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The City of Asheville, NC engagement hub is the online home for outreach and listening efforts to shape the future of our community. Here you can find upcoming events, initiatives, and opportunities to share your input on key topics.

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City Council Meeting June 13, 2023

Welcome to the June 13, 2023 Asheville City Council Meeting Find the Virtual Agenda Briefing Meeting - June 8, 2023 at 11 a.m. at the bottom of this page.The Agenda Briefing will also be...

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Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Proposed Budget Document

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Asheville Stormwater Public Survey

Your input matters and we want to hear from you!The City of Asheville has initiated the Stormwater Utility Program Assessment and Fee Study. As part of the Study, we are reviewing Asheville's Stormwater...

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Downtown Safety Initiative

Due to a number of incidents impacting public safety, the City of Asheville is taking targeted steps to address the rise of crime especially in downtown Asheville. There are complex circumstances contributing...

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City Council Meeting May 23, 2023

Welcome to the May 23, 2023 Asheville City Council Meeting Find the Virtual Agenda Briefing Meeting - May 18, 2023 at 11 a.m. at the bottom of this page.The Agenda Briefing will also be...

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Emergency Operations & Continuity of Operations Survey

The City of Asheville is currently working to update the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and the Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plans. The EOP is a plan that details how the City will prepare for,...

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Plastic Reduction Community Survey

The City of Asheville is considering a local ordinance to prohibit single-use plastic bags and styrofoam™ containers. A survey to receive feedback from Asheville residents and business owners...

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Budget Work Sessions Fiscal Year 2023-2024

Follow along with the City of Asheville Fiscal Year 23-24 budget process. Work sessions can be watched via the stream below and each meeting has a phone number that you can call and listen to on your phone. ...

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Your Voice, Your Choice

The City of Asheville is taking additional steps to connect with people whose voices are often missing from decision making processes. “Your Voice, Your Choice” is an opportunity to sign up...

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Community Reparations Commission

The Community Reparations Commission is developing short, medium and long term recommendations to specifically address the creation of generational wealth and to boost economic mobility and opportunity...

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South Slope Vision Plan

Welcome to the South Slope Vision Plan project page! We are excited to share this draft plan with you. Navigating the Site: The following tabs break the plan down into sections so...

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Active Projects & Surveys

Patton Avenue Water Distribution Project

Project OverviewThe Patton Avenue Water Distribution project is located along Patton Avenue (US-19) between Florida Avenue and Haywood Road. This project includes 7,000 feet of 24-inch waterline along...

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Board and Commission Member Resource Page

Welcome to the City of Asheville Boards and Commissions Member Page!This site provides current and newly appointed board and commission members with the resources they need to succeed in their service...

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EOP & COOP Update

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City Council Meeting May 9, 2023

Welcome to the May 9, 2023 Asheville City Council Meeting Find the Virtual Agenda Briefing Meeting - May 4, 2023 at 11 a.m. at the bottom of this page.The Agenda Briefing will also be streamed...

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Water Incident Independent Review Committee

Background A series of events associated with sub-freezing temperatures in December 2022 led to water outages in the southern and western portions of Asheville’s water system for an extended...

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Pack Square Plaza Visioning and Art in the Heart

The City of Asheville and Buncombe County are partnering with McAdams Company to document the community’s vision for a more equitable, accessible and inclusive Pack Square Plaza, which sits in the...

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CAPS: Carter Ann Patton Stormwater Improvement Project

The Carter – Ann – Patton Stormwater Improvements project design has been completed and the contract is being assembled to advertise the project for construction. This is a Public Works Stormwater...

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Boards and Commissions - Realignment Project

The City of Asheville staff is working with stakeholders to realign the advisory boards to address challenges within the current system. Why review the structure? Continuous Improvement: City...

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Vermont Avenue Sidewalk Project

About this project: As part of the bond projects initiative, the City of Asheville is preparing to replace sidewalks on Vermont Avenue in West Asheville. This project focuses on pedestrian enhancements,...

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ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) Engagement

The City of Asheville will be receiving $26.2 million in federal grant funding through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Government Fiscal Recovery Funds. This federal COVID recovery...

