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City Council September 22, 2020 Virtual Meeting

Welcome to the September 22 - Asheville City Council Virtual Meeting.  While we are Staying Home and Staying Safe, City Council wants you to still have the opportunity to participate in...

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Johnston Boulevard Sidewalk Improvements

Happening Now The project is currently in the design phase, with a final design expected in approximately late 2020 to early 2021. We would appreciate your thoughts about this project. Please review...

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Spring 2020- Preliminary Designs Complete (30 percent complete)

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August 2020-September 2020-Public Comment

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Fall 2020- Signed Environmental Document Anticipated

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Winter 2020/2021- Final Design

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Right of Way Acquisition, Public Meeting, and Construction on hold.

A portion of the funding for this project is administered by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT).  Recent budget shortfalls have meant that NCDOT has placed holds on many projects, including this Johnston Boulevard Sidewalk Project.  Acquisition of easements and right of way, and construction cannot begin until the NCDOT hold has been lifted.

For information on the progress, please contact

Vinnie Sullivan, PE, CFM

Project Manager, City of Asheville Capital Projects Management

(828) 230-6312

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North Fork Dam Improvement Project

In a continued effort to prevent significant damage in the event of a natural disaster (flood or earthquake), and to meet the regulatory standards and design requirements set by North Carolina Department...

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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...

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Current Projects

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will recommend public safety policy direction in areas of interest including police, fire, EMS, and emergency management services. The committee will also review matters relating...

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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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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....

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City Council Virtual Meeting HUB

The City of Asheville operates under a council-manager form of government. The Asheville City Council establishes the city’s policies. The City Council is made up of a mayor and six council members...

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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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Public Space Usage During COVID-19

Thank you for visiting the engagement hub for the City of Asheville. Please provide your feedback on initiatives related to the use of public spaces during COVID-19. BACKGROUNDThe City has formed...

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Curbside Pick-Up Zones

Parking spaces designated as 10 minute curbside pick-up zones to support easy and safe access to goods and services in commercial areas. 

LAUNCHED 5/22/20

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Expanded use of private property

Guidelines and an expedited process for businesses/organizations to request expanded use of their private parking lots, landscape areas, and walkways to be able to better operate in alignment with public health guidelines. 

LAUNCHED 5/22/20

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Expanded use of public sidewalks

Guidelines and an expedited process for businesses/organizations to request expanded use of adjacent public sidewalk (i.e. seating, merchandise display) to be able to better operate in alignment with public health guidelines.

LAUNCHED 6/5/20

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Shared Streets (Pedestrian Priority Zones)

Designation of Pedestrian-Priority Streets (vehicles must yield to pedestrians) and creation of "Parklet Zones" within those streets to support expanded opportunities for commerce (i.e. seating and merchandise) in public parking spaces. 

LAUNCHED 6/19/20 - The Block (Eagle & S. Market Streets)
LAUNCHED 6/26/20 - South Slope (Banks, Buxton & Collier)
LAUNCHED 7/2/20 - Wall Street 
LAUNCHED 7/2/20 - Parklet Zone on College Street between Haywood and Patton 

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Temporary Parklets

An opportunity for business/organizations temporarily use up to 3 public parking spaces adjacent to their storefronts for extended outdoor dining, merchandise or other expanded use to be able to better operate in alignment with public health guidelines.

APPLICATION PROCESS OPENED 6/19/20

Hotel Development

UPDATE: September 21, 2020Asheville City Council to hold a work session on hotel moratorium from 2:30-4:30 pm on October 13.UPDATE: September 4, 2020On Tuesday, September 8, City of Asheville Council...

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Community Survey

Summer 2020

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UDO Council Adoption

Late Fall 2020


Past Projects

Reimagining Public Safety

INFORMATION ON THE PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES NOW AVAILABLEPosted Sept. 18, 2020 Consultant's Narrative ReportConsultant's Summary ReportOnline Questionnaire Responses Part 1 (responses...

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Asheville Sidewalk Improvements-Onteora Boulevard

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), in conjunction with the City of Asheville’s Capital Projects Department, proposes to construct a sidewalk along the west side of Onteora Boulevard...

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Conduct field work and studies-July 2019 to December 2019

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December 2019- Environmental Documents

Environmental document have been signed.

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March 2020-Develop final designs and begin right-of-way acquisition

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September 2020 - Public notification

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FY 2021-Construction begins

Construction was scheduled to begin in fall/winter 2020, but is likely to be delayed.  A portion of the funding for this project is administered by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT).  Recent budget shortfalls have meant that NCDOT has placed holds on many projects, including this Onteora Boulevard Sidewalk Project.  Construction cannot begin until the NCDOT hold has been lifted.