City of Asheville Zoning - A Roundtable Discussion
A laid back roundtable dives into Asheville zoning policy and how land use decisions influence neighborhood character, development patterns, and future growth. Expect civic minded conversation and cross discipline networking in a church meeting space.
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A deep dive into mass timber construction covering product types, performance considerations, and design inspiration in a craft-centered setting. Built for architects and building pros looking to learn, compare materials, and connect locally.
A deep dive into mass timber construction covering product types, performance considerations, and design inspiration in a craft-centered setting. Built for architects and building pros looking to learn, compare materials, and connect locally.
In-person AIA learning session diving into NuCedar PVC shingles and trim, with specs, performance benefits, and style guidance for exterior detailing. Geared toward architects and building pros with time for peer connections and Q and A.
In-person AIA learning session diving into NuCedar PVC shingles and trim, with specs, performance benefits, and style guidance for exterior detailing. Geared toward architects and building pros with time for peer connections and Q and A.
In-person AIA learning session diving into NuCedar PVC shingles and trim, with specs, performance benefits, and style guidance for exterior detailing. Geared toward architects and building pros with time for peer connections and Q and A.

Public Asheville City Council session held in the City Hall council chamber, with agenda-driven municipal discussions and potential public comment. In-person civic meeting focused on local policy, city updates, and community issues.

Public Asheville City Council session held in the City Hall council chamber, with agenda-driven municipal discussions and potential public comment. In-person civic meeting focused on local policy, city updates, and community issues.
Public Asheville City Council session held in the City Hall council chamber, with agenda-driven municipal discussions and potential public comment. In-person civic meeting focused on local policy, city updates, and community issues.

Roundtable question jam where attendees submit life and spirituality prompts, vote on one to explore, and unpack it together with the asker’s opening reflections. Expect an open, nonjudgmental conversation focused on practical philosophy and meaning-making.

Roundtable question jam where attendees submit life and spirituality prompts, vote on one to explore, and unpack it together with the asker’s opening reflections. Expect an open, nonjudgmental conversation focused on practical philosophy and meaning-making.
Roundtable question jam where attendees submit life and spirituality prompts, vote on one to explore, and unpack it together with the asker’s opening reflections. Expect an open, nonjudgmental conversation focused on practical philosophy and meaning-making.

A bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting focused on county business, public agenda items, and local policy decisions. Held at the Buncombe County Courthouse with opportunities for civic participation and community updates.

A bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting focused on county business, public agenda items, and local policy decisions. Held at the Buncombe County Courthouse with opportunities for civic participation and community updates.
A bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting focused on county business, public agenda items, and local policy decisions. Held at the Buncombe County Courthouse with opportunities for civic participation and community updates.

A guided group conversation tackles the modern crisis of truthfulness, exploring how people with diverse perspectives can build shared criteria for what’s true beyond tradition, superstition, and personal belief. Expect reflective dialogue and community listening.

A guided group conversation tackles the modern crisis of truthfulness, exploring how people with diverse perspectives can build shared criteria for what’s true beyond tradition, superstition, and personal belief. Expect reflective dialogue and community listening.
A guided group conversation tackles the modern crisis of truthfulness, exploring how people with diverse perspectives can build shared criteria for what’s true beyond tradition, superstition, and personal belief. Expect reflective dialogue and community listening.

Industry meetups and learning sessions centered on hotel and restaurant operations, guest experience, and service leadership. Designed for hospitality professionals to swap best practices, build local connections, and discuss trends shaping Asheville tourism.

Industry meetups and learning sessions centered on hotel and restaurant operations, guest experience, and service leadership. Designed for hospitality professionals to swap best practices, build local connections, and discuss trends shaping Asheville tourism.
Industry meetups and learning sessions centered on hotel and restaurant operations, guest experience, and service leadership. Designed for hospitality professionals to swap best practices, build local connections, and discuss trends shaping Asheville tourism.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, weaving local landmarks into stories of architecture, culture, and turning-point moments. Starts from a Patton Avenue coffee bar for an early-evening deep dive into city history.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, weaving local landmarks into stories of architecture, culture, and turning-point moments. Starts from a Patton Avenue coffee bar for an early-evening deep dive into city history.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, weaving local landmarks into stories of architecture, culture, and turning-point moments. Starts from a Patton Avenue coffee bar for an early-evening deep dive into city history.

A practical wildlife talk on living responsibly with Western NC black bears, focused on preventing neighborhood conflicts and using BearWise resources to handle common problem scenarios. Led by a NC Wildlife Resources Commission biologist in a campus lecture setting.

A practical wildlife talk on living responsibly with Western NC black bears, focused on preventing neighborhood conflicts and using BearWise resources to handle common problem scenarios. Led by a NC Wildlife Resources Commission biologist in a campus lecture setting.
A practical wildlife talk on living responsibly with Western NC black bears, focused on preventing neighborhood conflicts and using BearWise resources to handle common problem scenarios. Led by a NC Wildlife Resources Commission biologist in a campus lecture setting.

