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As the falling leaves of October give way to the quieter, reflective mood of November, Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) shifts its focus toward seasonal activities, skill-building opportunities, and early holiday cheer. Before the winter season truly takes hold, November offers a chance to explore history, refine talents, compete with friends, and connect with neighbors over shared meals and fun events.
Learn how Neighborhood Matching Grants can help your neighborhood achieve some projects you may have. Come to a workshop Wednesday, October 29, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, at the My Daddy Taught Me That facility, located at 3 Hunt Hill Place in Asheville
Asheville Fire responded to a gas leak caused by planned Water maintenance work near the intersection of Montford Avenue and Watauga Street at 244 Montford Ave., Asheville. Enbridge Gas is on scene and secured the leak at 11:05 a.m. Individuals within a two-block area of this location were asked to evacuate to the Tempie Avery Montford Community Center at 34 Pearson Drive, and are now safe to return to their home.
This entry is part of Park Views, an Asheville Parks & Recreation series that explores the history of the city’s public parks and community centers – and the mountain spirit that helped make them the unique spaces they are today.
While most customers have since resumed regular payments for utility services; some have not paid their bills since before Hurricane Helene, which occurred a year ago. Beginning in early November, customers who have outstanding balances will be notified of water service cuts.
The Sustainability Department’s Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Report has been published along with annual updates to the Municipal Climate Action Plan (MCAP) webpage and performance measures. Tropical Storm Helene impacted our City, region, lives, and work in significant and lasting ways, including work reorganization to address emerging recovery needs alongside ongoing sustainability work.
In Phase 2 of the Elevate AVL project, Engagement Agents supported the distribution of Climate Action Toolkits in neighborhoods throughout the city and they designed and implemented individual community impact projects.
APR Innovators is an Asheville Parks & Recreation series highlighting team members going above and beyond to bring huge value to community members through knowledge, connections, and insight that come from a desire to create the best city possible through the power of high-quality recreation programs and safe parks that welcome everyone.
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.
In this episode of What’s Up, AVL!, take a close look at the Community Space Upfit Project — an exciting initiative helping to transform community spaces around Asheville into flexible, accessible, and tech-ready community hubs.
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.
NEW - The application period for community members to apply to serve on four newly formed Helene Recovery Boards has been EXTENDED to 5 p.m. Tuesday, October 21
City Council meetings are open to all members of the public. Come in person, watch a live stream, or view it at your convenience by accessing the recordings on the City of Asheville YouTube channel.
The City of Asheville announced today that Richmond Hill Park will begin a phased reopening following extensive damage and debris removal operations from Tropical Storm Helene and other severe weather events.
The Wall Street Parking Garage officially reopens all levels by Saturday, October 11, thanks to the successful completion of vital structural repairs. The completion of the repairs fulfills the City’s commitment to have all four parking garages fully open for peak leaf season.
Starting this week, Sanitation crews will collect brush trimmings only for two weeks and then, on October 20, switch to leaf collection only for two weeks. This alternating cycle will continue until January 16th, 2026.
The City of Asheville is sharing an update on the temporary water pre-treatment systems installed at the North Fork and DeBruhl water treatment plants after Hurricane Helene. These systems will remain in place and operational through at least November 30, 2025, thanks to continued funding support from FEMA.
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