The City of Asheville announces today that approximately $11 million in additional federal funding has been approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support recovery efforts following the impacts of Tropical Storm Helene. These funds will be directed toward critical water system projects that will help protect the city’s watershed and strengthen long-term community resilience.
Chris Corl, Director of Community and Regional Facilities, and Walter Ear, Interim Director of Capital Management, talk about how the City utilized its facilities during Helene, - from using Harrah's as a short-term shelter and water distribution hub, to how the City's Fire facilities helped first responders act quickly.
At the September 9 City Council meeting, Council members undertook consideration of several Helene Recovery agenda items as the City and community continue to move forward with recovery related projects and needs. This article contains a list of the items, grouped by topic or category, actions, and impacts.
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In the last Hurricane Helene community briefing hosted by Buncombe county, City representatives and the Mayor take time to give thanks.
On What's Up AVL, Sam is joined by Assistant Fire Chief Jeremy Knighton to talk emergency preparedness and Helene emergency response.
Asheville takes definitive steps toward realizing a new large-scale arts and entertainment facility.
Asheville City Council, in the August 26 formal meeting, approved amending the City Ordinance which addresses panhandling and solicitation in high traffic zones by increasing the size of one such zone in the central business district, and adding additional high traffic zones on and around Haywood Road and Patton Avenue.
City Hall offices will be closed Monday, Sept.1 We wish our community a happy and safe Labor Day Holiday.
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US Tennis Association chooses Asheville and Aston Park Tennis Center as 1 of only 6 national cites to host a US Open Family day event
Learn what's on offer through the Parks and Recreation Department's Fall programming. You can get the guide in english and Spanish. Dont miss out on information for hundreds of fitness and active living offerings, sports and clubs, arts and culture programs, after-school programs, outdoor recreation, special events, and more.
ULI's 9-member panel spent five days in Asheville, touring the city's hardest-hit areas, speaking with leaders from local business, neighborhood, and government organizations. Their research observations and recommendations culminate Friday, august 1 into a two-hour presentation to the community and City leaders.
On this week’s episode, host Sam Parada brings back regular guest James Shelton, Community Development Division Manager for the City's Economic & Community Development Department. James discusses updates on CDBG-DR and areas where the City is preparing to use the funds on recovery-related projects.
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City Council meetings are open to all members of the public. Come in person, watch a live stream, or view it at your convenience by accessing the recordings on the City of Asheville YouTube channel.
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