What we do Last updated or reviewed on December 5, 2024 The Capital Management Department (CMD) plans, budgets, designs and manages projects as well as maintains existing public facilities. CMD is made of two divisions: Capital Projects and Public Facilities Management. The Capital Projects team manages major construction projects including building renovations, parks and playgrounds, as well as transportation infrastructure. The Public Facilities Management team is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, upkeep, safety, and future planning of 60+ facilities, including the operations of select city operational and public safety facilities. By aligning projects and operations with the City’s vision and priorities, CMD ensures effective allocation of resources and maximizes the positive impact on Asheville residents. The Capital Management Department strives to: Ensure projects are built on time and within budget. Promote an equitable, collaborative system for prioritizing maintenance and construction of capital assets that will allow for clear communication of budgetary needs and alignment with organizational priorities and values. Help develop and practice procurement for all levels of contracting that actively and intentionally seek to increase equity and inclusion in project initiation, development, design, and construction. Resources Capital Projects Spending Dashboard Use this tool to view cost information on active capital projects. Neighborhood Investments Learn more about capital projects across the City. Current Bid Opportunities View opportunities to work with the City of Asheville. Current Adopted Budget Access the City’s operating and capital budget for 2024-25. Connect Address 70 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801 Mailing Address PO Box 7148, Asheville, NC 28802 Phone Number 828-620-1372 Business HoursMonday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.DirectorJade Dundas Related Services Minority / Woman Business Enterprise (MWBE) Certification Find information to register for certification as a Minority, Woman, and/or Small Business Enterprise (MWSBE) with the City of Asheville. Business Inclusion (ABI) The Business Inclusion Office for the City of Asheville actively seeks to identify minority and women-owned businesses for an opportunity to participate as providers of goods and services to the city. Do business with the city Learn what is required to do business with the City, for projects large and small. Explore Related ServicesRelated Projects Coxe Avenue Streetscape Overview The goal of this project is to transform Coxe Avenue to improve the safety and overall experience for pedestrians, bicyclists and other users of the street. The design will include improvements to sidewalks, stormwater and water infrastructure, lighting and streetscape elements and a reconfiguration of parts of the street. Happening Now This project is currently in the [...] Shiloh Bus Shelter Replacement Overview The purpose of this project is to replace a community-designed bus shelter in the Shiloh neighborhood near the intersection of Shiloh Road and Kent Street. Happening Now This project is currently in the design phase. Staff is working to engineer and estimate the cost of a bus shelter that is as close to the original design as [...] Johnston Boulevard Sidewalk Overview This project includes the construction of approximately 1 mile of new 6-foot-wide sidewalk, including accessible ramps, crosswalks and drainage, along Johnston Boulevard from Patton Avenue to Johnston Elementary School. At the south end, the proposed sidewalk follows along the east side of Johnston Boulevard until reaching Rash Road, where a crosswalk allows the sidewalk to continue [...] Explore Related ProjectsCapital Management News Accessibility upgrades now complete in City-owned parking garages Posted on January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 by Meredith Friedheim 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 [...] New public restroom to open Downtown Posted on November 20, 2024December 3, 2024 by Meredith Friedheim The City of Asheville is excited to announce the opening of a 24/7 accessible public restroom in the heart of downtown. Located in the public space at the corner of College Street and Rankin Avenue, the prefabricated facility is designed to enhance downtown amenities, promote public health, and support economic activity – all of which [...] Asheville voters pass Bond Referendums totaling $80 million for improvements to parks and recreation, transportation, public safety facilities and affordable housing Posted on November 7, 2024November 7, 2024 by Meredith Friedheim Thank you City of Asheville voters for approving the 2024 General Obligation Bond Referendums totaling $80 million. As our community continues to recover from the impacts of Tropical Storm Helene, the City of Asheville is committed to maximizing available resources to enhance recovery efforts, rebuild critical infrastructure, and ensure long-term resiliency. The passage of the 2024 [...] Explore Capital Management News
Minority / Woman Business Enterprise (MWBE) Certification Find information to register for certification as a Minority, Woman, and/or Small Business Enterprise (MWSBE) with the City of Asheville.
Business Inclusion (ABI) The Business Inclusion Office for the City of Asheville actively seeks to identify minority and women-owned businesses for an opportunity to participate as providers of goods and services to the city.
Do business with the city Learn what is required to do business with the City, for projects large and small.
Coxe Avenue Streetscape Overview The goal of this project is to transform Coxe Avenue to improve the safety and overall experience for pedestrians, bicyclists and other users of the street. The design will include improvements to sidewalks, stormwater and water infrastructure, lighting and streetscape elements and a reconfiguration of parts of the street. Happening Now This project is currently in the [...]
Shiloh Bus Shelter Replacement Overview The purpose of this project is to replace a community-designed bus shelter in the Shiloh neighborhood near the intersection of Shiloh Road and Kent Street. Happening Now This project is currently in the design phase. Staff is working to engineer and estimate the cost of a bus shelter that is as close to the original design as [...]
Johnston Boulevard Sidewalk Overview This project includes the construction of approximately 1 mile of new 6-foot-wide sidewalk, including accessible ramps, crosswalks and drainage, along Johnston Boulevard from Patton Avenue to Johnston Elementary School. At the south end, the proposed sidewalk follows along the east side of Johnston Boulevard until reaching Rash Road, where a crosswalk allows the sidewalk to continue [...]
Accessibility upgrades now complete in City-owned parking garages Posted on January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 by Meredith Friedheim 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 [...]
New public restroom to open Downtown Posted on November 20, 2024December 3, 2024 by Meredith Friedheim The City of Asheville is excited to announce the opening of a 24/7 accessible public restroom in the heart of downtown. Located in the public space at the corner of College Street and Rankin Avenue, the prefabricated facility is designed to enhance downtown amenities, promote public health, and support economic activity – all of which [...]
Asheville voters pass Bond Referendums totaling $80 million for improvements to parks and recreation, transportation, public safety facilities and affordable housing Posted on November 7, 2024November 7, 2024 by Meredith Friedheim Thank you City of Asheville voters for approving the 2024 General Obligation Bond Referendums totaling $80 million. As our community continues to recover from the impacts of Tropical Storm Helene, the City of Asheville is committed to maximizing available resources to enhance recovery efforts, rebuild critical infrastructure, and ensure long-term resiliency. The passage of the 2024 [...]
