Outdoor Dining Program, now accepting applications
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City of Asheville facilities located downtown closing at 2 p.m. today
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City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: November 14, 2023
The next meeting of the Asheville City Council will be held 5 p.m. Tuesday, November 14, 2023. The meeting will be held in the Council Chamber on the 2nd Floor of City Hall, 70 Court Plaza. Please join us in person or virtually. Click on the agenda link to find out what's up for consideration and discussion.
Join the fun at the Asheville Holiday Parade Saturday, November 18, 2023
The 2023 Asheville Holiday Parade, presented by Bojangles, returns to downtown on Saturday, November 18, beginning at 11 a.m. Like any celebration, there will be impacts to traffic and parking. Get to know the parade route, and access streets to City owned parking garages so you can make the most of the day. But most importantly, come enjoy the day with your Asheville community and friends!
State of Emergency issued for Buncombe County, Open burning ban in effect until further notice
It has been many days since the Asheville area has experienced significant rainfall and we are at a high risk of wildfires due to weather conditions, low humidity and gusty winds.
City of Asheville offices closed Friday, Nov. 10 in observance of Veterans Day
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Downtown News: See the latest news and updates from City leaders
Our thriving community is built upon the collective efforts of residents, business owners, and visitors. We invite you to be an active participant in this partnership by discovering how you can contribute to the safety and cleanliness of our downtown. Together, we can make a difference and ensure that our community's values and vision are reflected in the heart of our city.
Winter preparedness: Asheville’s guide to staying safe and cozy
As the days grow shorter and the chill in the air deepens, it's time to gear up for winter preparedness in the beautiful city of Asheville.
Night work on portions of Patton Ave. expected to begin Sunday, November 5.
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Asheville Asks: Has there been an impact from the City’s focus on cleanliness
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What’s up AVL: This week hear from Communications Specialist Kim Miller
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Asheville community centers host Green Book exhibit highlighting Black life during Jim Crow era
In November, three Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) community centers host “Navigating Jim Crow: The Green Book and Oasis Spaces in North Carolina,” a traveling exhibit about sites important to, and personal memories about, African American travel using The Negro Motorist Green Book during the Jim Crow era of legal segregation. Published from 1936 to 1966, the book was used as both a travel guide and a tool of resistance to confront the realities of racial discrimination in the United States and beyond. The self-guided exhibit is free and open to the public at select APR community centers.
Asheville City Council approves changes to the Outdoor Dining Program, Enabling Streeteries and Maximizing Public Benefits
The City of Asheville is pleased to announce significant updates to its outdoor dining program as permitted in public spaces (streets and sidewalks) after City Council approval at their regularly scheduled meeting on October 24, 2023.
The 2023 City of Asheville Disparity Study supports extending its race- and gender-conscious contracting policy
The City of Asheville has released a Disparity Study report detailing its contracting and purchasing activities and practices for the past 5 years. A Disparity Study is a type of research study that is designed to assess whether there are disparities, or differences, in the participation rates and opportunities for various groups in a particular program or industry. The goal of a disparity study is to identify any barriers or obstacles that may be preventing certain groups from participating fully, and to develop strategies to promote greater diversity and inclusion.
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