As Asheville continues its recovery from Helene, we're excited to introduce a powerful new resource to support our community and keep you informed and engaged. The Asheville Recovers Engagement Hub is now live and ready to serve as a central hub for tracking, learning, and sharing information about Asheville’s recovery initiatives.
On this episode of What’s Up Asheville, which discusses post-Helene recovery efforts, host Sam Parada interviews Sasha Vrtunski, the city's affordable housing officer. The pair discusses the City’s short-, mid-, and long-term approach to post-Helene recovery efforts and the resources available to residents.
Please join us in person or virtually. Click on the agenda link to find out what's up for consideration and discussion.
December 3 12 p.m. – ART Transit service resumed at 12 p.m. with three routes impacted. See below: Routes Affected: N1: No UNCA, No Lakeshore. Turns around at Ingles. N2: No UNCA, No Beaverdam. Turns around at Ingles. W1: No Bear Creek Rd. Uses Deaverview Rd. from Patton (inbound/outbound). Regular Routes or Detours in Place: N3, N4, N5 – Regular Routes S1 [...]
Re elected and new council members take their oath today.
On this Post-Helene Recovery efforts episode of What’s Up Asheville, host Sam Parada interviews Rachel Taylor, Economic Development Manager for the City of Asheville. The pair discusses the City’s short, mid, and long-term approach to post-Helene economic recovery efforts and resources available to residents.
Asheville City government offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, 2024 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Here is a roundup of City service holiday schedules. Points of Distribution and Community Care Stations PODs distributing non potable water, bottled water, MRE’s and blankets as well as Community Care Stations offering additional services [...]
This year, Asheville’s Annual Holiday Parade will take on a fresh twist as it transforms into a vibrant Holiday Jamboree at Pack Square Park, presented by Bojangles! Produced by the Asheville Downtown Association in partnership with the City of Asheville, the Jamboree is a family-friendly celebration of holiday cheer and community spirit, happening on Saturday, [...]
This year, Asheville’s Annual Holiday Parade will take on a fresh twist as it transforms into a vibrant Holiday Jamboree at Pack Square Park, presented by Bojangles! Produced by the Asheville Downtown Association in partnership with the City of Asheville, the Jamboree is a family-friendly celebration of holiday cheer and community spirit, happening on Saturday, November 23. The Holiday Jamboree [...]
The next meeting of the Asheville City Council will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, November 12. It 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 [...]
In observance of Veterans Day, the City of Asheville offices will be closed Monday, November 11, 2024. Here is a look at how the City will be observing the day, and any impact to services. Veterans Day Ceremony A Veterans Day Ceremony will be held on Monday, November 11 at 11 a.m. at the Charles George VA [...]
Please join us in person or virtually. Click on the agenda link to find out what's up for consideration and discussion.
Please join us in person or virtually. Click on the agenda link to find out what's on the agenda for consideration and discussion.
Come learn about the benefits of a local government career and opportunities currently available with the City of Asheville! MLK Jr Park September 26
The City of Asheville has made the difficult decision to cancel the Festival of Neighborhoods, originally scheduled for Saturday, September 14. Due to the forecast of significant rain throughout the weekend and into next week, City staff believe that the event would not provide the optimal experience for attendees or vendors. The rainy conditions could also [...]
Get a brief update on these projects: AMI meter rollout, projects impacting Patton Avenue: sidewalks, stormwater, resurfacing bids & the feasibility study public open house.
Learn more about the role of a City of Asheville Neighborhood Services Specialist - and the big community based opportunity this coming weekend: The Festival of Neighborhoods