City of Asheville launches new public records request portal
A new and more user friendly way to request the Public Record Information you need.
City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: June 24, 2025
City Council meetings are open to all members of the public. Come in person, watch a live stream or view it at your convenience by accessing the recordings on the City of Asheville YouTube channel
City of Asheville offices to close Thursday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday: Know your service impacts
Our offices will be closed Thursday, June 19, but regular hours resume the next day. Water plant production staff and Emergency Services personnell operate on a normal schedule on any oberserved holiday.
What’s Up AVL! This week the City of Asheville talks Continuum of Care with Debbie Alford and Melanie Robertson
What’s Up AVL! The City of Asheville’s bi-monthly radio show allows the community to take a deep dive with the City of Asheville staff and departments. You can learn about different departments and what projects are taking place in your community. On this week’s episode, host Sam Parada is joined by Debbie Alford, Homeless Strategy Program Specialist, and [...]
City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: May 27, 2025
City Council meetings are open to all members of the public. The May 27 session is the Public Hearing on the proposed FY26 budget. Come in person, watch a live stream or view it at your conveninece by accessing the recordings on the City of Asheville YouTube channel
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 announces City Council Meeting: May 13, 2025
City Council meetings are open to all members of the public. Come in person, watch a live stream or view it at your conveninece by accessing the recordings on the City of Asheville YouTube channel
City of Asheville initiates process to rebuild storm-damaged French Broad Riverfront parks system
The City of Asheville is taking a significant step forward in its infrastructure recovery efforts by posting a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for design services to rebuild the parks system on the French Broad River. This milestone marks the beginning of a design plan to restore damaged City assets along the French Broad Riverfront parks system and establish a new vision for a more resilient and accessible riverfront.
What’s Up AVL! This week Marcus Kirkman talks about contracting opportunities post Helene
Hear stories of local businesses now contracting with City of Asheville partners post Tropical Storm Helene. Many of these local small business owners faced hard times in the aftermath of the storm. Working with City staff, opportunities were identified as to how these businesses could pivot to work within the Helene recovery efforts. For many, it was a lifeline in hard times - an opportunity to help their community - and for some, a chance to continue to provide employment for their staff and other community members.
City offices will be closed Friday, April 18
Asheville City government offices will be closed on Friday, April 18, 2025. Here is a look at City services affected by this holiday. ART bus service ART bus service routes and facilities will operate on a holiday schedule which is the same as the Sunday schedule. Good Friday is one of seven days ART runs on a reduced [...]
Continuum of Care (COC) releases 2025 Point-in-Time Count numbers
Helene has had a significant impact on homelessness in Buncombe County as reported by the Asheville-Buncombe Continuum of Care, the local planning body responsible for developing and overseeing the community’s response to homelessness. Each Continuum of Care across the country is responsible for completing an annual Point-in-Time Count during the last 10 days in January and [...]
City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: March 25, 2025
City Council meetings are open to all members of the public. Come in person, watch a live stream or view it at your conveninece by accessing the recordings on the City of Asheville YouTube channel
Free WiFi now available on ART transit buses
The City of Asheville is excited to announce that free WiFi is now available on all Asheville Rides Transit (ART) buses, making it easier for riders to stay connected while on the go. This new service is part of the City’s ongoing commitment to enhancing public transportation and improving the rider experience and is implemented [...]
City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: February 25, 2025
City Council Meetings, come participate or watch the live stream - Tuesday, Feb 25 5:00pm Tuesday's agenda includes a special public comment opportunity for the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget will be held as staff begins the planning process.
City Council announces Helene recovery priorities for Fiscal Year 2026 at the conclusion of the City Council retreat
Asheville City Council members met on February 13 and 14 at their annual retreat to discuss Helene recovery priorities for the next 18 months. Throughout the 2 day retreat, Council members identified guiding principles and a vision specific to Helene Recovery. Recovery Vision Rooted in resilience Rising in unity Repairing with care Ready for tomorrow Agreed-upon guiding principles will remain at the [...]
City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: February 11, 2025
City Council Meetings are open to all members of our community. Come participate or watch the live stream of the February 11 meeting starting 5:00 p.m.
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Do you want to have a voice in the City’s growth and future? Do you want to influence decisions regarding policy, service and education? If you’ve answered yes, then it’s time to take that initial step forward and put your perspective, leadership and knowledge to task by serving on one of the many boards/commissions the [...]