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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 [...]
The City of Asheville would like to keep you informed about the latest updates regarding the City’s advisory and quasi-judicial boards. Advisory Board update Effective immediately, all advisory boards staffed by City employees will remain suspended until further direction following the City Council retreat, in mid-February 2025. We will provide updates as new information [...]
The City of Asheville’s Department of Community and Regional Entertainment is proud to provide Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville as the venue for the Stars Servin’ Up Love charity tennis event. Presented by Explore Asheville, the Helene recovery event features a divers mix of iconic tennis legends, today’s best American female tennis stars and celebrity [...]
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.
Helene Recovery Update - December 11, 2024
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.
Helene Recovery Update - December 9, 2024
Please join us in person or virtually. Click on the agenda link to find out what's up for consideration and discussion.
The City of Asheville is pleased to share the latest updates and next steps for services and operations of the recently approved Downtown Business Improvement District (BID). City staff are moving forward with contract negotiations with the highest-ranking proposal received as part of a competitive process to identify a service provider. A [...]
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 [...]
Utility billing post Tropical storm Helene resumes. Check out the video that breaks down bill charges as well as what is NOT being charged.
Re elected and new council members take their oath today.
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.
