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Asheville-Buncombe Continuum of Care seeks volunteers for the annual Point-in-Time Count on January 28 and 29, 2025

Posted on by Kim Miller

Join the Asheville-Buncombe Continuum of Care for the annual Point-in-Time Count! Community members will work as part of a small team to canvas Buncombe County surveying people experiencing homelessness. This critical data collection happens nationwide during the last 10 days of January each year. The information gathered helps direct federal funding, inform local strategy, [...]

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City of Asheville announces 2025 Community Development Block Grant applications now open

Posted on by Sam Parada

The City of Asheville’s Community and Economic Development Department will be accepting applications for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for fiscal year 2025-26 until February 7, 2025. We expect to make around $1,000,000 in awards this year. Please note that this is separate from the recently awarded $225,010,000 CDBG-Disaster Recovery grant the city received. Information [...]

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Winter Weather Updates – January 11; ART service suspended

Posted on by Christy Edwards

The Asheville region is forecasted to receive substantial winter weather this weekend. The winter storm will likely have impacts to road conditions and traffic patterns. Due to the impacts of Tropical Storm Helene,  the City is especially vulnerable during these weather conditions. UPDATES Jan 13 8:00am  – Parks and Recreation inclement weather schedule Community Centers will operate on an [...]

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Street and lane closures in downtown Patton Avenue area to allow for Carter-Ann-Patton stormwater project to move forward

Posted on by Jessica Hughes

The City of Asheville announces daytime lane closures and a night street closure on Patton Avenue as part of the ongoing Carter-Ann-Patton stormwater project. Drivers are advised to use I-240 or alternative routes to navigate downtown. Daytime lane closures beginning January 10 Beginning January 10, Patton Ave. will be reduced to one lane in each direction during [...]

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Asheville Police urge public to avoid closed parks and flood-affected areas

Posted on by Jessica Hughes

The Asheville Police Department urges residents and visitors to avoid parks and flood-affected areas impacted by Hurricane Helene, as they remain unsafe due to significant hazards. Flood damage across the city has left many parks and trails unsafe, with risks including damaged infrastructure, unstable ground, hidden debris, poor lighting, and the absence of public facilities. Some [...]

City of Asheville reflects on 2024 and looks ahead towards 2025

Posted on by Jessica Hughes

The aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene tested Asheville in ways no one could have anticipated. Yet, through adversity, the community’s unwavering dedication and resilience shone brighter than ever. “With every challenge came an opportunity to rise, and rise we did,” said Debra Campbell. “We, as a community, stepped up with extraordinary dedication, creativity, and compassion. We [...]

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City of Asheville provides update on advisory and quasi-judicial boards

Posted on by Jessica Hughes

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 [...]

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