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FY22 Council Priority Accomplishments: ARPA Funding

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Kim Miller

The unexpected infusion of 26-million Dollars in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, federal funds designed to support local governments in responding to the economic and public health impacts of 2019, provided the City with a challenge, but a great opportunity as well. The question: how will funds be allocated to have the most impactful and successful results? As Kim Marmon-Saxe, ARPA project manager puts it, “we have a great opportunity to work in partnership with the community, to learn together and achieve a successful outcome.”

Wellness Wednesday: Sun Safety is Always in Season

Posted on May 4, 2022 by Kim Miller

With access to Asheville Parks & Recreation’s pools, parks, and greenways, it’s natural to get out in the sun during warm spring and summer days. This year, make sure it’s second nature to protect your skin from the sun when you go outside.

Home grown tech supports our first responders and community values

Posted on May 3, 2022 by Kim Miller

City of Asheville fosters development of an APP to help first responders and our community Identifying a need SAFE PLUS MORE is an APP to respond to the mental health needs of our first responders, men and women who face incredible odds, intense job pressure and psychological stressors on a daily basis as part of their career. Those [...]

Celebrate impactful community members: Tuesday , May 3, 2022

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Kim Miller

You're invited to celebrate impactful community members Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. Arthur R. Edington Center

Wellness Wednesday – Farm to table is easy in Asheville’s local markets

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Christy Edwards

Farmers markets and community supported agriculture (CSA) programs provide opportunities to promote access to delicious, healthy foods and provide families with nutrition education. As trusted providers of accessible nutrition hubs and wellness opportunities, multiple departments within the City of Asheville have worked closely for years with local organizations to expand access to healthy food and locally made products from farmers, bakers, and others.

City of Asheville announces mask requirements for transit riders lifted as of Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Posted on April 25, 2022 by Kim Miller

mask requirement for transit riders will be lifted on Wednesday, April 27, 2022

FY22 Council Priority Accomplishments

Posted on April 22, 2022 by Kim Miller

Each year, at their annual retreat, Asheville City Council identifies priorities for the upcoming fiscal year. These priorities are used not only to shape the budget for the next fiscal year, but to provide direction throughout the year to staff designing work plans aligned with those priorities. As the City of Asheville holds [...]

City of Asheville Council meetings continue in-person at Harrah’s Cherokee Center and will be streamed live online.

Posted on April 22, 2022 by Kim Miller

Asheville City Council will continue meeting in person at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville Banquet Hall, 87 Haywood Street.

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Community invited to groundbreaking for community center expansion on April 28

Posted on April 20, 2022 by Christy Edwards

Asheville Parks & Recreation invites community members to celebrate the expansion of Dr. Wesley Grant, Sr., Southside Community Center (285 Livingston Street) during a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, April 28. Brief remarks from Mayor Esther Manheimer, Parks & Recreation Director D. Tyrell McGirt, and a student from the after school program begin promptly at [...]

Wellness Wednesday – Celebrate National Garden Month

Posted on April 20, 2022 by Christy Edwards

As warm days become more plentiful, gardners throughout the city grow increasingly impatient to sink their trowels into the soil. U.S. Department of Agriculture has proclaimed April as National Garden Month to celebrate the contributions of home, school, and community gardens in providing healthy food for the table, pleasant surroundings and recreational benefits for neighborhoods, and habitats for wildlife across communities.

Earth Day is just around the corner!

Posted on April 18, 2022 by Christy Edwards

The Office of Sustainability invites you to join in the fun of making a cleaner, greener Asheville at home, at work, and in our community. There are many ways to make small changes with big impact to the health and quality of our environment. Below are a few examples and a super fun opportunity to join in the fun. Earth Day is this Friday and it's not too late to schedule your earth action!

City of Asheville announces Boards and Commissions openings

Posted on April 14, 2022 by Kim Miller

The City of Asheville welcomes applicants for current openings on several Boards & Commissions.

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City offices to close on April 15 for spring break

Posted on April 13, 2022 by Kim Miller

Asheville City government offices will be closed April 15 for spring break.

Wellness Wednesday – Cultivate community through clean streets and streams

Posted on April 13, 2022 by Christy Edwards

The City of Asheville has partnered with local organizations to host neighborhood cleanups over the next few weeks to keep litter off our streets and out of our streams. Lend a hand and enjoy physical and mental health benefits such as feeling a sense of accomplishment, getting exercise, enjoying fresh air, meeting new people, and all that comes with living in cleaner surroundings.

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Therapeutic Recreation team brings fun and independence to community

Posted on April 11, 2022 by Christy Edwards

Asheville Parks & Recreation oversees many specialized programs to harness the transformative power of outdoor spaces, cultural arts, and active living for all members of our community. Throughout the years, the Therapeutic Recreation (TR) Program has offered many opportunities for inclusive and adaptive activities to locals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

City of Asheville completes aggregated solar project

Posted on April 11, 2022 by Christy Edwards

Recently the City of Asheville “flipped the switch” on a photovoltaic array, commonly known as solar panels, at the Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center on Shiloh Road. This is the fifth City facility to include onsite renewable energy production. This completes the City’s portion of projects included in the joint initiative to install solar panels on City of Asheville, Buncombe County, Asheville City Schools, Buncombe County Schools and AB-Tech facilities.

City of Asheville announces Route WE1 service alert starting April 13, 2022

Posted on April 8, 2022 by Kim Miller

Due to continued driver shortages, the WE1 route will only run once per hour between the ART Station and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center on Tunnel Rd. (Eastbound and Westbound) beginning Wednesday, April 13, 2022. All trips scheduled 40 minutes after the hour from the downtown ART Station Eastbound towards the VA are canceled until further [...]

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