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Department: Communication and Public Engagement

What’s up AVL: This week hear from Parks and Recreation Director D. Tyrell McGirt

Posted on October 9, 2023 by Kim Miller

Director of Parks and Recreation D. Tyrell McGirt talks about the city’s comprehensive plan for public leisure spaces and recreation programs. He and Sam discuss how the plan will help guide the department’s decisions for the next 10-15 years to connect, fix, build, and preserve recreation programs and parkland. You can get involved as the department has invited community members to share innovative ideas at Recreate Asheville workshops and online at RecreateAsheville.com now through November 20, 2023.

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City of Asheville announces City Council meeting: October 10, 2023

Posted on October 6, 2023 by Kim Miller

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.

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The City of Asheville hosts The Homelessness Learning Series for the Asheville community in October and November

Posted on September 27, 2023 by Kim Miller

Join the City of Asheville Communiy and Economic development Department / Homelessness Division as they host an informational learning series focused on homelessness in our community.

September is Emergency Preparedness Month: A community approach can save lives

Posted on September 25, 2023 by Kim Miller

The true first responders in any emergency are the everyday people living and working in their communities. Making an emergency plan together with your neighbors or neighborhood organization can have positive outcomes, including saving lives.

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Asheville Asks: What are some Emergency Preparedness tips and resources?

Posted on September 22, 2023 by Kim Miller

September is Emergency Preparedness Month. Take time to prepare yourself, your family and your home before you face an emergency

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City of Asheville announces City Council meeting: September 26, 2023

Posted on September 22, 2023 by Kim Miller

The next meeting of the Asheville City Council will be held 5 p.m. Tuesday, September 26, 2023. The community is invited to attend in person or watch in real time on Charter/Spectrum Channel 193, streamed on the City’s YouTube Channel, or through the City’s Virtual Engagement Hub accessible through the front page of the City website.

Festival of Neighborhoods to bring community connection and family fun to Asheville on September 30

Posted on September 18, 2023 by Kim Miller

The Neighborhood Advisory Committee invites all of Asheville to gather for a day filled with neighborly interaction, learning, and fun for the whole family at the Festival of Neighbohoods - Sept. 30 . This event is aimed at bringing together neighbors from all corners of Asheville with the primary goal of strengthening the bond between residents, neighborhood associations, and local organizations to create a harmonious and thriving community.

September is Emergency Preparedness Month: Get to know the resources available to you

Posted on September 18, 2023 by Kim Miller

In the event of an emergency, you need to know where you can turn for information, advice, or even a helping hand. There are resources, both locally and nationally, to help you weather any storm.

Who’s up this week on What’s Up AVL! Neighborhood Advisory Committee Members

Posted on September 14, 2023 by Kim Miller

Check out who's on What's up AVL! this week as members of the Neighborhood Advisory Committee tell us about all the food, fun and festivities planned for the Festival of Neighborhoods taking place Sept. 30.

City of Asheville 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony

Posted on September 11, 2023 by Kim Miller

Thank you to those you attended the 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony.

City of Asheville announces City Council meeting: September 12, 2023

Posted on September 8, 2023 by Kim Miller

The next meeting of the Asheville City Council will be held 5 p.m. Tuesday, September 12, 2023. The meeting will be held in the Council Chamber on the 2nd Floor of City Hall, 70 Court Plaza.

Asheville Asks: How can I prepare for emergencies?

Posted on September 8, 2023 by Kim Miller

September is Emergency Preparedness Month. Let's make it an opportunity to strengthen our preparedness and protect what matters most.

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City of Asheville to hold 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony, open to the public

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Kim Miller

The public is invited to attend the City's 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony

City of Asheville to Hold Disparity Study Public Hearing on September 19, 2023

Posted on September 5, 2023 by Kim Miller

The City of Asheville’s Community and Economic Development Department announces its upcoming Disparity Study Public Hearing, an essential step in evaluating and improving the City’s Business Inclusion program.

September is Emergency Preparedness Month: What is Emergency Preparedness Month?

Posted on September 4, 2023 by Jessica Hughes

On August 22, Asheville City Council proclaimed September as Emergency Preparedness Month to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. Our region can be affected by natural disasters such as floods, lightning strikes, and winter weather like snow and ice storms. Along with [...]

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City of Asheville offices closed for Labor Day, ART buses to run on holiday schedule

Posted on August 30, 2023 by Kim Miller

In observance of the Labor Day Holiday, Asheville City Hall offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2023. Below is a list of City services available and/or impacted. ART bus services The City of Asheville ART service routes and facilities will operate on a holiday schedule Monday, Sept. 5, which is the same as the Sunday bus schedule (see [...]

Asheville Asks: What is greenway etiquette?

Posted on August 25, 2023 by Kim Miller

Here at the City of Asheville, we get a lot of questions from the community. My theory is, if one person has asked the question – more than one person is probably interested in the answer. So in the spirit of information sharing, here’s the answer to one of the community questions that has recently come [...]

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