City of Asheville assesses one pool safe for access this summer due to Helene
Plan ahead for summer swim opportunities
City of Asheville announces public information sessions on proposed text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance
Members of the public are invited to learn about three proposed changes to Asheville’s Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) at a series of upcoming information sessions. (Registration information is available on the City’s UDO Text Change Engagement Hub.) These proposed revisions to the UDO are focused on updates to
City of Asheville spotlights Black heritage and achievement in February
Throughout the year, the City of Asheville and its partners share unique stories, rich cultural events, and opportunities to connect with neighbors that make the city a special place to call home. In February, all community members are invited to reflect on local Black history, heritage, and hope as Asheville Parks & Recreation [...]
Restoring City-owned infrastructure through the FEMA Public Assistance Program
The City of Asheville experienced an estimated $1 billion in damage to City-owned property and assets due to Helene. This includes extensive damage to City-owned parks, streets, buildings, utilities, and other vital assets and infrastructure. Rebuilding will be a massive undertaking, and this is not something the City can fund on its own. Federal and [...]
Stay active in Asheville with alternative activities while parks recover
When Helene swept across the region in September, it left unprecedented destruction including an estimated $1 billion in damages to City of Asheville municipally-owned properties and assets. As the community works to rebound and rebuild, some public recreation amenities will be offline for extended periods. In the meantime, check out some alternatives from
Service and event updates: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 20, 2025
No Sanitation Service on Monday There will be no trash service due to ice/ snow covered roads on Monday, January 20. Trash service will be delayed one day for the rest of the week, except for CBD which will remain Wednesday. MLK Peace March and Rally canceled Due to today’s weather forecast the Peace March and Rally has been [...]
City of Asheville launches Helene Recovery Priorities Survey to guide post-Tropical Storm Helene efforts
The City of Asheville is calling on residents to share their perspectives and priorities as the community works to recover and rebuild following Tropical Storm Helene. The City has launched a Helene Recovery Priorities Survey to gather input that will help guide City Council’s decision-making during their upcoming annual retreat. “We recognize the [...]
Investing in Community Infrastructure: 2024 Progress & 2025 Outlook
While 2024 brought an unimaginably difficult ending (looking at you, Helene), still much was accomplished. From accessible sidewalks to public restrooms to playgrounds, the City of Asheville continues to invest in the quality of life for our community. Read on to find out about infrastructure improvements made throughout the city in 2024 and what’s in [...]
What’s Up AVL! This week spotlights Asheville Infrastructure: accomplishments and Helene impacts
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 this episode host Sam Parada is joined by Jade Dundas, Capital Management Director for the City [...]
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a day for remembrance and reflection.
Find ways you can observe Dr. Martin Luther King Day in the community
City Council votes to award contract for Downtown Business Improvement District service provider at January 14 meeting
On Tuesday, January 14, the Asheville City Council voted 5-to-1 to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the Asheville Downtown Community Improvement District for delivery of downtown Business Improvement District (BID) services at their regular meeting. Following a competitive selection process, the contract was awarded to the top-ranked service provider, Asheville [...]
Asheville-Buncombe Continuum of Care seeks volunteers for the annual Point-in-Time Count on January 28 and 29, 2025
Join the Asheville-Buncombe Continuum of Care for the annual Point-in-Time Count! Community members will work as part of a small team to canvas Buncombe County surveying people experiencing homelessness. This critical data collection happens nationwide during the last 10 days of January each year. The information gathered helps direct federal funding, inform local strategy, [...]
City of Asheville announces 2025 Community Development Block Grant applications now open
The City of Asheville’s Community and Economic Development Department will be accepting applications for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for fiscal year 2025-26 until February 7, 2025. We expect to make around $1,000,000 in awards this year. Please note that this is separate from the recently awarded $225,010,000 CDBG-Disaster Recovery grant the city received. Information [...]
Accessibility upgrades now complete in City-owned parking garages
City-owned parking garages are now more accessible. This recently completed work is the second of four phases of the Parking Garage Capital Improvements Project and creates accessible parking spaces and paths of travel that are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to the greatest extent feasible in Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville (HCCA), Rankin [...]
Asheville City offices to close for MLK Jr. Day, ART buses will run on a holiday schedule
Asheville City government offices will be closed Monday, January 20, 2025 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here is a look at City services affected by this holiday. Trash and recycling Though City offices will be closed, Sanitation collection services will run on schedule. Residential trash and recycling will be collected as normal, Monday-Thursday, the [...]
WNC Nature Center is sad to share news of the passing of Leafa, the red panda
The Nature Center is sad to announce the passing of our female red panda, Leafa, whose health had declined over the past few months. Born in 2009 at the Red River Zoo in Fargo, ND, Leafa and her male counterpart, Phoenix, came to the Nature Center from the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago in 2018 as [...]
Be winter ready for parks and greenways adventures
One of the many advantages of living in Asheville is experiencing all four seasons. While some advice is evergreen, winter comes with unique challenges (and rewards!) regarding outside recreation. The Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) pros share tips below to stay comfortable and safe while exploring the city’s parks and greenways during cold temperatures. Note: [...]