City of Asheville Water Resources preparation for winter weather
Winter weather is here in the mountains. The Water Resources Department has taken additional measures to continue to be able to provide service in extremem conditions.
What’s up AVL: This week hear from City Attorney Brad Branham on the solitication & panhandle ordinance
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. This Week’s Guest: City Attorney Brad Branham Sam and Brad talk about how the
City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: December 12, 2023
The next meeting of the Asheville City Council will be held 5 p.m. Tuesday, December 12, 2023. The meeting will be held in the Council Chamber on the 2nd Floor of City Hall, 70 Court Plaza. Please join us in person or virtually. Click on the agenda link to find out what's up for consideration and discussion.
City of Asheville invites community to Broadway Public Safety Station uncoupling ceremony on December 14, 2023
City of Asheville invites community to Broadway Public Safety Station uncoupling ceremony on December 14, 2023
City of Asheville offices close Nov. 23 & 24 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday
City offices to close Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. This article contains information about holiday service schdeules.
City of Asheville facilities located downtown closing at 2 p.m. today
Due to reports of scheduled protests downtown, some City of Asheville facilities will close today, Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. All facilities will re-open after the Veterans Day Holiday on Monday, Nov. 13. These closures include: City Hall at 70 Court Plaza City Municipal Building at 100 Court Plaza Public Works at 161 S. Charlotte Street Parking Services Building [...]
City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: November 14, 2023
The next meeting of the Asheville City Council will be held 5 p.m. Tuesday, November 14, 2023. The meeting will be held in the Council Chamber on the 2nd Floor of City Hall, 70 Court Plaza. Please join us in person or virtually. Click on the agenda link to find out what's up for consideration and discussion.
Join the fun at the Asheville Holiday Parade Saturday, November 18, 2023
The 2023 Asheville Holiday Parade, presented by Bojangles, returns to downtown on Saturday, November 18, beginning at 11 a.m. Like any celebration, there will be impacts to traffic and parking. Get to know the parade route, and access streets to City owned parking garages so you can make the most of the day. But most importantly, come enjoy the day with your Asheville community and friends!
City of Asheville offices closed Friday, Nov. 10 in observance of Veterans Day
In observance of Veterans Day, the City of Asheville offices will be closed Friday, November 10, 2023. Here is a look at how the City will be observing the day, and any impact to services. Veterans Day Ceremony This year’s Veteran’s Day ceremony, featuring keynote speaker Warren Dupree, a veteran serving in 2 wars, will take place [...]
Downtown News: See the latest news and updates from City leaders
Our thriving community is built upon the collective efforts of residents, business owners, and visitors. We invite you to be an active participant in this partnership by discovering how you can contribute to the safety and cleanliness of our downtown. Together, we can make a difference and ensure that our community's values and vision are reflected in the heart of our city.
City of Asheville announces Broadway Public Safety Station gets occupancy approval
Asheville Fire Department (AFD) assigned firefighters today began a transition to the new Broadway Public Safety Station (BPSS) located at 316 Broadway St. Permission to occupy the new facility was granted on November 1, 2023. BPSS is a state-of-the-art facility designed to bring together the collective expertise of both the AFD and the Asheville Police Department [...]
Asheville Asks: Has there been an impact from the City’s focus on cleanliness
The City launched a new roadside litter collection service on March 27, 2023. The roadside litter collection program addresses litter in the Right of Way and ‘hotspots’ – meaning, areas where a larger pile of litter or illegal dumping has been left. This program was established due to the need in our community to [...]
City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: October 24, 2023
The next meeting of the Asheville City Council will be held 5 p.m. Tuesday, October 24, 2023. The meeting will be held in the Council Chamber on the 2nd Floor of City Hall, 70 Court Plaza. Please join us in person or virtually. Click on the agenda link to find out what's up for consideration and discussion
City of Asheville shares dashboards, data resources related to downtown safety and cleanliness
After a 60-day safety and cleanliness initiative in the spring of 2023, City departments continued focused efforts to support a safe and welcoming downtown and are collaborating on new ways to deliver and track services with maximum impact. Are you interested in following our progress? Sign up for monthly updates here.
City of Asheville announces City Council meeting: October 10, 2023
The next meeting of the Asheville City Council will be held 5 p.m. Tuesday, October 10, 2023. The meeting will be held in the Council Chamber on the 2nd Floor of City Hall, 70 Court Plaza. Please join us in person or virtually. Click on the agenda link to find out what's up for consideration and discussion.
City of Asheville announces appointment of Michael Cayse as Fire Chief
The City of Asheville is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Cayse as the new Fire Chief of the Asheville Fire Department. He joins us from Cincinnati, Ohio where he has spent much of his 34-year public safety career. Chief Cayse will officially start his role on January 2, 2024.
Asheville Asks: What are some Emergency Preparedness tips and resources?
September is Emergency Preparedness Month. Take time to prepare yourself, your family and your home before you face an emergency