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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 [...]

City of Asheville offices close Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day; know your services schedule

Posted on May 24, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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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WNC Nature Center Saddened to Announce Death of White-tailed Deer

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Kim Miller

With heavy hearts, the WNC Nature Center is sad to report the loss of Becca and Curly, our two white-tailed deer, last week. They were found in the early morning, and though there are still some unanswered questions, it would appear that a wild black bear entered their exhibit, and either directly or indirectly caused [...]

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City of Asheville Police Department and Buncombe Co Sheriff officers partner on downtown patrols

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Kim Miller

The community may have noticed an increased law enforcement presence downtown this past weekend. Asheville Police Department patrols were complemented by downtown patrols of the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office. This partnership is the result of continued attention to a community wide response to downtown safety. “We are grateful for our police force and for the Sheriff [...]

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