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City of Asheville announces new project to enhance neighborhood resilience, connectivity

Posted on July 2, 2024 by Kim Miller

The Community Space Upfit Project is an ARPA-funded initiative to provide five community spaces with technology and infrastructure enabling virtual community meetings, and emergency briefings: connecting residents in real-time no matter the situation. In a pioneering move aimed at bolstering neighborhood connectivity and climate resilience, the City of Asheville will be enhancing five community spaces across [...]

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What’s Up AVL! This week learn more about the Community Space Upfit Project with Communications Specialist Logan Smith

Posted on June 12, 2024 by Kim Miller

What’s Up AVL! The City of Asheville’s bi-monthly radio show allows the community to take a deep dive with the City of Asheville staff and departments. You can learn about different departments and what projects are taking place in your community. On What’s Up AVL! this week, host Sam Parada interviews Logan Smith, part of the Community and [...]

ElectriFair to showcase new clean energy solutions to Asheville and Buncombe County homes

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Christy Edwards

Free event offers valuable info on energy efficiency and new technologies ElectriFair – a first-of-its-kind local event for homeowners to explore an array of clean-energy solutions – is set for Saturday, June 8, at the A-B Tech Mission Conference Center. The free-to-all public event is an initiative of Electrify Asheville-Buncombe, a [...]

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Asheville Asks: What trees, grasses and shrubs are recommended for planting in Asheville?

Posted on May 17, 2024 by Kim Miller

Find the tree, shrub and grass species recommended to help our mountain home thrive

Calling all Asheville homebuilders: Share your input on sustainability rebates

Posted on May 6, 2024 by Christy Edwards

The City of Asheville is reevaluating its Sustainability Rebate Program and wants to hear directly from local home builders. The program currently provides rebates on permit fees for new or renovated one and two family dwellings built under the North Carolina Residential Code that include above-minimum state code elements like solar panels, energy efficiency upgrades, [...]

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Bottled water vs. tap water? In Asheville, the answer is easy.

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Christy Edwards

In recent years, many cities have been in the news when water from their distribution systems did not meet national safe drinking water standards. It’s easy to understand why more and more residents are feeling concerned about their water. Some are choosing bottled water over tap, because they think it’s a safer alternative. However, take [...]

Donate and attend the Spring Free Store in May!

Posted on April 23, 2024 by Jessica Hughes

Did you know the City of Asheville has a goal to reduce landfill waste by 50% by 2035? Please join us in being part of the solution! The Spring Free Store is a fun “shopping” event that is good for your wallet and for the planet. The Spring Free Store is like a yard sale, but [...]

Electrify Asheville-Buncombe brings an “Electrification” Marketplace to local residents

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Christy Edwards

Buncombe County and the City of Asheville are partnering on a unique program designed to support Asheville and Buncombe County’s clean-energy goals. The innovative program, Electrify Asheville-Buncombe, provides support to residents of Asheville and Buncombe County by helping homeowners explore new proven electric technologies, choose participating local contractors, and get help with identifying discount purchase [...]

Earth Day is here!

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Christy Edwards

The Sustainability Department invites you to join in the fun of making a cleaner, greener Asheville at home, at work, and in our community. Keep reading to find ways to get involved and have a positive impact, while enjoying the outdoors and our community. Earth Day is today, but if it snuck up on you [...]

Free seeds to get growing

Posted on April 15, 2024 by Christy Edwards

If you’ve ever started a garden, you know that seeds, in addition to soil, water, and sun, are required for success. The City of Asheville is happy to share and support Seed Libraries for residents to access seeds for free! Seed Libraries are a great community resource that offer vegetable, flower, and herb seeds to help [...]

What’s Up AVL! This week learn more about the Less Plastic Asheville Challenge from our Sustainability team

Posted on March 18, 2024 by Kim Miller

Learn more about the Less Plastic Asheville Challenge by checking out What's up AVL on either WRES 100.7 or the City of Asheville YouTube page

City Council identifies FY25 priorities at Council Retreat February 22-23, 2024

Posted on February 23, 2024 by Kim Miller

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, [...]

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City of Asheville launches Less Plastic Asheville campaign

Posted on February 19, 2024 by Christy Edwards

Participants who take the “Pass on Plastic Pledge” or play (and win!) “Less Plastic Bingo” can earn great prizes to assist them on their Less Plastic Asheville journey!

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North Carolina mayors urge Biden administration to finalize the strongest possible emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles

Posted on February 7, 2024 by Christy Edwards

Today, 75 mayors – including the mayors of Asheville, Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Durham and Greensboro in North Carolina – sent a letter urging the Biden administration to finalize the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) strongest proposed rule for the GHG Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles – Phase 3 rule (HDV rule). The HDV rule would [...]

Simplicity adds new climate justice data

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Christy Edwards

Simplicity, the simplest way to get information you need from your local government, now has new Climate features!

Sustainability Advisory Committee invites community to Holiday Free Store

Posted on November 28, 2023 by Christy Edwards

This holiday season the City’s Sustainability Advisory Committee is supporting our community in finding alternatives for holiday gift sourcing. The Holiday Free Store is a fun “shopping” event that is good for your wallet and for the planet.

City of Asheville shares data from new solar installation at Broadway Public Safety Station

Posted on October 12, 2023 by Kim Miller

The Broadway Public Safety Station on Broadway Street, even though not officially open yet, it is producing solar energy. This is the seventh City facility to include renewable energy production. The Broadway Public Safety Station will produce approximately 77,386 kilowatt hours per year, enough electricity to power 7 homes.

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