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City of Asheville to launch Neighborhood Grant Program

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Web Editors - CAPE

As a part of this year’s budget process, City of Asheville staff heard from our community that new City investments in neighborhoods were very important. To respond to that need the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget includes $200,000 to launch a Neighborhood Grant Program. This program is designed specifically for neighborhood-based organizations: Neighborhood associations; Homeowners associations; Neighborhood coalitions; and Resident organizations [...]

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Help shape Asheville by serving on a City board or commission

Posted on September 17, 2021 by Web Editors - CAPE

Looking for a way to get involved in local government and play a part in shaping the future of Asheville? Serving on a City of Asheville board or commission is a great place to start. Through a variety of boards and commissions established by Asheville City Council, citizens can provide input on the policies that shape [...]

City of Asheville rolls out a fresh round of bear-resistant trash carts

Posted on September 15, 2021 by Web Editors - CAPE

Urban bears prowling for a trashcan meal may have to resort to berries in some sections of the City. Following the successful rollout of Asheville Sanitation’s bear-resistant trash cart pilot program in January with 340 initial carts, another 300 of them are now being delivered to residents on the waiting list. An item approved [...]

Asheville City Council continues remote meeting format and here’s how to participate

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Web Editors - CAPE

For safety and to reduce the transmission of COVID-19, Asheville City Council meetings remain in remote format and accessible to the public in accordance with N.C. General Statute § 166A-19.24(f) . This includes the 5 p.m. September 14 City Council meeting. Here’s what you need to know to watch/listen and/or to participate in [...]

Updated City of Asheville Noise Ordinance goes into effect September 15

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Web Editors - CAPE

At their July 27 meeting, Asheville City Council voted to update the City’s Noise Ordinance with an aim to identify and prioritize noise concerns and develop clear and enforceable thresholds for noise generation. As the newly revised ordinance will go into effect September 15, we wanted to let residents know where to find [...]

City of Asheville’s Business Inclusion Office launches AVL Pathways to Grow training program

Posted on September 7, 2021 by Web Editors - CED

The City of Asheville’s Business Inclusion Office is excited to announce a new training program for local small businesses, AVL Pathways to Grow. The training program is geared towards helping women and small business owners of color to grow and scale up their businesses. AVL Pathways to Grow is a collaboration between the City’s Business Inclusion [...]

Share your feedback on ‘AVL Shares Space’ outdoor expansion initiatives

Posted on September 3, 2021 by Web Editors - CAPE

The City of Asheville is seeking public feedback on temporary initiatives launched in the spring of 2020 to support safe business operations and customer access during COVID-19. These initiatives have enabled over 100 businesses and organizations in Asheville to quickly expand outdoors into adjacent public spaces and parking lots. Take the survey here. The [...]

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

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Web Editors - CAPE

In observance of the Labor Day holiday, City of Asheville offices will be closed September 6. Here is a look at how City services will be affected. Sanitation collection Due to Labor Day, trash and recycling collection will be delayed by one day as follows the week of September 6: Monday customers will be collected on Tuesday, Tuesday customers [...]

Asheville Parks & Recreation announces fall athletic programs

Posted on August 26, 2021 by Web Editors - CAPE

Asheville Parks & Recreation has a great line-up of athletic programs for this fall. It doesn’t matter if you’re an expert or a novice, a kid or an adult, we have something for everyone. Get off the couch and let’s play! Youth basketball For youth in grades K through 8 and divisions by age group so everyone [...]

Residents invited to virtual meetings on Asheville greenway and pedestrian master plans this week; survey to open too

Posted on August 23, 2021 by Web Editors - CAPE

The City of Asheville’s Transportation Department is working on updates to the Greenway and Pedestrian Master Plans plus creating an ADA Plan for Public Rights of Way (i.e. streets and sidewalks). The planning process is at an intermediate point in the process. The initial assessments and public input is complete and a draft plan is [...]

Emergency shelter initiative continues, Ramada Inn vote delayed

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Web Editors - CAPE

The City of Asheville continues to work toward establishing a high access emergency shelter to alleviate homelessness in our city. This is a complex project with many moving pieces and stakeholder participation along the way. While we had anticipated that City Council would vote to purchase the Ramada Inn at 148 River Ford Parkway during their [...]

Asheville City Council returns to virtual meetings and here’s how to participate

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Web Editors - CAPE

For safety and to reduce the transmission of COVID-19, Asheville City Council meetings will return to virtual format and be accessible to the public in accordance with N.C. General Statute § 166A-19.24(f) . This includes the 2:30 p.m. Aug. 24 Council work session on the American Rescue Plan Act and the 5 [...]

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