Come for the trees, stay for the art! Celebrate Arbor Day in the RAD on Saturday, April 11, 2026 by taking part in fun educational activities and give aways Then support our partners at the River Arts District Sip and Shop
Join host Sam Parada to learn more as he interviews Keith Aitken, Urban Forester, and Kristina Israel, Communication & Public Engagement Manager with the City of Asheville.
Be a part of the community-driven plan will guide urban tree canopy management for the City over the next two decades. Come to the Urban Forest Master Plan NC Arbor Day Workshop Saturday, March 21
The City of Asheville is moving forward with a sidewalk restoration project on North Lexington Avenue aimed at improving pedestrian safety and accessibility. The public is invited to attend an upcoming informational engagement session on Thursday, February 26. This session will offer a direct opportunity to view initial renderings of project plans and ask questions of the project team.
Calling all community members -- participate in Asheville's urban canopy future -- share your feedback in the Urban Forest Master Plan engagement survey!
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
Join us for Asheville's new public art installation - Nov 13 11 a.m. on Patton Ave near the S&W Cafeteria
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.
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.
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.
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.
Listen in on how community organizations and volunteers can take advange of the TAP to further help our community recovery from Tropical Storm Helene
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.
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.
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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.