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Festival of Neighborhoods to bring community connection and family fun to Asheville on September 30

Posted on September 18, 2023 by Kim Miller

The Neighborhood Advisory Committee invites all of Asheville to gather for a day filled with neighborly interaction, learning, and fun for the whole family at the Festival of Neighbohoods - Sept. 30 . This event is aimed at bringing together neighbors from all corners of Asheville with the primary goal of strengthening the bond between residents, neighborhood associations, and local organizations to create a harmonious and thriving community.

The City of Asheville releases statement on behalf of the City Council

Posted on September 13, 2023 by Kim Miller

Mayor Esther Manheimer read the following statement on behalf of the Asheville City Council. The statement was made at the beginning of the September 12, 2023, City Council session. The city council has completed its annual review of its appointees, the City Manager, the City Attorney, and the City Clerk. In addition, as the manager’s contract [...]

Preliminary utility location for Carter Ann Patton Stormwater improvement project

City of Asheville updates on the Carter-Ann-Patton stormwater improvement project

Posted on September 12, 2023 by Kim Miller

Starting Sunday, September 17, at 7:00 p.m. contract work will begin that spans across Patton Ave. from the south to the north side. To ensure crew and community safety, there will be a full road closure from N. French Broad Ave. down to N. Ann Street. This will take place at night only (7 p.m. to 7 a.m.) to minimize traffic disruption and impact on area businesses and the community. To further minimize impact, the area will be open to vehicle and pedestrian traffic on Friday and Saturday nights throughout the duration of this phase.

City of Asheville to Hold Disparity Study Public Hearing on September 19, 2023

Posted on September 5, 2023 by Kim Miller

The City of Asheville’s Community and Economic Development Department announces its upcoming Disparity Study Public Hearing, an essential step in evaluating and improving the City’s Business Inclusion program.

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City of Asheville offices closed for Labor Day, ART buses to run on holiday schedule

Posted on August 30, 2023 by Kim Miller

In observance of the Labor Day Holiday, Asheville City Hall offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2023. Below is a list of City services available and/or impacted. ART bus services The City of Asheville ART service routes and facilities will operate on a holiday schedule Monday, Sept. 5, which is the same as the Sunday bus schedule (see [...]

Asheville Parks & Recreation fall programs and events are better than pumpkin spice

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Kim Miller

Summer’s high temperatures offer a great opportunity to spend some time indoors with Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR)’s fall guide and register for upcoming programs before they fill up. With hundreds of activities, special events, and classes, people of all ages have opportunities to try new things and explore, connect, discover. The free guide [...]

City of Asheville shares data from new solar installation at Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Kim Miller

On July 28th, the City of Asheville “flipped the switch” on the photovoltaic array, commonly known as solar panels, at the Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center on Livingston Street. Sustainable Energy Goals: This is the sixth City facility to include renewable energy production, the first being the Transit Station on Coxe Avenue. Installation of the solar [...]

The City of Asheville seeks community input on the Reed Creek Greenway Feasibility Study

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Jessica Hughes

The City of Asheville seeks community input on potential routes for the Reed Creek Greenway Feasibility Study. The study evaluates routes along roadways and off-road corridors and to determine the preferred route. The study will also develop cost estimates and an implementation plan to construct the greenway. Your feedback is incredibly valuable and will provide [...]

City of Asheville announces Stephanie Dahl to serve as Planning and Urban Design Director

Posted on August 17, 2023 by Jessica Hughes

Asheville City Manager, Debra Campbell, is pleased to announce that Stephanie Monson Dahl has been promoted to the position of Planning and Urban Design Director. During her eighteen year tenure with the City, Dahl has demonstrated leadership in urban planning across many disciplines, including economic development, housing, land use, transportation, capital project planning, and parks and [...]

City of Asheville transfers real estate at 3 Hunt Hill Place to My Daddy Taught Me That

Posted on August 11, 2023 by Kim Miller

On Friday, the City of Asheville announced that the conveyance of City-owned property at 3 Hunt Hill Place was complete. The new owner, KL Training Solutions, received the property for $1 after the City Council voted on April 25, 2023, in support of the transaction. According to the April staff report, KL Training [...]

aerial map of detour route and lane closures

Additional lane and street closure with a detour on Patton Ave beginning Thursday, August 10

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Kim Miller

Beginning Thursday, August 10th, an additional lane and street closure on Patton Avenue will be initiated in an effort to allow stormwater crews to safely proceed with construction for the Carter-Ann-Patton Project. As work progressed on the project, the underground conditions resulted in the need to close an additional lane to maximize safety for the public [...]

Connect with your community at Festival of Neighborhoods event on September 30

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Christy Edwards

The Neighborhood Advisory Committee invites all of Asheville to gather for a day filled with neighborly interaction, learning, and fun for the whole family at Festival of Neighborhoods. This event is aimed at bringing together neighbors from all corners of Asheville with the primary goal of strengthening the bond between residents, neighborhood associations, and local [...]

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