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Veterans ride ART Transit free all day!
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Latest News
Actions and presentations at the Nov. 10 Asheville City Council meeting
City Council considered agenda items including: Helene Recovery items such as parks projects in Azalea, French Broad, and Montford, and non recovery items like speed limits and greenways at the November 10, 2026 session.
What’s Up AVL! This week’s guest, Alex McKnight, Director of Public Safety Communications for Buncombe County
In this episode, learn more abot Buncombe County Director of Public Safety Communications, Alex McKnight, and his department's role in the community
City Projects
Learn about projects near your neighborhood as well as programs, studies and updates to city-owned infrastructure and facilities like parks, streets, sidewalks and public works.
Upcoming Events
Rescheduled Public Safety Committee (Virtual)
November 16 @ 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Historic Resources Commission Executive Committee (Virtual)
November 17 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Housing and Community Development Committee (Virtual)
November 17 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Planning, Economic Development and Environment Committee (Virtual)
November 17 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Burton St Community Association Monthly Meeting
November 17 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Asheville Regional Housing Consortium (In-Person)
November 18 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rescheduled: Historic Resources Commission (In-Person)
November 18 @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Economy Recovery Board (Hybrid)
November 19 @ 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Canceled: Design Review Committee (In-Person)
November 19 @ 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM