City of Asheville & Buncombe County receive award for the Food Scraps Drop-off Pilot Program
Food Scrap Drop Off program between City and County receives Statewide recognition and praise
City announces Affordable Housing input opportunity
AFFORDABLE HOUSING - What do you think? A survey to provide your input is open now through April 14, 2024.
Recognizing neighborhood contributions: Neighborhood Advisory Committee launches monthly volunteer recognition program
The City of Asheville’s Neighborhood Advisory Committee is excited to announce the initiation of a monthly Volunteer Spotlight program, aiming to honor the exceptional individuals who make significant contributions to their local community. Nominations for outstanding neighborhood volunteers will be accepted on a rolling basis. Each month, one volunteer will be [...]
The City of Asheville announces the cancellation of the April 9, 2024 City Council Meeting
April 9 City Council Meeting canceled The 2:30 p.m. Budget work session continues - live stream is available on the City's Virtual Engagement Hub or the City of Asheville YouTube Channel
AVL Alert for water customers in portions of North Asheville
UPDATE: April 17 at 3 p.m. A permanent pump has entered service on Wednesday afternoon, and water customers in the Town Mountain area may resume full usage of the system. Water Resources thanks our customers for their patience.
City of Asheville announces a change of venue and time for the April 23, 2024, City Council meeting
The regularly scheduled City Council meeting for Tuesday, April 23, 2024, will be held at Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville. The meeting will start one hour earlier at 4:00 p.m. Due to the venue change, free parking will be available in the Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville garage for those attending the meeting. The garage entrance is located at 68 Rankin Ave.
City of Asheville offices closed Friday, March 29, 2024. Art buses to run on holiday schedule
Asheville City government offices will be closed on Friday, March 29, 2024. Here is a look at City services affected by this holiday. ART bus service ART bus service routes and facilities will operate on a holiday schedule which is the same as the Sunday schedule. Good Friday is one of six days ART runs on a [...]
City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: March 26, 2024
The next meeting of the Asheville City Council will be held at 5 p.m. March 26, 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 [...]
City improvements to sidewalks and Stormwater systems in the downtown area
The City of Asheville is working hard to ensure our downtown is enjoyable and accessible to all. Here are just some of the updates to sidewalk and Stormwater system improvements starting this March. Patton Avenue Sidewalk Replacement The City of Asheville Public Works Streets Division will be out as part of the sidewalk replacement project along the section [...]
City of Asheville launches O.U.R. Asheville – A Community Engagement Leadership Academy
Members of the Asheville community are invited to learn more about the O.U.R. Asheville Academy – a community engagement leadership academy that kicks off this spring. Applications are open for the first round of 12 trainees, who will be selected as the first group of participants for this ongoing program. The academy is [...]
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.