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City Council votes to award contract for Downtown Business Improvement District service provider at January 14 meeting

Posted on January 14, 2025 by Kim Miller

On Tuesday, January 14, the Asheville City Council voted 5-to-1 to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the Asheville Downtown Community Improvement District for delivery of downtown Business Improvement District (BID) services at their regular meeting. Following a competitive selection process, the contract was awarded to the top-ranked service provider, Asheville [...]

Asheville City offices to close for MLK Jr. Day, ART buses will run on a holiday schedule

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Kim Miller

Asheville City government offices will be closed Monday, January 20, 2025 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, the [...]

City Council meeting January 14 will be at City Hall 5pm

City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: January 14, 2025

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Kim Miller

City Council Meetings kick off for 2025. Come participate or watch the live stream of the first meeting of 2025 - Tuesday, January 14 5:00pm

Secreatry Todman on the left of Mayor Manheimer. Governor Stein stands to the right of podium

Asheville officials welcome HUD Secretary Todman, Gov. Stein and additional Helene recovery funds

Posted on January 7, 2025 by Kim Miller

Helene Recovery efforts in Asheville receive an additional 225-million dollars in fudning

What’s Up AVL! This week spotlights Helene debris removal efforts

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Kim Miller

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 [...]

City of Asheville announces City Hall winter holiday closings and service impacts

Posted on December 19, 2024 by Kim Miller

City of Asheville offices will be closed December 24-26, 2024 during the winter holiday break. City offices will also be closed on January 1, 2025. Helene Recovery Efforts Debris Collection: Helene-related debris collection will continue throughout the holidays. FEMA Disaster Relief Center at Asheville Mall will have holiday hours: December 24: Closed December 25-26: Closed December 27: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. January 1, [...]

City of Asheville reflects on 2024 and looks ahead towards 2025

Posted on December 19, 2024 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 [...]

Follow our Helene Recovery efforts: Learn to navigate with the City’s Recovery Dashboard

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Kim Miller

Check out this "how to" video to make the most our the interactive Helene Recovery Dashboard - a tool for you!

aerial view of remembrance event in pack square park

Lead testing, storm debris removal, Asheville Recovers Engagement Hub and holiday fun!

Posted on December 11, 2024 by Jessica Hughes

Helene Recovery Update - December 11, 2024

City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: December 10, 2024

Posted on December 6, 2024 by Kim Miller

Please join us in person or virtually. Click on the agenda link to find out what's up for consideration and discussion.

City Council scheduled to consider contract for Downtown Business Improvement District service provider at January 14 regular meeting

Posted on December 4, 2024 by Jessica Hughes

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 [...]

Councilmembers sworn into office

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Kim Miller

Re elected and new council members take their oath today.

City of Asheville offices close Nov. 28 & 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Kim Miller

Asheville City government offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, 2024 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Here is a roundup of City service holiday schedules. Points of Distribution and Community Care Stations PODs distributing non potable water, bottled water, MRE’s and blankets as well as Community Care Stations offering additional services [...]

City Council meeting Nov 12 At City Hall 5 p.m.

City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: November 12, 2024

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Kim Miller

The next meeting of the Asheville City Council will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, November 12. It will be held in the Council Chamber on the 2nd Floor of City Hall, 70 Court Plaza. The Council meeting agenda is posted on the City’s website. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 143-318.10 this will [...]

City of Asheville offices to close Monday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Kim Miller

In observance of Veterans Day, the City of Asheville offices will be closed Monday, November 11, 2024. Here is a look at how the City will be observing the day, and any impact to services. Veterans Day Ceremony A Veterans Day Ceremony will be held on Monday, November 11 at 11 a.m. at the Charles George VA [...]

Asheville voters pass Bond Referendums totaling $80 million for improvements to parks and recreation, transportation, public safety facilities and affordable housing

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Meredith Friedheim

Thank you City of Asheville voters for approving the 2024 General Obligation Bond Referendums totaling $80 million. As our community continues to recover from the impacts of Tropical Storm Helene, the City of Asheville is committed to maximizing available resources to enhance recovery efforts, rebuild critical infrastructure, and ensure long-term resiliency. The passage of the 2024 [...]

Competitive Process for Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) Service Provider Continues with Extended Proposal Deadline

Posted on November 5, 2024 by Jessica Hughes

The City of Asheville is moving forward with the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for a Service Provider to manage services and operations of the newly formed Downtown Business Improvement District (BID). The RFP was released on September 20, 2024. Due to the impacts of Hurricane Helene, the timeline of the RFP process [...]