City of Asheville seeks applications for temporary Helene Recovery Boards
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 of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: October 14
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.
Richmond Hill Park partially reopens on October 11 in recovery milestone as Asheville continues post-Helene progress
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.
Wall Street Parking Garage Set to Reopen By October 11 Following Completion of Major Structural Work
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.
Adjustments to brush and leaf collection schedule
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.
Temporary water pre-treatment systems to remain operational through November
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.
APR Innovators: Dwayne Walker
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.
Map Asheville gets an upgrade
Map Asheville is the City’s GIS Map Viewer with layers and tools to help staff and the public visualize spatial information. The City of Asheville’s GIS team first developed Map Asheville in 2006 and on October 6 we will be launching its third rendition.
City of Asheville shares city manager search community survey results and next steps in the hiring process
City of Asheville shares results from the community survey.
Get in the spirit with Halloween haunted houses, kooky events, and more spooky fun during Asheville Festival of Frights
Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) brings ghoulish greetings with its annual Festival of Frights starting on October 5. The series of events includes costume parties, creepy climbing, a murder mystery, arts and crafts, trails of treats, and more.
Park Views: Riverside Cemetery
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Is your family prepared for the next disaster? Learn more at this Emergency Preparedness Workshop.
When emergencies strike, every second counts. Having a well-stocked emergency kit readily available can make all the difference in ensuring the safety of you and your loved ones.
The City of Asheville invites the community to provide feedback on Asheville Rides Transit network concept options
The City of Asheville invites the community to participate in a community-wide survey to inform the ART Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA)—a strategic assessment that seeks to improve Asheville’s public transit services and align them with current and future community needs and available resources.
City of Asheville to begin debris removal operations at the North Fork watershed
The City of Asheville will begin storm debris removal operations in the waterways and roads of the North Fork Reservoir beginning within the next few weeks.
What’s Up AVL talks neighborhood resiliency with community leader Pastor Charles Martin
On this Hurricane Helene milestone episode, host Sam Parada is joined by Trey Irby, Neighborhood Services Specialist; Kiera Bulan, Sustainability Director; and Pastor Charles Martin to discuss resiliency within the community during Helene and programs for neighborhood resiliency.
Rankin Avenue Garage to Fully Reopen; Full Closure of Wall Street Parking Garage to start September 25
Rankin Garage gets ready to provide full capacity again - allowing essential work to continue on Wall St. parking garage
APR Innovators: Anice Smith
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.
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