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Asheville Police urge public to avoid closed parks and flood-affected areas

Posted on by Jessica Hughes

The Asheville Police Department urges residents and visitors to avoid parks and flood-affected areas impacted by Hurricane Helene, as they remain unsafe due to significant hazards. Flood damage across the city has left many parks and trails unsafe, with risks including damaged infrastructure, unstable ground, hidden debris, poor lighting, and the absence of public facilities. Some [...]

City of Asheville reflects on 2024 and looks ahead towards 2025

Posted on by Jessica Hughes

The aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene tested Asheville in ways no one could have anticipated. Yet, through adversity, the community’s unwavering dedication and resilience shone brighter than ever. “With every challenge came an opportunity to rise, and rise we did,” said Debra Campbell. “We, as a community, stepped up with extraordinary dedication, creativity, and compassion. We [...]

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City of Asheville provides update on advisory and quasi-judicial boards

Posted on by Jessica Hughes

The City of Asheville would like to keep you informed about the latest updates regarding the City’s advisory and quasi-judicial boards. Advisory Board update Effective immediately, all advisory boards staffed by City employees will remain suspended until further direction following the City Council retreat, in mid-February 2025. We will provide updates as new information [...]

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City Council scheduled to consider contract for Downtown Business Improvement District service provider at January 14 regular meeting

Posted on by Jessica Hughes

The City of Asheville is pleased to share the latest updates and next steps for services and operations of the recently approved Downtown Business Improvement District (BID). City staff are moving forward with contract negotiations with the highest-ranking proposal received as part of a competitive process to identify a service provider. A [...]

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Competitive Process for Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) Service Provider Continues with Extended Proposal Deadline

Posted on by Jessica Hughes

The City of Asheville is moving forward with the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for a Service Provider to manage services and operations of the newly formed Downtown Business Improvement District (BID).  The RFP was released on September 20, 2024. Due to the impacts of Hurricane Helene, the timeline of the RFP process [...]

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Asheville Parks & Recreation hosts Halloween happenings with more programs on the horizon

Posted on by Christy Edwards

After postponing programs and events during the initial emergency response to Tropical Storm Helene, Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) today announced a series of events for kids, families, and community members to celebrate Halloween with additional programs in November. All events are free and do not require registration. “APR’s annual Festival of Frights series has [...]