City of Asheville launches engagement survey for Urban Forest Master Plan
Calling all community members -- participate in Asheville's urban canopy future -- share your feedback in the Urban Forest Master Plan engagement survey!
Asheville to receive $2.4 million in State funding for Biltmore Village infrastructure recovery
The City of Asheville has been awarded $2.4 million in funding from the State of North Carolina’s Department of Commerce’s Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program. read how these essential funds will bolster our community's Helene Recovery and Resilience efforts
The City of Asheville announces NEW TIME for ribbon cutting for Fluvial, artwork unveiling: Now November 13, 1:00 p.m.
Join us for Asheville's new public art installation - Nov 13 11 a.m. on Patton Ave near the S&W Cafeteria
Social district downtown activation proposal not to be pursued
During the October 14 council meeting, it became evident that a social district fails to achieve a delicate balance as an activation strategy, and therefore, it will not be pursued at this time.
City Council takes action on Helene Recovery items at October 14 Council Meeting
At the October 14 City Council meeting, Council members undertook consideration of several Helene Recovery agenda items as the City and community continue to move forward with recovery related projects and needs. This article contains a list of the items, grouped by topic or category, actions, and impacts.
Urban Land Institute Advisory Services Panel Wrap-up with recommendations for Asheville’s recovery
ULI's 9-member panel spent five days in Asheville, touring the city's hardest-hit areas, speaking with leaders from local business, neighborhood, and government organizations. Their research observations and recommendations culminate Friday, august 1 into a two-hour presentation to the community and City leaders.
What’s Up AVL! This week the City of Asheville talks CDBG-DR latest
On this week’s episode, host Sam Parada brings back regular guest James Shelton, Community Development Division Manager for the City's Economic & Community Development Department. James discusses updates on CDBG-DR and areas where the City is preparing to use the funds on recovery-related projects.
What’s Up AVL! This week the City of Asheville talks community opportunity through the TAP program
Listen in on how community organizations and volunteers can take advange of the TAP to further help our community recovery from Tropical Storm Helene
City of Asheville releases Downtown Patton Avenue Corridor Feasibility Study, offering recommendations for the future safety and accessibility of primary downtown thoroughfare
The Downtown Patton Avenue Corridor Feasibility Study recommends phased and scalable improvements that can be implemented over time, ensuring cohesive urban development with existing and future infrastructure projects. Read key reccomedations from the final report in this article.
City of Asheville to Host ULI Advisory Services Panel on post-disaster recovery and resiliency
The City of Asheville will host an Advisory Services Panel from the Urban Land Institute (ULI) to provide recommendations on strategies for post-disaster economic recovery and long-term resiliency. The ULI panel, composed of national real estate and land use experts, will be in Asheville for a week-long intensive study.
Downtown Improvement District launches services
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City of Asheville launches Temporary Activation Program (TAP), facilitating temporary initiatives to support Helene Recovery in partnership with the community
Is your organization looking to help out with post Helene recovery? TAP into a new program designed to streamline the authorization of quick-action, community-led recovery initiatives on public properties impacted by Tropical Storm Helene.
Information on newly adopted UDO text amendments
Learn more about recently approved UDO amendments that seek to encourage the development of more housing, with a particular emphasis on affordable housing initiatives, and to reduce barriers that are particularly challenging for smaller businesses