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Sulphur Springs Road Stormwater Project

To our West Asheville neighbors in the Sulphur Springs Road area: Stormwater improvements are coming your way. The City of Asheville Public Works Stormwater Division has an installation coming up...

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Sustainability Advisory Committee on Energy and the Environment

The Sustainability Advisory Committee on Energy and the Environment is the committee responsible for developing and recommending policy to support topics such as sustainable energy, waste reduction,...

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Kenilworth Stormwater Project

Hello Kenilworth neighbors! Stormwater improvements are coming your way.The City of Asheville Public Works Stormwater Division has an installation coming up in the Forest Hills Drive / Caledonia Road area,...

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Asheville Regional Housing Consortium Board

The Asheville Regional Housing Consortium (ARHC) consists of contiguous units of general local governments that come together to qualify for a direct allocation of HOME funds from the US Department...

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Planning and Economic Development Committee

The Planning & Economic Development Committee will recommend policies to support City Council’s long-range vision and comprehensive planning goals. Areas of focus include developing policies...

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City Council Committees Meeting HUB

Welcome to the City Council Committee Meeting HUB! While we are Staying Safer at Home, City Council wants you to still have the opportunity to participate in the decisions of your government. ...

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Boards and Commissions Virtual Meeting HUB

Thank you for staying engaged and getting involved with your local government. The City is currently in the process of phasing in board and commission meetings. To meet the state guidelines...

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Past Projects & Surveys

ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) Work Sessions

Series of Work Sessions for City Council to discuss uses for ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funding. CLICK HERE for full list of applicants and submitted documents

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Budget Work Sessions Fiscal Year 2021-2022

City Council Budget Work Sessions for the FY 21-22 Budget.

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Reimagining Public Safety

The survey has closed as of Friday, Sept. 11 at 8 p.m.Results OverviewThis engagement surfaced many themes in how the City of Asheville and partners in the community could re-imagine and reinvest in public...

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Multimodal Transportation Commission

The mission of the Multimodal Transportation Commission (MMTC) is to assist the City in furthering, advancing, and promoting a comprehensive and integrative transportation system that incorporates multimodal...

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Close the GAP Survey

The City of Asheville is underway in a project to update the City’s Greenway (G), Accessibility (A), and Pedestrian (P) Plans. The combined plan, which we’re referring to as “Close the...

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Meetings & Events

Boards & Committees

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is composed of thirteen (13) members who will represent the diverse viewpoints of community stakeholders on affordable housing.The Committee will work in conjunction with City leadership and staff to implement... Read More

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African American Heritage Commission

The City-County African American Heritage Commission consists of nine members. Three of those members are appointed by the Asheville City Council, three are appointed by the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners, and three are appointed by the six appointed... Read More

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Asheville Area Riverfront Redevelopment Commission (AARRC)

The purpose of The Asheville Area Riverfront Redevelopment Commission (AARRC) is to recommend to the City and County an overall policy for the continued development and sustainability of the regional riverfront. The Commission provides recommendations... Read More

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Asheville Downtown Commission

The Asheville Downtown Commission was created by City Council for the sustainability and continued development of downtown - a vital urban center of western North Carolina's economic, cultural and visitor activity. The Downtown Commission provides City Council with recommendations on Downtown policies and programs. In addition, Downtown Commissioners fill 3 out of 9 seats on the City’s Design Review Committee, which reviews development projects within the Central Business District, the River Arts District and hotel projects outside of those areas. The Downtown Commission provides input on development projects outside of the scope of Design Review, including impacts related to land-use, economic development, parking, public space, safety, sustainability, etc. More information about the the Downtown Commission is available here.More information about the Design Review Committee is available here. Scheduled Meetings & Participation Beginning in 2023, the Downtown Commission meets IN-PERSON on the second Friday of each month at 8:30 a.m. The typical length of a meeting is 1.5 to 2 hours. Agendas and meeting materials can be found on the Asheville Downtown Commission webpage.The public can access meetings and provide comment in the following ways: Watch the live stream on this page or the City’s YouTube Channel at youtube.com/cityofasheville.Call toll-free to listen to the meeting live on your phone: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9272.Leave pre-recorded voicemail comments by calling 855-925-2801 and enter code 9272 (closes at 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting).Submit written public comments by email to: AVLdowntowncommission@publicinput.com (closes at 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting).Attend the meeting in-person and speak during the Public Comment portion of the agendaNote: Pre-recorded and written comments will be provided to commissioners prior to the meeting. Only comments made in-person during the meeting will be aired during the meeting. The Downtown Commission's Public Space Management Committee meets on an ad-hoc basis. Updates can be found on the Asheville Downtown Commission webpage. Please contact staff liaison Dana Frankel, Downtown Planning Manager, with any questions, dfrankel@ashevillenc.gov.

