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Duke Energy’s Carbon Plan Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) is a planning document used to communicate strategies for delivering reliable electricity at the lowest cost, typically on a 10 to 20 year horizon. When the CPIRP is presented to the North Carolina Utility Commission (NCUC), stakeholders have the opportunity to intervene, or legally [...]
When Helene swept across the region in September, it left unprecedented destruction including an estimated $1 billion in damages to City of Asheville municipally-owned properties and assets. As the community works to rebound and rebuild, some public recreation amenities will be offline for extended periods. In the meantime, check out some alternatives from
As temperatures drop and Ashevillians settle in for post-holiday relaxation, the Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) team has a fun challenge to keep the city moving, creating, and connecting during the first month of 2025. Community members can pick up or print a PARKS activity card, complete activities throughout the month, and [...]
The City of Asheville is pleased to share the latest updates and next steps for services and operations of the recently approved Downtown Business Improvement District (BID). City staff are moving forward with contract negotiations with the highest-ranking proposal received as part of a competitive process to identify a service provider. A [...]
Swannanoa River Greenway construction is underway!
Make a plan for your family Make a preparedness plan today. Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes. Know how you will contact each other and reconnect if separated. Take these steps found on the ready.gov website: Step 1: Put a plan together by discussing these questions with your family, friends or household [...]
Get a brief update on these projects: AMI meter rollout, projects impacting Patton Avenue: sidewalks, stormwater, resurfacing bids & the feasibility study public open house.
Pawpaw season is here! Find, pick, peel and eat this fleeting fruit for a taste of the tropics right here in Appalachia. Did you know the Pawpaw is North America’s largest native fruit? No matter what time of year it is, the Asheville Edibles Map provides great ideas for locating and [...]
As changes in climate continue to impact our local weather patterns, the Asheville region expects more frequent and more intense weather events. There are actions we can take individually and as a community that will help build our resilience during emergency events and that will also support in “blue skies” times. Blue-skies actions, meaning the good [...]
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 [...]
At its August 27 meeting, Asheville City Council adopted Recreate Asheville:Shaping Our City’s Parks, a 10-year vision plan built by community members to guide the City of Asheville’s parks and recreation decisions. This plan identifies which recreation spaces need the most work, which projects will be most beneficial, and strategies to keep the [...]
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 [...]
A portion of Patton Avenue and connecting streets will be closed the night of July 18 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. due to the ongoing Carter-Ann-Patton stormwater project. To ensure crew and community safety, Patton Avenue from Grove Street to N. Ann Street will be fully closed to allow for crews to [...]
Rebecca Cipriano is a project manager in the Construction Division of the City of Asheville’s Capital Management Department. With a focus on parks and playgrounds, channeling play is part of Rebecca’s everyday life on the job. Outside of the slides, swings and monkey bars, hard work and expertise are also required in order to deliver [...]
Starting the week of June 17, Tarheel Paving and Asphalt will begin paving operations on Fairview Road. The project, aimed at enhancing the road’s infrastructure, will kick off with milling, followed by utility adjustments. To minimize disruptions, Tarheel Paving and Asphalt plans to work diligently, with operations slated from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through [...]
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 [...]
Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) invites kids, families, and community members of all ages to celebrate the city’s first all-abilities playground at Murphy-Oakley Community Center on Tuesday, June 25 at 1:30 p.m. Open play time will follow a short ceremony with remarks from D. Tyrell McGirt, APR Director. Attendees can also enjoy treats [...]
