What we do Last updated or reviewed on March 13, 2024 The Communication & Public Engagement Department (CAPE) is responsible for the city’s strategic communications and coordination of public engagement efforts. Communication responsibilities include media relations, community relations, intergovernmental relations and internal communications. It seeks the best ways for the City to communicate its priorities and achieve its policy objectives, and designs public participation initiatives to inform and engage citizens and the media about City services, programs and policy. CAPE is also responsible for leading, coordinating or supporting efforts between City of Asheville departments, outside partner agencies and consultants. With a commitment to equity, professionalism, innovation and best practices, the City’s public engagement efforts seek to maximize participant access, understanding and experience. External Communication Internal Communication Media Relations Neighborhood Services On-Demand City Council Recordings Public Engagement Efforts Sign up for AVL Alerts online for information from the City of Asheville. AVL ! ALERT Connect Address 70 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801 Mailing Address PO Box 7148, Asheville, NC 28802 Phone Number 828-259-5981 Email Address kmiller2@ashevillenc.gov Business HoursMonday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.DirectorDawa HitchAdditional LinksStaff Directory Related Services Sign up for city e-newsletter Receive City News in your inbox! Explore city data Public datasets and maps are available on the open data portal at data.ashevillenc.gov. Explore Related ServicesCommunication and Public Engagement News What’s Up AVL! This week learn more about homelessness with Strategy Specialist Debbie Alford Posted on April 19, 2024 by Kim Miller 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 of What’s up Asheville, host Sam Parada interviews Homeless Strategy Specialist [...] City of Asheville & Buncombe County receive award for the Food Scraps Drop-off Pilot Program Posted on April 12, 2024April 12, 2024 by Kim Miller Food Scrap Drop Off program between City and County receives Statewide recognition and praise City announces Affordable Housing input opportunity Posted on April 12, 2024April 12, 2024 by Kim Miller AFFORDABLE HOUSING - What do you think? A survey to provide your input is open now through April 14, 2024. Explore Communication and Public Engagement News
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What’s Up AVL! This week learn more about homelessness with Strategy Specialist Debbie Alford Posted on April 19, 2024 by Kim Miller 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 of What’s up Asheville, host Sam Parada interviews Homeless Strategy Specialist [...]
City of Asheville & Buncombe County receive award for the Food Scraps Drop-off Pilot Program Posted on April 12, 2024April 12, 2024 by Kim Miller Food Scrap Drop Off program between City and County receives Statewide recognition and praise
City announces Affordable Housing input opportunity Posted on April 12, 2024April 12, 2024 by Kim Miller AFFORDABLE HOUSING - What do you think? A survey to provide your input is open now through April 14, 2024.