There are complex circumstances contributing to safety related conditions downtown, and it requires a community response to address these complexities.
Safety and cleanliness are top priorities for the City of Asheville, and targeted steps continue to be taken within downtown and across the city to support safe, welcoming, livable and economically successful places.
A 60 day initiative took place in the spring of 2023 that targeted safety and cleanliness downtown. Many aspects of the initiative continue through new and on-going enhancements to services.
