Asheville Asks: How can I prepare for emergencies?
September is Emergency Preparedness Month. Let's make it an opportunity to strengthen our preparedness and protect what matters most.
City of Asheville to hold 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony, open to the public
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
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?
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 [...]
City of Asheville offices closed for Labor Day, ART buses to run on holiday schedule
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?
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 [...]
Asheville Parks & Recreation fall programs and events are better than pumpkin spice
Summer’s high temperatures offer a great opportunity to spend some time indoors with Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR)’s fall guide and register for upcoming programs before they fill up. With hundreds of activities, special events, and classes, people of all ages have opportunities to try new things and explore, connect, discover. The free guide [...]
City of Asheville announces City Council meeting: August 22, 2023
The next meeting of the Asheville City Council will be held 5 p.m. Tuesday, August 22, 2023. The meeting will be held in the Council Chamber 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 § 143-318.10 this [...]
Who’s up this week on What’s Up AVL! Community and Economic Development Division Manager Rachel Taylor
What’s Up AVL! The City of Asheville’s bi-monthly radio show gives the community the chance to take a deep dive with the City of Asheville staff and departments. Learn about different departments and what projects are taking place in your community. This Week’s Guest: This week, the City of Asheville host Sam Parada sat down with the Economic [...]
Additional lane and street closure with a detour on Patton Ave beginning Thursday, August 10
Beginning Thursday, August 10th, an additional lane and street closure on Patton Avenue will be initiated in an effort to allow stormwater crews to safely proceed with construction for the Carter-Ann-Patton Project. As work progressed on the project, the underground conditions resulted in the need to close an additional lane to maximize safety for the public [...]
Connect with your community at Festival of Neighborhoods event on September 30
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 Festival of Neighborhoods. 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 [...]
City of Asheville announces date for public meeting to gather feedback on the Downtown Public Restroom project
The City of Asheville’s Capital Projects department is seeking public feedback on the Downtown Public Restroom project. The primary goal for the restroom facility is to provide a public restroom that is safe and accessible 24/7. This project is being funded with American Rescue Plan Act Funds. City Council voted at their May [...]
Explore Asheville Announces: McCormick Field Awarded First Debt Service Project Investment from Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority
The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA) approved nearly $23 million in multi-year funding for the City of Asheville’s McCormick Field Centennial Restoration & Capital Improvements Project this week. This investment marks the first debt service project and the largest Tourism Product Development Fund (TPDF) investment ever granted. TPDF is solely funded through a lodging [...]
Asheville Asks: How do I participtate in shaping Pack Square’s future?
The City of Asheville and Buncombe County are documenting the community’s vision for a more equitable, accessible, and inclusive Pack Square Plaza, a social and economic hub for the region. You have been participating online and by attending community events to give us your ideas. Now check out the results! Ideas generated by the community can be [...]
Asheville Business Inclusion Office to Host a Vendor Outreach Event in Asheville
The Asheville Business Inclusion (ABI) office is excited to announce it will host a Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) outreach event on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Maple Crest Apartments Community Room, located at 20 Lee Garden Lane, Asheville, NC 28801 (address corrected). The [...]
Who’s up this week on What’s Up AVL! Communications Specialist Jessica Hughes
What’s Up AVL! The City of Asheville’s bi-monthly radio show gives the community the chance to take a deep dive with the 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 sat down with Communications Specialist [...]
City of Asheville announces City Council meeting: July 25, 2023
The next meeting of the Asheville City Council will be held 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, 2023. The meeting will be held in the Council Chamber 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 § 143-318.10 this will [...]