City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: January 14, 2025
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
Asheville officials welcome HUD Secretary Todman, Gov. Stein and additional Helene recovery funds
Helene Recovery efforts in Asheville receive an additional 225-million dollars in fudning
What’s Up AVL! This week spotlights Helene debris removal efforts
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 announces City Hall winter holiday closings and service impacts
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, [...]
Follow our Helene Recovery efforts: Learn to navigate with the City’s Recovery Dashboard
Check out this "how to" video to make the most our the interactive Helene Recovery Dashboard - a tool for you!
City of Asheville launches Helene Recovery Engagement Hub
As Asheville continues its recovery from Helene, we're excited to introduce a powerful new resource to support our community and keep you informed and engaged. The Asheville Recovers Engagement Hub is now live and ready to serve as a central hub for tracking, learning, and sharing information about Asheville’s recovery initiatives.
What’s Up AVL! This week spotlights post Helene housing efforts
On this episode of What’s Up Asheville, which discusses post-Helene recovery efforts, host Sam Parada interviews Sasha Vrtunski, the city's affordable housing officer. The pair discusses the City’s short-, mid-, and long-term approach to post-Helene recovery efforts and the resources available to residents.
City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: December 10, 2024
Please join us in person or virtually. Click on the agenda link to find out what's up for consideration and discussion.
Weather impacts to City of Asheville Services
December 3 12 p.m. – ART Transit service resumed at 12 p.m. with three routes impacted. See below: Routes Affected: N1: No UNCA, No Lakeshore. Turns around at Ingles. N2: No UNCA, No Beaverdam. Turns around at Ingles. W1: No Bear Creek Rd. Uses Deaverview Rd. from Patton (inbound/outbound). Regular Routes or Detours in Place: N3, N4, N5 – Regular Routes S1 [...]
Councilmembers sworn into office
Re elected and new council members take their oath today.
What’s Up AVL! This week spotlights Post Helene Economic Recovery efforts and resources
On this Post-Helene Recovery efforts episode of What’s Up Asheville, host Sam Parada interviews Rachel Taylor, Economic Development Manager for the City of Asheville. The pair discusses the City’s short, mid, and long-term approach to post-Helene economic recovery efforts and resources available to residents.
City of Asheville offices close Nov. 28 & 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday
Asheville City government offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, 2024 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Here is a roundup of City service holiday schedules. Points of Distribution and Community Care Stations PODs distributing non potable water, bottled water, MRE’s and blankets as well as Community Care Stations offering additional services [...]
Holiday Jamboree comes to Pack Square Park Nov. 23
This year, Asheville’s Annual Holiday Parade will take on a fresh twist as it transforms into a vibrant Holiday Jamboree at Pack Square Park, presented by Bojangles! Produced by the Asheville Downtown Association in partnership with the City of Asheville, the Jamboree is a family-friendly celebration of holiday cheer and community spirit, happening on Saturday, [...]
City of Asheville and Asheville Downtown Assoc. announce changes to the 2024 Holiday Parade due to TS Helene
This year, Asheville’s Annual Holiday Parade will take on a fresh twist as it transforms into a vibrant Holiday Jamboree at Pack Square Park, presented by Bojangles! Produced by the Asheville Downtown Association in partnership with the City of Asheville, the Jamboree is a family-friendly celebration of holiday cheer and community spirit, happening on Saturday, November 23. The Holiday Jamboree [...]
City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: November 12, 2024
The next meeting of the Asheville City Council will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, November 12. It 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 [...]
City of Asheville offices to close Monday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day
In observance of Veterans Day, the City of Asheville offices will be closed Monday, November 11, 2024. Here is a look at how the City will be observing the day, and any impact to services. Veterans Day Ceremony A Veterans Day Ceremony will be held on Monday, November 11 at 11 a.m. at the Charles George VA [...]
City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: October 22, 2024
Please join us in person or virtually. Click on the agenda link to find out what's up for consideration and discussion.