On March 28, 2023, Asheville Police Department Chief David Zack presented a crime update to City Council. In his presentation, the Chief stressed that, despite a deficit of resources, APD continues to deploy officers to respond to various types of crime. Property crime, defined as burgalry, larceny-theft, mtor vehicle theft, and [...]
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This entry is part of Park Views, a weekly 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 [...]
At the March 28 City Council meeting, City Council voted unanimously to adopt the Municipal Climate Action Plan (MCAP). The Municipal Climate Action Plan officially updates the City’s 2009 Sustainability Management Plan with updated and newly adopted resolutions around climate mitigation and adaptation. This plan supports City Council’s 2036 vision to create [...]
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