Beginning Tuesday, August 27 a stretch of Patton Avenue, from approximately S. Ann Street to N. French Broad, will be reduced to a single lane traveling eastbound. A detour will be in place for westbound traffic
NEW Hotel Overlay Dashboard allows community members to find and understand Hotel Overlay District information
Join us for the Festival of Neighborhood! The fun, free event - a chance for community members to connect - kicks off Saturday, September 14, from 11 a.m.
Broadway Public Safety Station awarded LEED certification GOLD!
Calling all adventurers! Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) has officially opened a new playground in Carrier Park ready to spark imaginations and create lasting memories for kids, families, and community members of all ages. Often cited as one of the best playgrounds in Asheville, the previous wooden playground opened in 2001 and required [...]
Help determine how Greenways and bike use looks like in Asheville's future. Volunteer for the bike and pedestrian count and the greenway user survey collection.
If you are attending the event here are some tips to know before you go. Update August 13 4:22 p.m. – On Wednesday, August 14th, significant traffic is expected in downtown Asheville due to the Trump campaign event at Harrah’s Cherokee Center. To ensure the safety and smooth flow of traffic, we remind [...]
As the three lane closure on Patton Avenue is expected wraps up August 14, a portion of Patton Avenue and connecting streets will be closed the night of August 14 and August 15 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. to allow for continued Stormwater works.
The Asheville Fire Department has received an activation order to support the North Carolina Emergency Management Agencies in their response to Hurricane Debby. AFD will deploy a team of 16 dedicated personnel to Williamston, North Carolina, with an expected arrival time of 6 PM tonight. The initial request is for 7 days. Chief Cayse states, “Our [...]
Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) invites community members to browse hundreds of activities, classes, and special events in its latest program guide, covering September-December 2024. The free guide is available at community centers and online at ashevillenc.gov/apr-guide in English and Spanish: View program guide as a PDF in English and [...]
Beginning Monday, August 5, a three-lane 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.. The closure will need to be in effect 24 hours a day while work takes place. The affected stretch of Patton Avenue, from approximately S. Ann [...]
As a part of its Fiscal Year 2025 budget, the Asheville City Council included 8 permanent positions for the Community Responder Team, in alignment with Homelessness Strategies and Reimagining Public Safety priorities. With the understanding that homelessness is a crisis, not a crime, Asheville Fire Department (AFD) Community Responders will be the lead and first on-the-scene [...]