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Splash into Summer brings free family fun to city parks
Posted on June 8, 2023June 8, 2023 by Kim Miller

Ashevillians looking to beat the heat are in luck! Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) plans to bring free family-friendly foam parties, inflatable water slides, and other water activities to public parks to welcome summer’s arrival. “Asheville Parks & Recreation knows summer fun can get expensive,” according to D. Tyrell McGirt, APR Director. [...]

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Office of Data & Performance to Hold Community Data Training, June 17
Posted on May 31, 2023 by Kim Miller

The City of Asheville’s Office of Data & Performance (ODAP) will hold a community data training on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.  The training will be held at the City’s municipal building at 100 Court Plaza, Asheville, in the second-floor training room. Limited parking is available in the City Hall [...]

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Malvern Hills Park pool opens Saturday, Recreation Park pool to open later than expected as repairs are underway
Posted on May 26, 2023 by Kim Miller

  The City of Asheville has important information to share regarding the community’s two public swimming pools. Malvern Hills Park’s pool will open on Saturday, May 27, as previously announced.   During initial inspections, Buncombe County Environmental Health discovered potential safety issues at Recreation Park pool and requested additional actions before it will open for [...]

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City of Asheville offices close Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day; know your services schedule
Posted on May 24, 2023May 27, 2023 by Kim Miller

The City of Asheville offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day, May 29, a federally designated holiday that honors military personnel who have died in the performance of their military duties while serving in the United States Armed Forces.   The City of Asheville, Buncombe County, and the Veterans Council will host a  Memorial [...]

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Council approves changes to speed limits requested by community members
Posted on May 23, 2023May 24, 2023 by Jessica Hughes

Supporting City Council’s goals for Transportation and Accessibility and the community who requested changes to speed limits, the recommended speed limits below were approved by City Council on May 23, 2023 at their regularly scheduled meeting.  Wells Avenue from Brevard Road to Fairfax Avenue – establish 15 mph East Street from Fairview Road to [...]

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Wall Street Parking Garage improvements require after-hours temporary closure extension through May 25, alternate parking arrangements available
Posted on May 22, 2023 by Kim Miller

The Wall Street Parking Garage temporary night closures have been extended through May 25, 2023. During this period, the garage will remain open between 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Temporary evening closures are in place to ensure the community’s safety while improvements are being made.  More information regarding this project and alternate parking arrangements can be [...]

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City of Asheville, Buncombe County and Veterans Council to host Memorial Day Ceremony
Posted on May 22, 2023 by Kim Miller

The City of Asheville and Buncombe County will host a Memorial Day Ceremony at 2:00 p.m. May 29, 2023 at the Roger McGuire Green in Pack Square Park. The ceremony will feature a short reading by Jim Hernandez, USAF, Vietnam, Pilot. Lt. Gen. Walter E. Gaskin (Ret.), USMC, Secretary of the NC Department of Military and [...]

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City of Asheville files petition for Court Order requesting the release of police bodycam video of APD arrest
Posted on May 19, 2023May 19, 2023 by Kim Miller

City Attorney Brad Branham, in consultation with City Manager Debra Campbell and the Asheville Police Department, is moving immediately to seek the required Court Order to release body camera footage of the arrest of Devon Whitmire. Whitmire was involved in an incident Saturday, May 13, which led to the use of force by several APD [...]

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City of Asheville updates on the Carter-Ann-Patton stormwater improvement project
Posted on May 18, 2023 by Kim Miller

Work progresses steadily on the Carter-Ann-Patton Stormwater Improvements Project, with construction on the S. Ann portion nearing completion. City staff want to update the community on what to expect as the project enters its next phase.    Phase 2 – Turning the corner (literally) As construction moves toward Patton Avenue over the summer months, here are some impacts [...]

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How do I learn more about the Downtown Safety Initiative
Posted on May 12, 2023 by Kim Miller

Want to get get the latest information on the City of Asheville Downtown Safety Initiative? You can do this through the City of Asheville website.   What’s the Downtown Safety Initiative Due to a number of incidents impacting public safety, the City of Asheville is taking targeted steps to address the rise of crime especially in [...]

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Who’s up this week on What’s Up AVL! : Community Engagement staff Kristina Israel and Meredith Friedheim
Posted on May 8, 2023May 8, 2023 by Kim Miller

The City of Asheville’s bi-monthly radio show allows the community to take a deep dive with City of Asheville staff and departments. Learn about different departments and what projects are taking place in your community. This week, the City of Asheville host Sam Parada will sit down with City of Asheville Community Engagement team members Kristina Israel [...]

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City of Asheville announces next Council meeting: May 9
Posted on May 5, 2023 by Kim Miller

The next meeting of the Asheville City Council will be held 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2023. The meeting will be conducted in the Council Chamber, located on the 2nd Floor of City Hall, 70 Court Plaza. The Council meeting agenda is posted on the City’s website. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § [...]

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City of Asheville awards over $350,000 to local agencies addressing the education achievement gap
Posted on April 26, 2023April 26, 2023 by Kim Miller

The Strategic Partnership Grant Program (SPG) provides funding for nonprofit organizations that serve Asheville residents to support school-aged children from low- to moderate-income households in and outside of the classroom. SPG was relaunched in June 2022 after a three-year pause in funding. It serves as a pilot program providing much needed [...]

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The City of Asheville allocates nearly $4.4 million to affordable housing projects via the Housing Trust Fund
Posted on April 26, 2023April 26, 2023 by Kim Miller

The City of Asheville Housing Trust Fund (HTF) exists to support the development and preservation of affordable housing within the city. The HTF provides financial assistance in the form of loans, grants, and other types of funding to developers, nonprofit organizations, and individuals to help create and preserve affordable housing units. Established in 2000, the HTF [...]

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Asheville City Council approves transfer of vacant property to support community development and youth programming
Posted on April 25, 2023April 26, 2023 by Kim Miller

On Tuesday evening, members of City Council voted unanimously to convey City-owned property at 3 Hunt Hill Place for $1 to KL Training Solutions, a local non-profit that serves low- and moderate-income youth in Asheville. The site will host educational and mentorship programs, academic enrichment, community events and job training for youth ages 6 – [...]

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City of Asheville Open Surveys: Make your Voice Heard
Posted on April 21, 2023 by Kim Miller

Those of us who live, work, and play in and around Asheville know how magical our mountain city can be.  We all have ideas and opinions on how to keep it that way – or even make it better. One way to share those ideas with City leaders is to take part in City issued surveys [...]

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City of Asheville announces downtown safety initiative kicking off May 1, 2023
Posted on April 20, 2023April 24, 2023 by Kim Miller

Due to a number of incidents impacting public safety, the City of Asheville is taking targeted steps to address the rise of crime especially in downtown Asheville. There are complex circumstances contributing to the safety issues that Asheville is currently seeing downtown and it will take a community response to address these complexities.  Multiple City [...]

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