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The City of Asheville is excited to announce the opening of a 24/7 accessible public restroom in the heart of downtown. Located in the public space at the corner of College Street and Rankin Avenue, the prefabricated facility is designed to enhance downtown amenities, promote public health, and support economic activity – all of which [...]
Request for Proposals(RFP) for a service provider to manage the services and operations of the Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) open now through Octber 15.
City of Asheville launches Tree Inventory as part of Urban Forest Master Plan
September is Emergency Preparedness Month: Start your conversation today As we enter September, National Emergency Preparedness Month, it’s more important than ever to be prepared for unexpected emergencies. A changing climate means increased frequency and intensity of climate risks such as more severe flooding, extreme temperatures, wildfires, and landslides. Being prepared can help build community and [...]
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.
How do our Stormwater crews prepare the city for seasonal storms or heavier weather front related rains? Learn more
Council members solidified totals in four different categories: Affordable Housing, Transportation, Parks & Recreation, and Public Safety.
In the new Progress Report series, the City of Asheville will provide project updates on a different infrastructure topic each quarter. This quarter’s progress report is all about sidewalks! Sidewalks are one way to promote pedestrian safety, encourage walking and create more connected, accessible spaces for everyone. Read on to find out about sidewalk projects across [...]
It is the City of Asheville’s mission to support a thriving local economy and a clean, healthy environment. Community cleanliness was identified by City Council as an area of concern and in October 2022, Asheville City Council directed the Sustainability Department to take a phased approach to reduce the consumption of single-use plastic. The first phase [...]
The City of Asheville is seeking input from the public, including those who live, work and visit downtown, to help further shape the service needs and priorities for the Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) based on the following focus areas: Safety & Hospitality: Ensuring a welcoming and secure environment for everyone Enhanced Cleaning: Keeping [...]
UPDATE: July 11, 2024 Progress continues on the Rankin Avenue and College Street bathroom facility downtown. Contractors have been on site this week as groundwork continues. Cameras will soon be installed to bring added security to the area. Delivery of the restroom facility will take place during later summer. The Portland Loo restroom will be delivered via crane, followed by [...]
This past spring, the City of Asheville conducted a voluntary initiative called “Less Plastic Asheville Challenge” inviting Asheville residents to reduce their single-use plastic consumption. The City supported community member efforts by providing information, resources, and a little friendly competition. The campaign ran from February 19 – May 31 and consisted of two key components: [...]
We can all take steps around our property to help reduce crime. For Crime Prevention Tips and more, check out our safety and emergency preparedness page under the Services tab on the City of Asheville website homepage. A great first step is employing Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) practices in and around your [...]
On June 18, Sanitation staff encountered a fire in one of our trash trucks due to improper disposal of combustible/flammable materials such as car parts, linseed oil, and possibly fuel filters. Thankfully, the truck was close to a local fire department. Sanitation staff and firefighters quickly responded, dumped the load, and extinguished the fire. No injuries [...]
Free event offers valuable info on energy efficiency and new technologies ElectriFair – a first-of-its-kind local event for homeowners to explore an array of clean-energy solutions – is set for Saturday, June 8, at the A-B Tech Mission Conference Center. The free-to-all public event is an initiative of Electrify Asheville-Buncombe, a [...]
The City of Asheville is reevaluating its Sustainability Rebate Program and wants to hear directly from local home builders. The program currently provides rebates on permit fees for new or renovated one and two family dwellings built under the North Carolina Residential Code that include above-minimum state code elements like solar panels, energy efficiency upgrades, [...]
Teams of community members and leaders hit the streets this April to carry out the annual Spring Litter Sweep. So what’s the word on the street? City of Asheville employees gathered for a 1 hour, lunchtime cleanup around downtown and collected about 30lbs of trash. Even though official totals for the whole event aren’t available yet, our [...]