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Wall Street Parking Garage improvements require after-hours temporary closure extension through May 25, alternate parking arrangements available

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Kim Miller

The Wall Street Parking Garage temporary night closures have been extended through May 25, 2023. During this period, the garage will remain open between 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Temporary evening closures are in place to ensure the community’s safety while improvements are being made. More information regarding this project and alternate parking arrangements can be [...]

City of Asheville, Buncombe County and Veterans Council to host Memorial Day Ceremony

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Kim Miller

The City of Asheville and Buncombe County will host a Memorial Day Ceremony at 2:00 p.m. May 29, 2023 at the Roger McGuire Green in Pack Square Park. The ceremony will feature a short reading by Jim Hernandez, USAF, Vietnam, Pilot. Lt. Gen. Walter E. Gaskin (Ret.), USMC, Secretary of the NC Department of Military and [...]

City of Asheville announces City Council meeting: May 23

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Kim Miller

The next meeting of the Asheville City Council will be held 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, 2023. The meeting will be held in the Council Chamber, located on the 2nd Floor of City Hall, 70 Court Plaza. The Council meeting agenda is posted on the City’s website. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § [...]

City of Asheville files petition for Court Order requesting the release of police bodycam video of APD arrest

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Kim Miller

City Attorney Brad Branham, in consultation with City Manager Debra Campbell and the Asheville Police Department, is moving immediately to seek the required Court Order to release body camera footage of the arrest of Devon Whitmire. Whitmire was involved in an incident Saturday, May 13, which led to the use of force by several APD [...]

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Asheville Parks & Recreation opens public pools on May 27

Posted on May 18, 2023 by Christy Edwards

UPDATE as of May 26, 2023 Malvern Hills Park’s pool will open on Saturday, May 27, as previously announced. During initial inspections, Buncombe County Environmental Health discovered potential safety issues at Recreation Park pool and requested additional actions before it will open for the season. Asheville Parks & Recreation crews immediately started working with [...]

Who’s up this week on What’s up AVL! – Transportation staff members Lucy Crown and Anna Sexton

Posted on May 18, 2023 by Kim Miller

The City of Asheville’s bi-monthly radio show allows the community to take a deep dive with City of Asheville staff and departments. Learn about different departments and what projects are taking place in your community. This week, the City of Asheville host Sam Parada sat down with City of Asheville Transportation Planning Manager Lucy Crown and Urban [...]

Park Views: Griffing Boulevard Rose Garden and Sunset Park

Posted on May 18, 2023 by Christy Edwards

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. Read more from the series. When North Asheville’s neighborhoods were developed in the early 20th [...]

Preliminary utility location for Carter Ann Patton Stormwater improvement project

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 [...]

WNC Nature Center Announces Birth of Nine Critically Endangered American Red Wolves

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Kim Miller

Just in time for Mother’s Day, the WNC Nature Center announced the birth of nine red wolf pups last week. The critically endangered pups were born on April 28, 2023, and are the offspring of four-year-old Gloria and three-year-old Oak, both first-time parents. The nine pups – eight females and one male – are all healthy [...]

City of Asheville announces new Division Manager for Community Development, Dennis Newburn

Posted on May 15, 2023 by Kim Miller

The City of Asheville welcomes Dennis Newburn to its Community and Economic Development department. Newburn will serve as Community Development Division Manager and manage the HOME and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs. He brings extensive experience in the areas of program administration, project management, contract compliance, program monitoring, and community planning. Newburn comes to Asheville [...]

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How do I learn more about the Downtown Safety Initiative

Posted on May 12, 2023 by Kim Miller

Want to get get the latest information on the City of Asheville Downtown Safety Initiative? You can do this through the City of Asheville website. What’s the Downtown Safety Initiative Due to a number of incidents impacting public safety, the City of Asheville is taking targeted steps to address the rise of crime especially in [...]

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Park Views: Malvern Hills Park

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Christy Edwards

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. Read more from the series. West Asheville was incorporated as an independent [...]

City of Asheville presents proposed FY2023-24 Budget at May 9 City Council meeting

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Kim Miller

During Asheville City Council’s regularly scheduled meeting on May 9, City Manager Debra Campbell and Budget Manager Taylor Floyd presented the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 budget. Once adopted, the FY 2023-24 budget will fund City operations from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. The FY 2023-24 Proposed Budget totals $239.7 million, a $22.1 million [...]

Annual Point-In-Time Count data indicates homelessness in Asheville on a slight decline

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Kim Miller

The 2023 Point-in-Time (PIT) results were submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on April 28 as part of Asheville’s Continum of Care designation. The annual count was conducted on January 31, 2023, with the help of 75 volunteers, the largest number of volunteers to date. Emily Ball, Homeless Strategy Division Manager [...]

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Council approves Reed Creek Greenway Expansion Feasibility Study Consultant

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Jessica Hughes

The City is excited to share an update about the Reed Creek Greenway Expansion Feasibility Study. At the City Council meeting on May 9th, the council approved the selection of a consultant, McAdams Co, Inc., to conduct the study. This feasibility study will help determine the best options for expanding [...]

Asheville City Council approves south Asheville water infrastructure improvements

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Christy Edwards

On May 9, 2023, Asheville City Council approved a contract for the engineering services of Hazen and Sawyer for improvements to the South Buncombe Pump Station and Concord Water Service Area. This water infrastructure improvement project serves portions of Biltmore Village, Shiloh, Sweeten Creek, Royal Pines, Mills Gap and Concord water service areas. This project [...]

City Council approves submission of Annual Action Plan to support affordable housing, economic development and more

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Christy Edwards

On February 28, 2023, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released the 2023-2024 formula allocations for the Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership programs. With Council’s approval on May 9, the City’s FY 23-24 Annual Action Plan can now be submitted to HUD. CDBG and HOME are federal [...]

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