September is Emergency Preparedness Month: Start your conversation today As we enter September, National Emergency Preparedness Month, it’s more important than ever to be prepared for unexpected emergencies. A changing climate means increased frequency and intensity of climate risks such as more severe flooding, extreme temperatures, wildfires, and landslides. Being prepared can help build community and [...]
Let's stay safe and keep Memorial Stadium progress moving forward by remaining off the track while it cures.
City of Asheville leaders, City staff, and partners join the Asheville Tourists organization in breaking ground on a new chapter for the team and baseball in Asheville. Fans turn out in support a new chapter for McCormick Field As indicated in the Tourist organization’s official press release, Mayor Manheimer, council members, and City Manager [...]
City Hall will be closed September 2 for Labor day.
Please join us in person or virtually. Click on the agenda link to find out what's up for consideration and discussion.
NEW Hotel Overlay Dashboard allows community members to find and understand Hotel Overlay District information
Join us for the Festival of Neighborhood! The fun, free event - a chance for community members to connect - kicks off Saturday, September 14, from 11 a.m.
Help determine how Greenways and bike use looks like in Asheville's future. Volunteer for the bike and pedestrian count and the greenway user survey collection.
What's Up AVL! goes to the ballpark! Hear from Asheville Tourists President Brian DeWine and Capital Management Director Jade Dundas as the partners get ready for next month's ground breaking at McCormick Field
As a part of its Fiscal Year 2025 budget, the Asheville City Council included 8 permanent positions for the Community Responder Team, in alignment with Homelessness Strategies and Reimagining Public Safety priorities. With the understanding that homelessness is a crisis, not a crime, Asheville Fire Department (AFD) Community Responders will be the lead and first on-the-scene [...]
The City of Asheville Water Resources Department is proud to announce the inaugural Eblen Charities-Ingles Charity Golf Tournament to benefit Eblen Charities’ Water Assistance Program. The event will take place on Thursday, August 15 at Asheville Municipal Golf Course. “We are thrilled to partner with Ingles and the City of Asheville to host this [...]
Council members solidified totals in four different categories: Affordable Housing, Transportation, Parks & Recreation, and Public Safety.
What’s a General Obligation (GO) Bond? At their May 28, 2024 meeting, the City Council directed staff to take the first steps toward a 2024 General Obligation (GO) Bond Referendum for voter consideration and to appear on the November ballot. WHAT IS A BOND? A general obligation bond is long-term borrowing in which a city pledges its [...]
Why is the lid covering my new water meter locked? City of Asheville Water Resources customers who have had their new AMI water meter installed may have noticed that the meter lids are locked. This marks a departure from the old lids for several reasons. Under North Carolina law, it is a misdemeanor for [...]
On July 23, the City Council will meet in person at 5 p.m. in the Banquet Hall of Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville, 87 Haywood Street, Asheville, N.C. The Council meeting agenda is posted on the City’s website. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 143-318.10 this will be an in-person meeting which the public can also access remotely. Where to Watch The City [...]
A recent study highlights the benefits of WNC Nature Center beyond the care of animals. Park visitors and related activities support jobs, boosts County GDP, and generates tax revenue.
When residents identify a particular street segment as being potentially viable for traffic calming measures, the first step should be to fill out a Traffic Calming Program Questionnaire, which includes a petition to demonstrate neighborhood support. After sending this to the City, the Transportation Department will work with the neighbors to obtain any further [...]