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Audit Committee

The Audit Committee was established with responsibilities to:Review internal audit reportsReview (with management and the external auditors) the results of the financial statements auditReport to City Council about committee activities, issues, and related... Read More

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Board of Adjustment

The City of Asheville’s Board of Adjustment has jurisdiction to hear cases regarding variance requests from the provisions of the Unified Development Ordinance. Additionally, the Board of Adjustment has jurisdiction to hear appeals regarding... Read More

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Boards and Commissions Committee

The Boards & Commissions Committee was established to review citizen’s applications to boards and commissions and recommend appointments to City Council. The Committee also provides guidance on establishing new boards and commissions and develops... Read More

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Civic Center Commission

The Civic Center Commission consists of nine voting members; seven voting members shall be appointed by the City Council and two voting members shall be appointed by the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners. The term of office is three years. The Commission... Read More

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Civil Service Board

The Civil Service Board consists of five members: two appointed by City Council (which must be city residents), two elected by members of the Classified Service, and one member appointed by the other four members of the board. The term of... Read More

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Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee was created to perform design review for all major works in the River District Design Review area, the Central Business District, and hotels outside of those areas.City Council appoints all nine (9) members of the Design Review... Read More

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Environment and Safety Committee

The Environment and Safety Committee will review policy updates and make policy recommendations that ensure:The contributions of natural resources to human well-being are explicitly recognized and valued and that maintaining their health... Read More

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Equity and Engagement Committee

The Equity and Engagement Committee will review policy updates and make policy recommendations that ensure fairness and equity in the provision of City resources and livelihood needs of all community member and groups and an equitable community... Read More

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Historic Resources Commission

The Historic Resources Commission (HRC) was created in 1979 through a local ordinance adopted by both the City of Asheville and Buncombe County pursuant to the North Carolina General Statutes. The joint city/county commission consists of 12... Read More

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Homeless Initiative Advisory Committee

The Asheville-Buncombe Homeless Initiative Advisory Committee (HIAC), a joint committee of Asheville City Council and Buncombe County Commission, is composed of not more than 16 members representing various focus areas or agencies related to homelessness. The... Read More

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Housing and Community Development Committee

The Housing and Community Development Committee will enhance the quality of life in Asheville and the livability of neighborhoods by providing policy recommendations to Council on all matters relating to the creation and maintenance of housing within... Read More

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Human Relations Commission

The Human Relations Commission of Asheville (HRCA) carries out the following duties to include, but are not limited to:Making policy recommendations to the City Council which promote and improve human relations and advance equity in the CitySupporting... Read More

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Mountain Community Capital Fund Operating Committee

Sponsored by The City of Asheville, Buncombe County, Self-Help Ventures Fund (“Self-Help”), Carolina Small Business, and Mountain BizWorks, the Mountain Community Capital Fund (MCCF) is aimed at providing debt financing to small business enterprises... Read More

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Neighborhood Advisory Committee

