City of Asheville seeks resident input for Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget Development
We are kicking off our Fiscal Year 2024-25 development process by seeking feedback from the community.
ART Transit suspended for January 19 due to icy road conditions, delayed operations on January 20
Due to icy road conditions all ART Transit routes are suspended for tonight, January 19 beginning at 8:45 p.m. ART Transit routes will operate on a delayed start on January 20 and will resume normal operations at 11 a.m. Community members are encouraged to follow the City of Asheville social media and website for ongoing [...]
City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: January 23, 2024
Please join us in person or virtually. Click on the agenda link to find out what's up for consideration and discussion.
Winter Weather Impact Updates Jan. 19, 2024
Keep up to date with any potential weather impacts on City of Asheville's programs and services. Watch this post for updates!
Environment and Safety Committee Meeting will be held virtually on January 23, 2024
The next meeting of the Environment and Safety Committee will be held virtually on January 23, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Get a look at the committee’s agenda before the meeting kicks off Did you know you can watch and participate from home? The public can access this meeting by any of the following means: Watch the [...]
City of Asheville announces Affordable Housing Plan Community Open Houses to garner input on Affordable Housing Plan
City of Asheville’s Affordable Housing Division will host two Community Open Houses to collect input on the 2024 Affordable Housing Plan. The City of Asheville is pleased to host Open House events Jan. 27, 2024 in which members of the public will have the opportunity to provide input on affordable housing priorities from subsidized rentals to neighborhood stabilization.
Fit 50 Challenge motivates Asheville to stay active – even during cold weather
If tracking your progress and connecting to other community members motivates you, register for Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR)’s free Fit 50 Challenge. The city-wide celebration of wellness motivates community members to walk, run, or roll a total of 50 miles between February 1-April 1.
Simplicity adds new climate justice data
Simplicity, the simplest way to get information you need from your local government, now has new Climate features!
Winter Weather Impact Updates
Know how weather in our area is impacting programs and services.
Asheville Parks & Recreation mentorship program focuses on building student support
As members of a shared community, neighbors, family members, coworkers, and friends often share lived experiences that help others navigate similar situations and grow through self-reflection. Their support and knowledge can offer direction and help develop goals. With the idea that one conversation, one experience, and one mentor can change a young person’s life,
Asheville Asks: What is the City’s current role with the former Ramada
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 offices to close for MLK Jr. Day, ART buses will run on a holiday schedule
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! This week hear from Finance Budget Manager Taylor Floyd and Data Specialist Natalie Bailey
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 [...]
Park Views: Murphy-Oakley Community Center
Named for a philanthropic family who helped develop the Oakley neighborhood, Murphy-Oakley Community Center is a product of Asheville’s resiliency following years of stagnation brought on by bank failures in 1930 and the city’s resulting public debt. When previously unincorporated areas became part of the city in 1960, Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) built new community centers, parks, and recreation programs to serve the new residents including the center in Oakley.
The City of Asheville seeks volunteers for the annual Point-in-Time Count Jan. 30, 2024
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
Severe Weather Impacts to City of Asheville Services, Programs and Road Closures – updated January 10, 2024
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 [...]
Be aware of high winds and potential flooding overnight in the Asheville area
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, [...]