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City builds Asheville Fire Department Community Responder Program and refines homelessness services information page

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Kim Miller

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 [...]

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City of Asheville Water Resources Department, Eblen Charities and Ingles announce inaugural charity golf tournament

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Kim Miller

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 [...]

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City Council takes action to include $80 Million GO Bond proposal on November ballot

Posted on July 23, 2024 by Kim Miller

Council members solidified totals in four different categories: Affordable Housing, Transportation, Parks & Recreation, and Public Safety.

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Asheville Asks: What is a General Obligation (GO) Bond?

Posted on July 23, 2024 by Kim Miller

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 [...]

Asheville Asks: Why are the new water meter lids locked?

Posted on July 22, 2024 by Kim Miller

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 [...]

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City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: July 23 and reminds community of venue change for this meeting

Posted on July 19, 2024 by Kim Miller

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 [...]

WNC Nature Center brings economic boost to Asheville and the Western North Carolina region

Posted on July 18, 2024 by Kim Miller

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.

Asheville Asks: How do I request traffic calming in my neighborhood?

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Kim Miller

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 [...]

City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: July 23 change of venue

Posted on July 10, 2024 by Kim Miller

The regularly scheduled City Council meeting for Tuesday, July 23, will be held at Harrah’s Cherokee Center Banquet Hall at the regularly scheduled 5:00 p.m. start time. The standard features of live-streaming of the meeting, in-person comment, interpretation upon request, presentations, and email and voicemail comments will be available to the public.

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City of Asheville announces new project to enhance neighborhood resilience, connectivity

Posted on July 2, 2024 by Kim Miller

The Community Space Upfit Project is an ARPA-funded initiative to provide five community spaces with technology and infrastructure enabling virtual community meetings, and emergency briefings: connecting residents in real-time no matter the situation. In a pioneering move aimed at bolstering neighborhood connectivity and climate resilience, the City of Asheville will be enhancing five community spaces across [...]

What’s up AVL: This week learn more about Parks and Recreation Summer Fun with Christo Bubenik

Posted on July 1, 2024 by Kim Miller

What’s Up AVL! The City of Asheville’s bi-monthly radio show allows the community to take a deep dive with the City of Asheville staff and departments. You can learn about different departments and what projects are taking place in your community. On What’s Up AVL! this week, host Sam Parada interviews Christo Bubenik, marketing and communications manager for [...]

City of Asheville offices to close July 4 in observance of Independence Day

Posted on July 1, 2024 by Kim Miller

City offices will be closed on the July 4 holiday. Offices reopen July 5 The City of Asheville is a proud sponsor of the South Slope Independence Day Block Party and invites community members to enjoy the festivities

Asheville Asks: How can I better protect my home or business?

Posted on June 27, 2024 by Kim Miller

We can all take steps around our property to help reduce crime. For Crime Prevention Tips and more, check out our safety and emergency preparedness page under the Services tab on the City of Asheville website homepage. A great first step is employing Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) practices in and around your [...]