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The City of Asheville Event Support Grant program is now accepting applications for the calendar year 2025. This program, facilitated by ArtsAVL, provides a competitive process for non-profit organizations to receive financial support for free and open events to the public, and conducted within Asheville’s streets, parks, and outdoor public spaces. Grant funds can help make special [...]
On Monday, September 9, the City of Asheville published the final Affordable Housing Plan. The plan is available on the project page of the City of Asheville website. The City will begin implementing some of the top priority strategies this Fall. Staff will work with the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, community partners, and stakeholders on [...]
APR Innovators is an Asheville Parks & Recreation series highlighting team members going above and beyond to bring huge value to community members through knowledge, connections, and insight that come from a desire to create the best city possible through the power of high-quality recreation programs and safe parks that welcome everyone. When did you [...]
Celebrated every year in September, National Senior Center Month spotlights how vital these centers are to the health and well-being of communities like Asheville. Senior centers provide support and encouragement to older adults, and offer a place for community members in the prime of life to discover unique interests, talents, and aspirations. This year’s [...]
Learn more about the role of a City of Asheville Neighborhood Services Specialist - and the big community based opportunity this coming weekend: The Festival of Neighborhoods
Please join us in person or virtually. Click on the agenda link to find out what's up for consideration and discussion.
Come, join the City of asheville as we honor those who were lost and those who served.
Join us at the Festival of Neighborhoods for food, fun and community connection
Asheville City Manager, Debra Campbell, is pleased to announce Dr. Tareq Al-Zabet as the City of Asheville’s next Public Works Director. Tareq will officially begin his duties with the City of Asheville on September 16. Tareq is an accomplished executive with extensive leadership experience overseeing comprehensive infrastructure services. He holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and [...]
September is Emergency Preparedness Month: Start your conversation today As we enter September, National Emergency Preparedness Month, it’s more important than ever to be prepared for unexpected emergencies. A changing climate means increased frequency and intensity of climate risks such as more severe flooding, extreme temperatures, wildfires, and landslides. Being prepared can help build community and [...]
The City of Asheville is embarking on a comprehensive tree inventory as part of its Urban Forest Master Plan to safeguard and enhance the urban forest. Over the next several weeks, arborists will conduct a thorough assessment of public trees located in the right-of-way, typically the area between the sidewalk and street. This public [...]
Let's stay safe and keep Memorial Stadium progress moving forward by remaining off the track while it cures.
Get a brief update on these projects: WNC Nature Center Gateway Enhancement, McCormick Field Centennial Renovation & Capital Improvements, Patton Ave. Sidewalk Accesibility Project
This entry is part of Park Views, an Asheville Parks & Recreation series that explores the history of the city’s public parks and community centers – and the mountain spirit that helped make them the unique spaces they are today. Read more from the series and follow APR on Facebook and
City of Asheville leaders, City staff, and partners join the Asheville Tourists organization in breaking ground on a new chapter for the team and baseball in Asheville. Fans turn out in support a new chapter for McCormick Field As indicated in the Tourist organization’s official press release, Mayor Manheimer, council members, and City Manager [...]
At their meeting on August 27, Asheville City Council adopted a resolution to donate used cell phones and computers to Land of Sky Regional Council. This donated technology will support Land of Sky’s program to shrink the digital divide in our region by increasing access to devices while efficiently disposing of surplus laptops and cell [...]
At its August 27 meeting, Asheville City Council adopted Recreate Asheville:Shaping Our City’s Parks, a 10-year vision plan built by community members to guide the City of Asheville’s parks and recreation decisions. This plan identifies which recreation spaces need the most work, which projects will be most beneficial, and strategies to keep the [...]
