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Department: Equity and Inclusion

What’s up AVL: This week hear from Parks and Recreation Director D. Tyrell McGirt

Posted on October 9, 2023 by Kim Miller

Director of Parks and Recreation D. Tyrell McGirt talks about the city’s comprehensive plan for public leisure spaces and recreation programs. He and Sam discuss how the plan will help guide the department’s decisions for the next 10-15 years to connect, fix, build, and preserve recreation programs and parkland. You can get involved as the department has invited community members to share innovative ideas at Recreate Asheville workshops and online at RecreateAsheville.com now through November 20, 2023.

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Equity & Inclusion Director Brenda Mills to retire

Posted on September 22, 2023 by Jessica Hughes

Please join the City of Asheville’s leadership team in congratulating Brenda Mills on her upcoming retirement effective January 31, 2024. Brenda joined the City of Asheville in 2005 and has served in different roles including: Minority Business Program Manager, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Project Manager, Administrative Services Manager, Economic Development Specialist, Neighborhood & Community Engagement [...]

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Community Reparations Summit to be Held Oct. 7; Public Invited to Attend and Provide Feedback

Posted on September 8, 2023 by Sam Parada

Since March of 2022, the Community Reparations Commission has been working to establish short-, medium-, and long-term recommendations for consideration by the City of Asheville and Buncombe County Government. On Saturday, Oct. 7, a Community Reparations Summit will be held, providing an opportunity for the public to hear directly from the impact focus areas of [...]

City of Asheville to Hold Disparity Study Public Hearing on September 19, 2023

Posted on September 5, 2023 by Kim Miller

The City of Asheville’s Community and Economic Development Department announces its upcoming Disparity Study Public Hearing, an essential step in evaluating and improving the City’s Business Inclusion program.

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City of Asheville celebrates new homeowners with Habitat for Humanity

Posted on August 11, 2023 by Kim Miller

For those hoping to secure a home – there’s nothing quite like signing your name on the dotted line. On August 3, several City of Asheville Council Members were on hand to watch that dream come true for some local families. The City of Asheville was one of the sponsors, working with the local nonprofit Habitat for [...]

City of Asheville transfers real estate at 3 Hunt Hill Place to My Daddy Taught Me That

Posted on August 11, 2023 by Kim Miller

On Friday, the City of Asheville announced that the conveyance of City-owned property at 3 Hunt Hill Place was complete. The new owner, KL Training Solutions, received the property for $1 after the City Council voted on April 25, 2023, in support of the transaction. According to the April staff report, KL Training [...]

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Asheville Asks: How do I participtate in shaping Pack Square’s future?

Posted on July 28, 2023 by Kim Miller

The City of Asheville and Buncombe County are documenting the community’s vision for a more equitable, accessible, and inclusive Pack Square Plaza, a social and economic hub for the region. You have been participating online and by attending community events to give us your ideas. Now check out the results! Ideas generated by the community can be [...]

Asheville Business Inclusion Office to Host a Vendor Outreach Event in Asheville

Posted on July 27, 2023 by Kim Miller

The Asheville Business Inclusion (ABI) office is excited to announce it will host a Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) outreach event on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Maple Crest Apartments Community Room, located at 20 Lee Garden Lane, Asheville, NC 28801 (address corrected). The [...]

Asheville Asks: How can Asheville renters make their voices heard?

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Kim Miller

Do you live and rent in the City of Asheville? Do you want an opportunity to share your experience as a renter? The City wants to hear from you! Our Community and Economic Development staff is addressing housing in Asheville by looking at what we call “missing middle housing”. “Missing middle housing” refers to housing types, such as [...]

City of Asheville announces third round of Neighborhood Matching Grant awards

Posted on June 29, 2023 by Kim Miller

More than $62,000 awarded to 13 neighborhood projects

City of Asheville Awarded $3 Million Grant to Implement Community’s Vision In and Around Pack Square Plaza

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Kim Miller

The City of Asheville will receive $3,000,000 to reshape Pack Square Plaza and the gateway to The Block as described in feedback collected through the Pack Square Visioning Project in 2022 and 2023. The funding comes from the Mellon Foundation’s Monuments Project, a philanthropic “…commitment to give $250 million by 2025 to transform the nation’s [...]

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City of Asheville updates on the Carter-Ann-Patton stormwater improvement project

Posted on May 18, 2023 by Kim Miller

Work progresses steadily on the Carter-Ann-Patton Stormwater Improvements Project, with construction on the S. Ann portion nearing completion. City staff want to update the community on what to expect as the project enters its next phase. Phase 2 – Turning the corner (literally) As construction moves toward Patton Avenue over the summer months, here are some impacts [...]

City of Asheville awards over $350,000 to local agencies addressing the education achievement gap

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Kim Miller

The Strategic Partnership Grant Program (SPG) provides funding for nonprofit organizations that serve Asheville residents to support school-aged children from low- to moderate-income households in and outside of the classroom. SPG was relaunched in June 2022 after a three-year pause in funding. It serves as a pilot program providing much needed [...]

The City of Asheville allocates nearly $4.4 million to affordable housing projects via the Housing Trust Fund

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Kim Miller

The City of Asheville Housing Trust Fund (HTF) exists to support the development and preservation of affordable housing within the city. The HTF provides financial assistance in the form of loans, grants, and other types of funding to developers, nonprofit organizations, and individuals to help create and preserve affordable housing units. Established in 2000, the HTF [...]

Asheville City Council approves transfer of vacant property to support community development and youth programming

Posted on April 25, 2023 by Kim Miller

On Tuesday evening, members of City Council voted unanimously to convey City-owned property at 3 Hunt Hill Place for $1 to KL Training Solutions, a local non-profit that serves low- and moderate-income youth in Asheville. The site will host educational and mentorship programs, academic enrichment, community events and job training for youth ages 6 – [...]

City of Asheville announces third phase of Neighborhood Matching Grants; Applications up to $5,000

Posted on March 27, 2023 by Kim Miller

The third phase of Neighborhood Matching Grants is open for applications, bringing City investments into Asheville’s neighborhoods. Applications will be accepted from March 27 to May 27, 2023. Neighborhood organizations can apply for up to $5,000 in funds which they will then match through volunteer time, fundraising and in-kind donations. The Neighborhood Matching Grant program was created [...]

City of Asheville and Buncombe County Community Reparations Commission meets March 20, 2023

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Kim Miller

The next scheduled meeting for the Community Reparations Commission is Monday, March 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at Harrah’s Cherokee Center Banquet Hall at 87 Haywood Street. The Commission meeting agenda will be posted at this link You can plan ahead by referring to the 2023 monthly meeting [...]

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