Review how to use the "Chaptering" feature on our YouTube channel to quickly find City Council agenda items of interest to you as they were discussed at Council sessions. It’s all part of the City’s ongoing effort to foster transparency and ease of information access for our community.
During the recent Council Retreat on February 22 & 23, 2024, Asheville City Council was able to establish 6 strategic priorities for the next fiscal year. The strategic priorities help guide City Council, City staff, and the City’s annual operating and capital budget and annual work plans. The 6 priorities for FY2025 are: Neighborhood and Climate Resilience Equitable, [...]
The next meeting of the Asheville City Council will be held at 5 p.m. February 27, 2024. The meeting will be held in the Council Chamber on the 2nd Floor of City Hall, 70 Court Plaza. The Council meeting agenda is posted on the City’s website. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 143-318.10 this [...]
The next meeting of the Asheville City Council will be held at 5 p.m. February 13, 2024. The meeting will be held in the Council Chamber on the 2nd Floor of City Hall, 70 Court Plaza. The Council meeting agenda is posted on the City’s website. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 143-318.10 this will [...]
UPDATE: 2/19/2024: Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) Director D. Tyrell McGirt and other City of Asheville staff look forward to meeting with community members during this drop-in format community meeting. This format allows as many Asheville residents as possible to attend. Off-street parking is located off Harnett Street. APR staff will greet guests at the school’s entrance [...]
Our community thrives on the ability to support a vibrant and welcoming downtown for residents, businesses, and visitors. Recent times have seen an increase in concerns related to safety and cleanliness conditions. The City of Asheville has embraced a proactive approach by exploring, testing, and refining strategies for on-going and improved service delivery. We are [...]
Your input and involvement are critical to a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable downtown.
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Keep up to date with any potential weather impacts on City of Asheville's programs and services. Watch this post for updates!
Know how weather in our area is impacting programs and services.
There has been concern in the community following reports that Shangri-La Industries no longer owns the former Ramada property they purchased to turn into Permanent Supportive Housing. It has created uncertainty about the City’s role, the status of funding earmarked for project supportive services, and just where this all goes from here. This is a regrettable [...]
Asheville City government offices will be closed Monday, January 15, 2024 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, [...]
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. This Week’s Guest: Finance Budget Manager Taylor Floyd and Data Specialist Natalie Bailey Sam, Taylor [...]
We had a great turn out last year by volunteers. Come join us again January 30 for the Point in Time Count. Help make a difference for the vulnerable in our community
Last Updated 1/11/24 8:45 a.m. Reopened Roads: Caribou St at Sweeten Creek as of 1/9/24 at 5 p.m. Iris Street at London Road as of 1/9/24 at 10 p.m. Hominy Creek Road at Shelburne Road Swannanoa River Road at Azalea Road Druid Drive Riverside Drive at the Railroad Trestle City-Maintained Road Closures: 68 West Chapel Road NCDOT Maintained Road Closures West Chapel Road at U.S. 25 Meadow [...]
The cold weather of the past weekend has past, but the Asheville area is still in from some potentially impactful weather this evening and overnight. The National Weather Service is calling for high winds and rains bringing the potential for flooding. As this weather moves our way, we encourage residents to stay safe, [...]
With cold weather on the way - City of Asheville staff is standing by, ready to serve the community