The Committee consists of nine members, all appointed by City Council, with representation from specific community sectors. Members shall be residents of the City or the City’s extra-territorial zoning jurisdiction and shall reflect the socio-economic diversity of Asheville. The term of office is three years.The Committee was established to advise the City Council on neighborhoods within the City of Asheville’s zoning and planning jurisdiction. The Committee shall have the following powers and duties:Develop rules and by-laws for the conduct of its business, including but not limited to meeting schedules, officers, voting, sub-committees;Develop a plan to strengthen neighborhood identity and resilience, and to facilitate communication and cooperation between Asheville’s neighborhoods and City offices;Develop benchmarks and standards by which progress towards implementing the plan can be measured; andWork on special projects that are consistent with the goals of the committee, as assigned or directed by the City Council.Click HERE for meeting materials. Monday, May 22, 2023 Meeting - In person meeting held at City Hall in the First Floor North Conference Room - Meeting Start time 6:00 p.m.The Neighborhood Advisory Committee voted unanimously to return to in-person meetings on August 22, 2022. Comments made prior to the meeting can be submitted via the following: Leave voicemail comments by calling 855-925-2801 Enter Code 9247.Written public comments can be sent by email to NeighborhoodAdvisoryCommittee@PublicInput.com.NOTICE: The agenda commenting period will close at 5:00 p.m. Sunday, Mary 21, 2023. All public comments will be sent to the committee prior to the meeting but may not be read aloud for this meeting.The meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. and will be streamed live via the City of Asheville YouTube channel. Live Call-in for public comments will not be accepted at this meeting. In-person comments are welcome. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes and must adhere to the Rules of Decorum for Boards & Commission meetings. A sign in sheet will be provided for those wishing to provide public comments.

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Noise Advisory Board

The City of Asheville consists of a unique and diverse makeup of residents, tourists, businesses, organizations, and institutions - all are protected by the city’s noise ordinance from excessive noise that degrades quality of life. An updated noise ordinance became effective on September 15, 2021 following a two-year public engagement process to develop just, fair, clear, enforceable and effective measures to control excessive noise. The updated ordinance also established the Noise Advisory Board to provide City Council with periodic updates and suggestions for future ordinance revisions. The Noise Advisory Board performs the following advisory functions:Evaluate the effectiveness of the noise ordinance and related city policies with the goal of developing recommendations regarding amendments, additions, or deletions.Evaluate the effectiveness of enforcement of the noise ordinance , including but not limited to response times, compliance rates, distribution of complaints, and ensuring equitable outcomes.Propose long-term objectives for achieving reduction of sound levels in the community, and propose means for implementing such objectives.The Board consists of seven voting members that serve three-year terms:Three city residents representing different geographic areas of the cityOne representative of the performing artsOne representative of the restaurant industryOne representative of the industrial or construction industryOne professional in acoustic engineering or a related field. The Noise Control Administrator serves as a nonvoting memberPUBLIC ACCESSPursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 166A-19.24(f) this will be a remote meeting which the public can access by any of the following means: Watch live stream on the Engagement Hub or the City’s YouTube Channel Call toll-free to listen to the meeting on your phone: Call 855-925-2801. Enter the Meeting Code: 4657 and follow the prompts to join the live speaker cue.PUBLIC COMMENT:Voicemail public comments: Please call: 855-925-2801 Enter Code 4657. Comments will be limited to 3 minutes. Written public comments, please see meeting specific email.Live Call-in : Call toll-free to listen to the meeting on your phone: Call 855-925-2801 Meeting Code: 4657 and follow the prompts to join the live speaker cueNOTICE: The agenda commenting period will be closed at 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting. All public comments will be sent to the committee prior to the meeting but may not be read aloud.

