City of Asheville announces a change of venue for the June 11, 2024, City Council meeting
The June 11, 2024 City Council Meeting will take place at Harrah's Cherokee Center. Please make note of this venue change if you wish to attend in person.
City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: May 28, 2024
Please join us in person or virtually. Click on the agenda link to find out what's up for consideration and discussion.
City of Asheville offices close Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day; know your services schedule
The City of Asheville offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day, May 27, a federally designated holiday that honors military personnel who have died in the performance of their military duties while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The City of Asheville, Buncombe County, and the Veterans Council will host a Memorial Day [...]
Attend our popular monthly Homelessness Learning Series –Announcing June dates
Join us June 7,14 &21 for all three session of The Homelessness Learning Series. To be held at the Weaverville Library
What’s Up AVL! This week learn more about Business Inclusion and Economic Development with Marcus Kirkman and Charlie Savage
On this episode of What’s Up Asheville host Sam Parada interviews Minority Business Program Manager Marcus Kirkman and Economic Development Specialist Charlie Savage. The group talks goals and programs of the Business Inclusion Office and community opportunities fostered by our Economic Development Team.
Congratulations to our CAYLA graduates!
Join us in congratulating the recent CAYLA program graduates as they set off on bright futures.
Asheville Asks: What trees, grasses and shrubs are recommended for planting in Asheville?
Find the tree, shrub and grass species recommended to help our mountain home thrive
Safety and Cleanliness: it’s a community effort
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City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: May 14, 2024
The next meeting of the Asheville City Council will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, 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. Note: The proposed FY 2024-2025 Budget Document will be [...]
Asheville Fire Department members help Houston during devastating floods
Task Force 2 is answering the call of duty once again, this time to aid our fellow Americans in Texas. The devastation wrought by flooding in the Houston area demands swift and decisive action, and our Type I swift water rescue team is on the move. Over the past week, hundreds of people have been [...]
Asheville Asks: What’s the scoop on this year’s Spring Litter Sweep effort?
Teams of community members and leaders hit the streets this April to carry out the annual Spring Litter Sweep. So what’s the word on the street? City of Asheville employees gathered for a 1 hour, lunchtime cleanup around downtown and collected about 30lbs of trash. Even though official totals for the whole event aren’t available yet, our [...]
City of Asheville invites the community to O.U.R. Asheville Academy virtual information session
Members of the Asheville community are invited to learn more about the O.U.R. Asheville Academy – a community engagement leadership academy that is accepting applications for its next orientation on June 1, 2024. The academy is open to youth and adults residing within the city limits of Asheville. A [...]
Neighborhood Volunteer Spotlight: Drew Reisinger of Malvern Hills
The Neighborhood Volunteer Spotlight features Asheville residents who are making a difference in their community. are accepted on a rolling basis. For more information, visit the Neighborhood Advisory Committee page. Drew Reisinger, a community pillar, is this month’s honoree for his tireless efforts maintaining and beautifying the Canie Creek Greenway. Drew leads clean-up drives, [...]
City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: April 23, 2024
Please note time and location change: On April 23, City Council will meet in-person at 4 p.m. in the Banquet Hall of Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville, 87 Haywood Street, Asheville, N.C.
What’s Up AVL! This week learn more about homelessness with Strategy Specialist Debbie Alford
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 interviews Homeless Strategy Specialist [...]
City of Asheville & Buncombe County receive award for the Food Scraps Drop-off Pilot Program
Food Scrap Drop Off program between City and County receives Statewide recognition and praise
City announces Affordable Housing input opportunity
AFFORDABLE HOUSING - What do you think? A survey to provide your input is open now through April 14, 2024.