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The City of Asheville is calling on residents to share their perspectives and priorities as the community works to recover and rebuild following Tropical Storm Helene. The City has launched a Helene Recovery Priorities Survey to gather input that will help guide City Council’s decision-making during their upcoming annual retreat. “We recognize the [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
City-owned parking garages are now more accessible. This recently completed work is the second of four phases of the Parking Garage Capital Improvements Project and creates accessible parking spaces and paths of travel that are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to the greatest extent feasible in Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville (HCCA), Rankin [...]
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 [...]
The Nature Center is sad to announce the passing of our female red panda, Leafa, whose health had declined over the past few months. Born in 2009 at the Red River Zoo in Fargo, ND, Leafa and her male counterpart, Phoenix, came to the Nature Center from the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago in 2018 as [...]
One of the many advantages of living in Asheville is experiencing all four seasons. While some advice is evergreen, winter comes with unique challenges (and rewards!) regarding outside recreation. The Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) pros share tips below to stay comfortable and safe while exploring the city’s parks and greenways during cold temperatures. Note: [...]
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 [...]
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
City of Asheville staff stands ready to serve the community through any emergency. Departments and personnel are staffed and ready to respond immediately to any weather related issue. The City of Asheville recommends that all residents take important steps now to prepare for cold weather throughout the season. The snow and cold weather in the forecast [...]
Helene Recovery efforts in Asheville receive an additional 225-million dollars in fudning
Update January 17, 2025 – Scheduled Patton Ave. night closure for January 22 Due to underground utility work needed along Patton Ave. an additional night closure is needed on January 22 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. to continue with the Carter Ann Patton project and minimize disruption to area businesses and residents. Detour maps and [...]
The WNC Nature Center is proud to announce the celebration of its 100th anniversary as a zoo, marking a century of inspiring visitors to foster a deep connection with wildlife. With this milestone, the Friends of the WNC Nature Center, the nonprofit dedicated to supporting the center’s mission, commemorates its 50th anniversary. These twin celebrations [...]