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Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is an advisory board to City Council that:reviews text for proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinancehears proposals to zone or change the zoning of property regulated under the Unified Development Ordinance, then makes recommendations to City Council for final actionperforms studies and surveys of the present conditions and probable future development of the City and its environsformulates and recommends to City Council the adoption or amendment of a comprehensive plan and other plansreviews the terms of the Unified Development Ordinance from time to time, as it deems appropriatereviews applications for planned unit development designation and preliminary plansreviews and decides on approval of all proposed preliminary plats for major subdivisionand performs such additional powers and duties as may be set forth elsewhere in the Unified Development Ordinance and in other laws and regulationsThe Commission consists of seven members, five City residents appointed by City Council, and two residents of the extra-territorial area of the City and appointed by Buncombe County Commissioners. The length of the term of office is three years.2023 Meeting SchedulePlease visit the Planning and Zoning Commission webpage (www.ashevillenc.gov/pzc) to access agendas, meeting materials and information on past meetings.Planning and Zoning Commission meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the 1st Floor North Conference Room of City Hall (70 Court Plaza). Pre-meetings are held at 4:30 p.m. in the 5th Floor Large Conference Room. The pre-meeting is open to the public but public comment will not be accepted.Public comment for the regular meeting will be accepted by any of the following means:In-person: Presentations by the public shall be limited to a maximum of 3 minutes for individuals and 10 minutes for a group's primary spokesperson.Phone: Voicemail comments may be pre-recorded by calling 855-925-2801 and entering code 9273 when prompted (deadline is 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting).Email: Written comments may be submitted to AVLPZC@PublicInput.com (deadline is 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting).Note: The Planning and Zoning Commission will hear public comments only on agenda items. All public comments received prior to the deadline will be provided to the Commission but may not be read aloud or played at the meeting.

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Policy, Finance and Human Resources Committee

The Policy, Finance, and Human Resources Committee will hear and review policy updates on:Governance related matters and the policy development process;City Council’s Rules of Procedures, establishment of the Council Retreat Committee,... Read More

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Public Art and Cultural Commission

The Public Art and Cultural Commission (PACC) is responsible for promoting and maintaining art displays in public buildings and public spaces in the City of Asheville. The Commission assists in bringing public art into public spaces, is responsible for... Read More

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Transit Committee

The Transit Committee functions as an advisory board to the Multimodal Transportation Commission and to City staff on matters affecting the transit system and its operation. The Transit Committee consists of at least seven members and up to... Read More

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Urban Forestry Commission

The City of Asheville, realizing that trees have a profound effect on the quality of life in the community, deems it necessary and desirable in the interest of public health, safety and welfare to enact an ordinance for the preservation, planting, replacement... Read More

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City Council Meeting June 13, 2023

Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Proposed Budget Document

Asheville Stormwater Public Survey

Downtown Safety Initiative

City Council Meeting May 23, 2023

Emergency Operations & Continuity of Operations Survey

Plastic Reduction Community Survey

Budget Work Sessions Fiscal Year 2023-2024

Your Voice, Your Choice

Community Reparations Commission

South Slope Vision Plan

Patton Avenue Water Distribution Project

Board and Commission Member Resource Page

EOP & COOP Update

City Council Meeting May 9, 2023

Water Incident Independent Review Committee

Pack Square Plaza Visioning and Art in the Heart

CAPS: Carter Ann Patton Stormwater Improvement Project

Boards and Commissions - Realignment Project

Vermont Avenue Sidewalk Project

ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) Engagement

Sulphur Springs Road Stormwater Project

Sustainability Advisory Committee on Energy and the Environment

Kenilworth Stormwater Project

Asheville Regional Housing Consortium Board

Planning and Economic Development Committee

City Council Committees Meeting HUB

Boards and Commissions Virtual Meeting HUB

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ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) Work Sessions

Budget Work Sessions Fiscal Year 2021-2022

Reimagining Public Safety

Multimodal Transportation Commission

Close the GAP Survey

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Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

African American Heritage Commission

Asheville Area Riverfront Redevelopment Commission (AARRC)

Asheville Downtown Commission

Audit Committee

Board of Adjustment

Boards and Commissions Committee

Civic Center Commission

Civil Service Board

Design Review Committee

Environment and Safety Committee

Equity and Engagement Committee

Historic Resources Commission

Homeless Initiative Advisory Committee

Housing and Community Development Committee

Human Relations Commission

Mountain Community Capital Fund Operating Committee

Neighborhood Advisory Committee

Noise Advisory Board

Planning and Zoning Commission

Policy, Finance and Human Resources Committee

Public Art and Cultural Commission

Transit Committee

Urban Forestry Commission

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