City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: March 12, 2024
Please join us in person or virtually. Click on the agenda link to find out what's up for consideration and discussion.
Asheville Asks: What’s the easiest way to isolate a topic of interest in a City Council Meeting recording?
Review how to use the "Chaptering" feature on our YouTube channel to quickly find City Council agenda items of interest to you as they were discussed at Council sessions. It’s all part of the City’s ongoing effort to foster transparency and ease of information access for our community.
City of Asheville encourages cross departmental cooperation to address downtown community issues
The City of Asheville engages multiple resources and departments in an ongoing effort to continue and enhance services supporting a safe, clean, and welcoming downtown.
City of Asheville hosts community feedback session for the Affordable Housing Plan highlighting findings and draft recommendations.
Attend a City of Asheville Community Feedback Session on the Affordable Housing Plan March 27, 2024 Harrah's Cherokee Center, Banquet Hall 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m
City Council identifies FY25 priorities at Council Retreat February 22-23, 2024
During the recent Council Retreat on February 22 & 23, 2024, Asheville City Council was able to establish 6 strategic priorities for the next fiscal year. The strategic priorities help guide City Council, City staff, and the City’s annual operating and capital budget and annual work plans. The 6 priorities for FY2025 are: Neighborhood and Climate Resilience Equitable, [...]
Calling all blood donors, Battle of the Badges is back!
Battle of the Badges is back! This good-natured “battle” between our first responders is all about saving lives. Let’s roll up our shirt sleeves and donate blood to save lives on Wednesday, Feb. 21. Bragging rights are on the line as agencies compete to see who donates the most pints of blood. Each donor will receive [...]
Asheville Asks: When is the next Homelessness Learning Series?
February sessions are underway, but community members are welcome to still sign up. Want to begin at the beginning? Start fresh with us in March, as more sessions have been added.
City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: February 13, 2024
The next meeting of the Asheville City Council will be held at 5 p.m. February 13, 2024. 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 [...]
Community invited to meeting for Malvern Hills Park’s pool on February 21, 2024
UPDATE: 2/19/2024: Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) Director D. Tyrell McGirt and other City of Asheville staff look forward to meeting with community members during this drop-in format community meeting. This format allows as many Asheville residents as possible to attend. Off-street parking is located off Harnett Street. APR staff will greet guests at the school’s entrance [...]
Downtown Cleanliness and Safety Update: View the latest dashboard stats and fill out the Budget Priorities Survey
Our community thrives on the ability to support a vibrant and welcoming downtown for residents, businesses, and visitors. Recent times have seen an increase in concerns related to safety and cleanliness conditions. The City of Asheville has embraced a proactive approach by exploring, testing, and refining strategies for on-going and improved service delivery. We are [...]
City of Asheville introduces “Report an Issue Form” for Board, Commission, and City Council meetings
City of Asheville announces a NEW dedicated platform to report any challenges encountered while accessing or participating in City public meetings.
City of Asheville invites community to Neighborhood Matching Grant Workshop
The City’s Neighborhood Matching Grant program is now accepting applications for the 2024 calendar year, allowing neighborhood organizations to apply for up to $5,000 in dollar-for-dollar matching funds
What’s Up AVL! This week learn more about Neighborhood Matching Grants
Learn about different City of Asheville departments and projects taking place in your community. This Week’s Guests: Neighborhood Services Specialist Meredith Friedheim and community members Billy Enright and Sekou Coleman, representing the prior recipient group Southside United Neighborhood Association.
Asheville Asks: What is “Continuum of Care” as it relates to homelessness in Asheville
We’re getting ready for the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) count. This year we’ve had a record number of community volunteers, and we can’t thank you enough. The United States Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) requires that all communities that receive HUD funding to address homelessness conduct a Point in Time (PIT) Count [...]
First Quarter year on year comparison shows crime reduction in downtown Asheville
Your input and involvement are critical to a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable downtown.
City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: January 23, 2024
Please join us in person or virtually. Click on the agenda link to find out what's up for consideration and discussion.
Winter Weather Impact Updates Jan. 19, 2024
Keep up to date with any potential weather impacts on City of Asheville's programs and services. Watch this post for updates!