The City of Asheville Allocates $4.8 Million to Affordable Housing Projects
The City of Asheville recently allocated over $4.8 million to affordable housing projects through the Housing Trust Fund (HTF). The HTF, established in 2000 and administered by the City's Affordable Housing Division, aims to support the development and preservation of affordable housing within Asheville.During a recent City Council meeting on April 23, 2024, five projects were approved for funding from the HTF. These projects aim to provide housing solutions for various income levels within the community. One of the approved projects includes Star Point Apartments, which...
Positive Trends: Property and Violent Crimes Decrease in Asheville
Recent statistics presented at the Environment and Safety Committee meeting have revealed encouraging news for the city of Asheville. According to APD data, there has been a significant reduction in both property crimes and violent crimes compared to the same quarter in 2023.Captain Aardema of the Asheville Police Department credited the positive outcomes to the agency's commitment to data-driven, proactive policing strategies, and active community engagement. He stated, "The comparisons are positive according to APD data. Statistics show an overall decrease in property...
Continuum of Care Elects Board Members and Announces 2024 Point-In-Time Count Numbers
The Continuum of Care (COC) recently held its meeting on April 25, 2024, where a new leadership Board was elected. The Board, consisting of various representatives and appointed seats, will play a crucial role in guiding the collaborative efforts of the COC. As stated by the Continuum of Care, "The Board will participate in training and will set strategy for the CoC’s collaborative work."In addition, the COC emphasized that membership is open to all individuals and organizations interested in understanding and addressing homelessness. According to the Continuum of Care,...
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Al Kopf: A Dedicated Innovator in Asheville Parks & Recreation
Al Kopf, a long-time member of the Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) team, has been making significant contributions to the community through his dedication and passion for park design and recreation programs. Kopf shared his journey with APR, mentioning, "I started working with the City of Asheville in 1985 in the Planning Department, but I was fortunate to have an opportunity to work in APR a couple of years later."His inspiration to join the team stemmed from his childhood experiences, where he actively participated in town recreation programs and explored national...
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CITY OF ASHEVILLE: Approves Missing Middle Housing Study Contract
.On Tuesday, February 28, 2023, the City of Asheville’s City Council approved a $115,000 contract to Opticos Design, Inc., and their subcontractor Cascadia Partners, for a Missing Middle Housing study.
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CITY OF ASHEVILLE: Dual lines added at public outdoor racquet sports courts, shared use schedule for pickleball and tennis begins March 13
.Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) previously announced all outdoor hard surface public tennis courts maintained by the City of Asheville would become dual-lined, converting them to shared use courts to support local growth of pickleball and tennis.
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CITY OF ASHEVILLE PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT: Powerful Young Women's Brunch March 18
.Celebrate Women's History Month with food, music, and a photo booth at the Powerful Young Women's Brunch at the Tempie Avery Montford Community Center on March 18, 10am-12pm.
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CITY OF ASHEVILLE PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT: Spring Adaptive Tennis with APR Therapeutic Recreation
.Learn tennis basics and practice your skills on the court!
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CITY OF ASHEVILLE: Applications for the 2023 CAYLA summer internship program
.If you are a 10th or 11th grader looking for a paid summer internship, keep reading!
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CITY OF ASHEVILLE PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT: Spring Adult Flag Football League
Bring your game plan and your friends and join our Spring Adult Flag Football League!
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TOWN OF BILTMORE FOREST: March 19 Trolley Tour
.Join us on a 45- to 60-minute nonstop tour of a route through Biltmore Forest on a classic Gray Line Trolley.
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TOWN OF BILTMORE FOREST: Family Sports and Fitness Committee March 5, April 2 and May 7 First Sunday Stretch Classes
.Increase your Flexibility and Balance! Grab your yoga mat, straps and blocks, and head to the Social Room of Town Hall at 5 pm on the first Sunday of each month this year for a flexibility and balance fitness class.
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CITY OF ASHEVILLE: City Council to hold annual retreat March 2-3, 2023
.The Asheville City Council will be holding their annual retreat on Thursday, March 2, 2023 (Noon-5 p.m.) and on Friday, March 3, 2023.