First Quarter year on year comparison shows crime reduction in downtown Asheville
Your input and involvement are critical to a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable downtown.
City of Asheville celebrates legacy of local Black culture in February through personal connections
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 [...]
City of Asheville seeks resident input for Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget Development
We are kicking off our Fiscal Year 2024-25 development process by seeking feedback from the community.
Winter Weather Impact Updates Jan. 19, 2024
Keep up to date with any potential weather impacts on City of Asheville's programs and services. Watch this post for updates!
City of Asheville announces Affordable Housing Plan Community Open Houses to garner input on Affordable Housing Plan
City of Asheville’s Affordable Housing Division will host two Community Open Houses to collect input on the 2024 Affordable Housing Plan. The City of Asheville is pleased to host Open House events Jan. 27, 2024 in which members of the public will have the opportunity to provide input on affordable housing priorities from subsidized rentals to neighborhood stabilization.
Winter Weather Impact Updates
Know how weather in our area is impacting programs and services.
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 15, 2024 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, [...]
Severe Weather Impacts to City of Asheville Services, Programs and Road Closures – updated January 10, 2024
Last Updated 1/11/24 8:45 a.m. Reopened Roads: Caribou St at Sweeten Creek as of 1/9/24 at 5 p.m. Iris Street at London Road as of 1/9/24 at 10 p.m. Hominy Creek Road at Shelburne Road Swannanoa River Road at Azalea Road Druid Drive Riverside Drive at the Railroad Trestle City-Maintained Road Closures: 68 West Chapel Road NCDOT Maintained Road Closures West Chapel Road at U.S. 25 Meadow [...]
Be aware of high winds and potential flooding overnight in the Asheville area
The cold weather of the past weekend has past, but the Asheville area is still in from some potentially impactful weather this evening and overnight. The National Weather Service is calling for high winds and rains bringing the potential for flooding. As this weather moves our way, we encourage residents to stay safe, [...]
City of Asheville Announces Fourth Round of Strategic Partnership Grants
Eligible nonprofits are encouraged to apply for funding amounts at/upwards of the $35,000 minimum. Applications will be accepted until February 2, 2024, at 5:00 PM. The Strategic Partnership Grant Program (SPG) provides funding for non-profit organizations that serve Asheville residents to support school-aged children from low- to moderate-income households in and outside of the classroom. [...]
Residents invited to participate in community survey on local government
Tell us - How are we doing as your City government? The City of Asheville is working with Polco/National Research Center to find out.
Cold weather this weekend – How to prepare and follow best practices
With cold weather on the way - City of Asheville staff is standing by, ready to serve the community