council was able to establish 6 strategic priorities for the next fiscal year. The strategic priorities help guide City Council, City staff, and the City’s annual operating and capital budget and annual work plans. The 6 priorities for FY2025 are: Neighborhood and Climate Resilience Equitable, [...]

City of Asheville launches Less Plastic Asheville campaign

Posted on February 19, 2024 by Christy Edwards

Participants who take the “Pass on Plastic Pledge” or play (and win!) “Less Plastic Bingo” can earn great prizes to assist them on their Less Plastic Asheville journey!

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Asheville Asks: What’s up with the newly approved downtown restroom facility?

Posted on February 16, 2024 by Kim Miller

Newly approved downtown bathroom facility improves downtown cleanliness and safety

Community invited to meeting for Malvern Hills Park’s pool on February 21, 2024

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Kim Miller

UPDATE: 2/19/2024: Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) Director D. Tyrell McGirt and other City of Asheville staff look forward to meeting with community members during this drop-in format community meeting. This format allows as many Asheville residents as possible to attend. Off-street parking is located off Harnett Street. APR staff will greet guests at the school’s entrance [...]

Downtown Cleanliness and Safety Update: View the latest dashboard stats and fill out the Budget Priorities Survey

Posted on February 8, 2024 by Kim Miller

Our community thrives on the ability to support a vibrant and welcoming downtown for residents, businesses, and visitors. Recent times have seen an increase in concerns related to safety and cleanliness conditions. The City of Asheville has embraced a proactive approach by exploring, testing, and refining strategies for on-going and improved service delivery. We are [...]

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North Carolina mayors urge Biden administration to finalize the strongest possible emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles

Posted on February 7, 2024 by Christy Edwards

Today, 75 mayors – including the mayors of Asheville, Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Durham and Greensboro in North Carolina – sent a letter urging the Biden administration to finalize the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) strongest proposed rule for the GHG Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles – Phase 3 rule (HDV rule). The HDV rule would [...]

Environment and Safety Committee Meeting will be held virtually on January 23, 2024

Posted on January 18, 2024 by Kim Miller

The next meeting of the Environment and Safety Committee will be held virtually on January 23, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Get a look at the committee’s agenda before the meeting kicks off Did you know you can watch and participate from home? The public can access this meeting by any of the following means: Watch the [...]

Downtown Cleanliness and Safety Update: Panhandle and Solicitation guidelines available

Posted on December 15, 2023 by Kim Miller

The City of Asheville and Asheville City Council continually strive to maintain a balance between public safety and facilitating community members' and visitors’ desire to give. Striking this balance creates a safe public environment while continuing to recognize and respect a culture of giving in our shared community.