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City of Asheville Capital Projects Department wants your thoughts about the upcoming sidewalk improvements

Posted on January 19, 2022 by Kim Miller

The City of Asheville is looking to engage residents on the sidewalk improvement projects along Johnston Boulevard between Patton Avenue and Iona Circle ( in the vicinity of Roger Farmer Memorial Park), on the south side of Johnston Boulevard. The comments collected will help staff understand nearby residents' needs and concerns. We encourage you to review the project details provided as well as the design maps and provide any comments or ask any questions you have.

City of Asheville Sanitation collection resumes tomorrow, City offices and Community Centers to open at 10 a.m.

Posted on January 18, 2022 by Beth Bechel

As road conditions begin to improve City of Asheville Public Works staff continue to plow and salt roads through the night on Tuesday. Snow efforts continue on secondary roads (priority 2 streets) and sidewalks. Here are some updates to City services that were impacted by the weather event: City Sanitation collections begin for the week on Wednesday, [...]

City of Asheville addresses homelessness on many fronts

Posted on January 18, 2022 by Web Editors - CAPE

Key Takeaways Homelessness is a community-wide issue that requires a community-wide response. The City is responding daily while also working with partners on longer term solutions to address homelessness. Community opinions differ on best approaches. City continues to address criminal behavior as well as increased monitoring and clean-up of parks and other public property. City has procedures it implements [...]

City and County kick off next steps for the future of Pack Square Plaza

Posted on January 18, 2022 by Kim Miller

The City of Asheville and Buncombe County are partnering to document the community’s vision for the future of Pack Square Plaza, including the site where the Vance Monument was previously located, and we need a talented Project Manager to help make that happen. The deadline for submitting proposals to the Project Manager RFP is Friday, February 11. Interested parties can find the advertisement on the City’s bid page.

City of Asheville announces delays – urges residents to remove parked vehicles from streets to maintain access for public safety, snow plowing and sanitation collection

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Beth Bechel

Update: Community Centers will be closed Posted: Jan. 17 @ 9 p.m. City community centers will remain closed on Tuesday, January 18. All daytime and evening activities including Fun Day Out, senior meals, basketball and volley games and practices have been canceled. City of Asheville staff continues to work around the clock to clear away snow from this weekend’s [...]

Asheville Public Works pre-treating streets in advance of winter storm

Posted on January 13, 2022 by Kim Miller

Asheville Public Works trucks have already begun pre-treating streets in Asheville with salt brine as the City prepares for oncoming snow. The National Weather Service has now issued a Winter Storm Watch for the area starting 6pm Saturday. The Weather Service’s website says: “Precipitation may begin as early as Saturday afternoon across parts [...]

City of Asheville requests public input on sidewalk improvements on Vermont Avenue

Posted on January 13, 2022 by Web Editors - CAPE

The City of Asheville is asking for public input on sidewalk improvements along Vermont Avenue in West Asheville. The project will address approximately 1,200 lineal feet of existing severely damaged sidewalk and replace it with new Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant concrete sidewalk along Vermont Avenue between Haywood Road to just south of Olney [...]

Asheville City offices to close for MLK Jr. Day, ART buses will run on a holiday schedule

Posted on January 13, 2022 by Kim Miller

Please note: Due to weather, Parks & Recreation has changed some of it’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day programming, as listed below. Asheville City government offices will be closed Jan. 17 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here is a look at City services affected by this holiday. Trash and recycling Though [...]

Wellness Wednesday: Try something new!

Posted on January 12, 2022 by Christy Edwards

If you’re committed to trying something new, learning a new skill or hobby, and soaking up culture in 2022, Asheville Parks & Recreation has many free and low-cost opportunities for lifelong learning.

New adult coloring book highlights Asheville’s community gardens, showcases local talent, and connects residents to food resources

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Web Editors - CAPE

Part of a healthy lifestyle is minimizing stress. Coloring books for grownups are one of the latest trends to help. Thanks to a collaboration between Asheville Parks & Recreation, area nonprofits and agencies, and local artists, residents can connect with food resources and learn about community gardens through the beautifully-illustrated pages of [...]

Asheville Code Purple extended again through January 20

Posted on January 8, 2022 by Web Editors - CAPE

Update, 7:30 p.m. January 17 Asheville’s Code Purple has been extended through January 20 in response to the recent snowfall and cold temperatures. Update, 10:30 a.m. January 17 Asheville’s Code Purple has been extended through January 18 in response to the recent snowfall and cold temperatures. Update, 5:00 p.m. January 15 Asheville’s Code Purple has been extended through January 16 [...]

Rachel Wood Asheville Assistant City Manager

Asheville City Manager Debra Campbell names Rachel Wood as Assistant City Manager

Posted on January 7, 2022 by Web Editors - CAPE

After a national search, City Manager Debra Campbell is excited to announce that Rachel Wood will become Asheville’s next Assistant City Manager. Her first day on the job will be January 24. Wood comes to the City of Asheville from Denton, Texas, where she has served in a number of roles, most recently as Deputy Director [...]

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