The City of Asheville is laying groundwork for a renovation of the ART Station at 49 Coxe Ave. Renovations will start in early 2019, although the final start date has not been determined yet. Improvements will include: renovation of the waiting room, platform improvements and restroom upgrade and expansion, including multiple stalls and [...]
Local firefighters run in gear and compete for Siller Cup The Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation 5K Run/Walk hosts its Tunnel to Towers 5K Run/Walk nationwide each year. This year, the Asheville Tunnel to Towers 5K is set for Aug. 19. Tunnel to Towers is dedicated to the memory of FDNY hero, and father of five, Stephen Siller, who lost his life on 9/11. Stephen, who was [...]
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. More than 250 people serve on 35 advisory boards and help guide policy decisions for the City of Asheville. Put [...]
The following is a press release from the French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization (FBRMPO): Regional Planning Organization awards $25 million for Asheville area active transportation and transit projects The French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization (FBRMPO) recently authorized more than $25 million of funding for transportation projects in the French Broad River MPO region. The MPO selected projects that included sidewalk, [...]
The U.S. Cellular Center is accepting applications from qualified volunteer groups to assist in the concessions operations when needed at the U.S. Cellular Center. USCC Concessions Volunteer Program goals Primary goal: Supplement paid part time and temporary/seasonal staffing for large events held at the facility. Due to the infrequency of events requiring large numbers of staff, the center [...]
Update The City of Asheville joined with the East End/Valley Street Neighborhood Association July 14 for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of one of the City’s first big bond projects — the resurfacing of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Original story Everyone is welcome to join City officials, staff and members of the neighborhood for [...]
Fireworks explode over the City of Asheville in this photo by Bill Rhodes. Sanitation schedule shifts, ART buses to run on holiday schedule Asheville City government offices will be closed Wednesday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Trash and recycling collection Asheville Sanitation will be closed July 4, as the local landfill and transfer stations will be closed. [...]
All ART bus routes will operate on a limited holiday schedule for Independence Day, July 4. Most routes operate between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Because of the Ingles Independence Day Celebration in and around Pack Square Park, some routes and stops will be impacted. Detours will be in place from 7 [...]
As part of the nationwide 2018 Point-in-Time (PIT) count, the Asheville-Buncombe Homeless Initiative conducted a one-night count of homeless individuals and families on Jan. 31, 2018. With the help of local service providers, emergency shelters, housing programs and street count volunteers, the community has collected additional data indicating the continued need for safe and affordable housing [...]
In a continuing effort to increase transparency and provide the community with access to data, the Asheville Police Department has worked in partnership with several community members to release traffic stop data from 2006 to present, online through the City of Asheville Open Data Portal Three data sets have been made available and will be [...]
Imagine having a bicycle available for a quick jaunt to the other side of downtown or West Asheville. It could happen — if a bike share program comes to Asheville. In support of active and accessible transportation methods, the City of Asheville is conducting a study of whether a bike share program may be feasible for [...]
How are we doing, as your City government? The City of Asheville is working with the National Citizen Survey™ company to find out. The National Citizen Survey™ captures residents’ opinions on governance and participation, also drilling down to specific issues such as the built environment, community engagement, recreation and wellness, the economy, safety and mobility. Asheville’s last [...]