Code Purple: March 11 through March 13
Code Purple in effect Friday, March 11 - Sunday, March 13
City of Asheville issues Call for Artists for new Broadway Public Safety Station
The City of Asheville is building a new, environmentally conscious (LEED certified) Public Safety Station just north of downtown at 316 Broadway Street in the 5 Points neighborhood, near UNC-Asheville. A Call for Artists has been issued to find an artist or artist team for a public art project at the new building. Opportunities for [...]
Announcement of new City of Asheville Reparations Commission members
The Asheville City Council has approved five seat appointments for the Community Reparations Commission representing the five impact focus areas of criminal justice, economic development, education, health care and housing. Those members appointed by Asheville City Council are: Dewana Little – Criminal Justice Dr. Dwight B Mullen -Economic Development CiCi Weston – Education Dr. Tamarie Macon – Healthcare Joyce Harrison – [...]
Women’s Day at the City of Asheville
March 8th has been officially recognized as International Women’s Day by the United Nations since 1977 and in 1980 the United States issued the first Presidential Proclamation declaring Women’s History Week to be aligned with it. Around the world, this day has become a rallying point to build support for women’s rights and participation in [...]
City of Asheville Equity and Inclusion Department is now fully staffed
The City of Asheville is pleased to announce that the Department of Equity and Inclusion is once again fully staffed. Led by veteran public servant Brenda Mills, the new team is already working in the community and internally with staff to make equity and inclusion a part of everything the City of Asheville does. Brenda Mills, Director [...]
Asheville City Council meetings continue in-person at Harrah’s Cherokee Center March 8
City Council meeting, March 8, 2022
Asheville Parks & Recreation announces open interview hours for seasonal laborer positions
Beginning March 9, individuals interested in joining Asheville Parks & Recreation’s team of seasonal laborers can walk in for immediate interviews on Wednesdays from 12:30-2:30 p.m.
City of Asheville seeking public input on the South Slope Vision Plan
The South Slope Visioning Plan is now available for the public to review and provide comments.
Office of Sustainability shares Asheville’s Local Government Clean Energy Report
The report also compares the progress made locally with other NC metropolitan areas. It is great to see all our local NC communities advance the installation of renewable energy.
City of Asheville to hold advisory board restructure pilot workshops
The City of Asheville is looking to improve its current advisory board system. Consistent challenges under the current structure have been identified by board members, City staff and City Council. We have heard that the roles and responsibilities of board members are unclear, there is a disconnect of priorities and work between boards and commissions, there [...]
Your input needed to “Close the GAP”
The City of Asheville is launching a survey for its final round of public engagement in the Close the Gap planning process. This is the final survey for the Close the GAP project, and the public’s input is needed on proposed project recommendations developed as part of the GAP Plan. The GAP Plan identifies a network [...]
Asheville City Council Meeting for Feb. 22 resumes in person
Asheville City Council meeting resumes in-person at Harrah’s Cherokee Center and will be streamed live online Asheville City Council will resume meeting in person at 5 p.m. February 22, at Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville Banquet Hall, 87 Haywood Street. The Council meeting agenda is posted at this link. Pursuant to North [...]