City Council meetings are open to all members of the public. Come in person, watch a live stream or view it at your conveninece by accessing the recordings on the City of Asheville YouTube channel
The WNC NAture Center is back - hear, first hand, from those who helped facilitate this amazing reopening
The City of Asheville has contracted with the Asheville Downtown Improvement District (ADID) to execute the scope of work associated with the newly established Business Improvement District following a thorough Request for Proposal (RFP) process. As ADID moves forward with its mission to enhance the vibrancy and economic vitality of Downtown Asheville, the Interim Board of [...]
City Council Meetings, come participate or watch the live stream - Tuesday, March 11 5:00pm
City Council Meetings, come participate or watch the live stream - Tuesday, Feb 25 5:00pm Tuesday's agenda includes a special public comment opportunity for the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget will be held as staff begins the planning process.
Asheville City Council members met on February 13 and 14 at their annual retreat to discuss Helene recovery priorities for the next 18 months. Throughout the 2 day retreat, Council members identified guiding principles and a vision specific to Helene Recovery. Recovery Vision Rooted in resilience Rising in unity Repairing with care Ready for tomorrow Agreed-upon guiding principles will remain at the [...]
City Council Meetings are open to all members of our community. Come participate or watch the live stream of the February 11 meeting starting 5:00 p.m.
What’s Up AVL! The City of Asheville’s bi-monthly radio show allows the community to take a deep dive with the City of Asheville staff and departments. You can learn about different departments and what projects are taking place in your community. On this episode host Sam Parada is joined by James Shelton, Community Development Division Manager for the [...]
What’s Up AVL! The City of Asheville’s bi-monthly radio show allows the community to take a deep dive with the City of Asheville staff and departments. You can learn about different departments and what projects are taking place in your community. On this episode host Sam Parada is joined by Jade Dundas, Capital Management Director for the City [...]
Find ways you can observe Dr. Martin Luther King Day in the community
On Tuesday, January 14, the Asheville City Council voted 5-to-1 to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the Asheville Downtown Community Improvement District for delivery of downtown Business Improvement District (BID) services at their regular meeting. Following a competitive selection process, the contract was awarded to the top-ranked service provider, Asheville [...]
Asheville City government offices will be closed Monday, January 20, 2025 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here is a look at City services affected by this holiday. Trash and recycling Though City offices will be closed, Sanitation collection services will run on schedule. Residential trash and recycling will be collected as normal, Monday-Thursday, the [...]
City Council Meetings kick off for 2025. Come participate or watch the live stream of the first meeting of 2025 - Tuesday, January 14 5:00pm
Helene Recovery efforts in Asheville receive an additional 225-million dollars in fudning
What’s Up AVL! The City of Asheville’s bi-monthly radio show allows the community to take a deep dive with the City of Asheville staff and departments. You can learn about different departments and what projects are taking place in your community. On this episode of What’s Up Asheville host Sam Parada discusses post-Helene debris removal efforts with Jessica [...]
City of Asheville offices will be closed December 24-26, 2024 during the winter holiday break. City offices will also be closed on January 1, 2025. Helene Recovery Efforts Debris Collection: Helene-related debris collection will continue throughout the holidays. FEMA Disaster Relief Center at Asheville Mall will have holiday hours: December 24: Closed December 25-26: Closed December 27: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. January 1, [...]
The aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene tested Asheville in ways no one could have anticipated. Yet, through adversity, the community’s unwavering dedication and resilience shone brighter than ever. “With every challenge came an opportunity to rise, and rise we did,” said Debra Campbell. “We, as a community, stepped up with extraordinary dedication, creativity, and compassion. We [...]