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Bountiful Cities and Asheville Buncombe Food Policy Council relaunch updated Asheville Edibles Map with City of Asheville

Posted on August 9, 2023 by Christy Edwards

Local nonprofit Bountiful Cities and Asheville Buncombe Food Policy Council partnered with the City of Asheville to release an updated interactive map showing public edible plants around Asheville. Asheville is known for its vibrant food culture and commitment to sustainability. However, alongside a community of passionate foodies, there are individuals experiencing food insecurity. The Asheville Edibles [...]

Celebrate the spirit of Southside at a block party and community center ribbon cutting on August 4

Posted on July 19, 2023 by Kim Miller

After years of neighborhood input, planning, and construction, Asheville’s Southside neighborhood has a brand new gymnasium, outdoor swimming pool, more community rooms for meetings and classes, outdoor basketball court, and spacious open areas to study and socialize at Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center, located on 285 Livingston Street. Southside families and community members [...]

Local examples of Missing Middle Housing including an accessory dwelling unit (left), small apartment house (center), and townhomes (right)

City of Asheville seeks input from renters for Missing Middle Housing Study; Public workshop scheduled for August 4

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Sam Parada

In April 2023 the City began a Missing Middle Housing study to identify barriers that negatively impact the production of housing supply in Asheville. The term “missing middle” is meant to describe a range of house-scale buildings with multiple units that are compatible in scale and form with detached single-family homes, including [...]

City of Asheville street resurfacing project for FY2023 kicks off this month

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Jessica Hughes

The City of Asheville is pleased to announce the initiation of the FY23 Asphalt Resurfacing contract, which is set to begin June 15, 2023. This project aims to improve the quality and durability of several roads within our community, enhancing the safety and convenience for motorists and pedestrians alike. The roads included in this resurfacing project [...]

Who’s up this week on What’s up AVL! – Transportation staff members Lucy Crown and Anna Sexton

Posted on May 18, 2023 by Kim Miller

The City of Asheville’s bi-monthly radio show allows the community to take a deep dive with City of Asheville staff and departments. Learn about different departments and what projects are taking place in your community. This week, the City of Asheville host Sam Parada sat down with City of Asheville Transportation Planning Manager Lucy Crown and Urban [...]

Preliminary utility location for Carter Ann Patton Stormwater improvement project

City of Asheville updates on the Carter-Ann-Patton stormwater improvement project

Posted on May 18, 2023 by Kim Miller

Work progresses steadily on the Carter-Ann-Patton Stormwater Improvements Project, with construction on the S. Ann portion nearing completion. City staff want to update the community on what to expect as the project enters its next phase. Phase 2 – Turning the corner (literally) As construction moves toward Patton Avenue over the summer months, here are some impacts [...]

family of four riding bikes on the greenway

Council approves Reed Creek Greenway Expansion Feasibility Study Consultant

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Jessica Hughes

The City is excited to share an update about the Reed Creek Greenway Expansion Feasibility Study. At the City Council meeting on May 9th, the council approved the selection of a consultant, McAdams Co, Inc., to conduct the study. This feasibility study will help determine the best options for expanding [...]

City Council approves submission of Annual Action Plan to support affordable housing, economic development and more

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Christy Edwards

On February 28, 2023, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released the 2023-2024 formula allocations for the Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership programs. With Council’s approval on May 9, the City’s FY 23-24 Annual Action Plan can now be submitted to HUD. CDBG and HOME are federal [...]

Exterior photo of the Wall Street Garage

Wall Street Parking Garage improvements require after-hours temporary closure beginning May 8, alternate parking arrangements available

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Jessica Hughes

Update 5/22/23: The Wall Street Parking Garage temporary night closures have been extended through May 25, 2023. During this period, the garage will remain open between 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Temporary evening closures are in place to ensure the community’s safety while improvements are being made. The Wall Street Parking Garage will be temporarily closed between [...]

Asheville Fire Department in Biltmore Village.

City of Asheville seeks resident input on citywide Emergency Operations and Continuity of Operations Plans

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Christy Edwards

The City of Asheville wants to hear from you about the creation of two emergency operations plans. In working to advance the City Council’s priority of building neighborhood resilience, the Asheville Fire Department is coordinating the efforts to update the City of Asheville’s Emergency Operations Plan and the Continuity of Operations Plan. This work involves [...]

aerial shot of college streeet with impacted area depicted with graphic

College Street closures starting April 23, 2023

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Kim Miller

The Public Works Streets Division will have a contractor paving College Street from the S. Charlotte Street intersection into the traffic circle beginning on the evening of Sunday, April 23. The work will take place primarily between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. for minimal traffic disturbances and will last approximately 4 nights. There will be a [...]

Climate Justice Data Map provides valuable information during water outage

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Christy Edwards

Climate Justice tools and resources can help operationalize lessons and information gathered in “clear skies” times to react and respond with informed, data driven actions during times of stress and crisis. Reports and data sets from the multi-year process of analyzing Asheville’s climate threats and assets, interviewing community members and hosting community conversations culminated in [...]

College/Patton Multimodal Community Input event on April 19, 2023

Posted on April 3, 2023 by Jessica Hughes

The City of Asheville requests input from the community regarding the College Patton Bike Lane Project. The primary objective of this project is to increase multimodal connectivity, which includes expanding dedicated bicycle infrastructure throughout the city’s urban core. The City would like input from the community on the most recent draft [...]

City of Asheville announces third phase of Neighborhood Matching Grants; Applications up to $5,000

Posted on March 27, 2023 by Kim Miller

The third phase of Neighborhood Matching Grants is open for applications, bringing City investments into Asheville’s neighborhoods. Applications will be accepted from March 27 to May 27, 2023. Neighborhood organizations can apply for up to $5,000 in funds which they will then match through volunteer time, fundraising and in-kind donations. The Neighborhood Matching Grant program was created [...]

City of Asheville Approves Missing Middle Housing Study Contract

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Sam Parada

Asheville, North Carolina – On Tuesday, February 28, 2023, the City of Asheville’s City Council approved a $115,000 contract to Opticos Design, Inc., and their subcontractor Cascadia Partners, for a Missing Middle Housing study. Missing Middle Housing refers to housing types, such as duplexes, triplexes, quadruplexes, and townhomes that are largely missing [...]

Capital Projects ready to bring improvements and new life to Vermont Avenue

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Sam Parada

The first phase of the sidewalk replacement project on Vermont Ave has been completed. Now that the tree removal of the 11 identified trees has taken place, the installation of new, safe, and accessible sidewalks will be completed this summer. The new sidewalk will be installed around the preserved healthy trees before [...]

City of Asheville parking garage signs and “Find Parking” maintenance complete just in time for SoCon Tournament

Posted on March 2, 2023 by Jessica Hughes

The City of Asheville parking availability signs and the “Find Parking” feature on the Asheville app are up and running, just in time for the SoCon tournament in downtown Asheville this weekend. Signs mounted on the outside of City maintained parking garages now accurately display the number of parking spaces [...]

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