Behind-the-scenes walkthrough of Asheville’s new ART Transit website, digging into JavaScript decisions, static site architecture, and real-time transit data pipelines. Practical discussion of accessibility and the invisible engineering work that keeps public-facing civic tech reliable.

Behind-the-scenes walkthrough of Asheville’s new ART Transit website, digging into JavaScript decisions, static site architecture, and real-time transit data pipelines. Practical discussion of accessibility and the invisible engineering work that keeps public-facing civic tech reliable.
Behind-the-scenes walkthrough of Asheville’s new ART Transit website, digging into JavaScript decisions, static site architecture, and real-time transit data pipelines. Practical discussion of accessibility and the invisible engineering work that keeps public-facing civic tech reliable.
Hybrid screening and discussion centered on Sekou Coleman’s TED talk and the short film The Fabric of Downtown, tracing Asheville’s downtown through story, place, memory, and belonging. Expect reflective conversation in a cultural center setting.
Hybrid screening and discussion centered on Sekou Coleman’s TED talk and the short film The Fabric of Downtown, tracing Asheville’s downtown through story, place, memory, and belonging. Expect reflective conversation in a cultural center setting.
Hybrid screening and discussion centered on Sekou Coleman’s TED talk and the short film The Fabric of Downtown, tracing Asheville’s downtown through story, place, memory, and belonging. Expect reflective conversation in a cultural center setting.

A community input session to review conceptual design alternatives for Charles D. Owen Park, with time to ask questions and share feedback on future park improvements. Hosted by Buncombe County Parks & Recreation in Swannanoa.

A community input session to review conceptual design alternatives for Charles D. Owen Park, with time to ask questions and share feedback on future park improvements. Hosted by Buncombe County Parks & Recreation in Swannanoa.
A community input session to review conceptual design alternatives for Charles D. Owen Park, with time to ask questions and share feedback on future park improvements. Hosted by Buncombe County Parks & Recreation in Swannanoa.

A guest-speaker astronomy talk on variable stars and the strange behavior of cataclysmic variables, blending backyard observing context with academic insights. Hosted through a collaboration between the Astronomy Club of Asheville and UNC Asheville.

A guest-speaker astronomy talk on variable stars and the strange behavior of cataclysmic variables, blending backyard observing context with academic insights. Hosted through a collaboration between the Astronomy Club of Asheville and UNC Asheville.
A guest-speaker astronomy talk on variable stars and the strange behavior of cataclysmic variables, blending backyard observing context with academic insights. Hosted through a collaboration between the Astronomy Club of Asheville and UNC Asheville.

Structured business referral networking focused on consistency, relationship-building, and lead generation among local professionals. Meets via Microsoft Teams for a 90-minute midweek video session, with an in-person gathering every second Wednesday.

Structured business referral networking focused on consistency, relationship-building, and lead generation among local professionals. Meets via Microsoft Teams for a 90-minute midweek video session, with an in-person gathering every second Wednesday.
Structured business referral networking focused on consistency, relationship-building, and lead generation among local professionals. Meets via Microsoft Teams for a 90-minute midweek video session, with an in-person gathering every second Wednesday.
Certification-focused training covering Agile foundations plus Scrum, Kanban, and XP, with practical tool overviews and methodology comparisons. Geared toward professionals building delivery and project management skills in a business center classroom setting.
Certification-focused training covering Agile foundations plus Scrum, Kanban, and XP, with practical tool overviews and methodology comparisons. Geared toward professionals building delivery and project management skills in a business center classroom setting.
Certification-focused training covering Agile foundations plus Scrum, Kanban, and XP, with practical tool overviews and methodology comparisons. Geared toward professionals building delivery and project management skills in a business center classroom setting.
Local real estate market briefing with Asheville-area data, trend analysis, and actionable guidance for working brokers. Focuses on pricing and inventory conditions, client strategy, and practical takeaways for navigating current market shifts.
Local real estate market briefing with Asheville-area data, trend analysis, and actionable guidance for working brokers. Focuses on pricing and inventory conditions, client strategy, and practical takeaways for navigating current market shifts.
Local real estate market briefing with Asheville-area data, trend analysis, and actionable guidance for working brokers. Focuses on pricing and inventory conditions, client strategy, and practical takeaways for navigating current market shifts.

Free monthly afternoon meetup for Asheville health, wellness, and fitness professionals focused on referrals, strategic partnerships, and collaboration. Network and connect with local practitioners in a martial arts studio setting.

Free monthly afternoon meetup for Asheville health, wellness, and fitness professionals focused on referrals, strategic partnerships, and collaboration. Network and connect with local practitioners in a martial arts studio setting.
Free monthly afternoon meetup for Asheville health, wellness, and fitness professionals focused on referrals, strategic partnerships, and collaboration. Network and connect with local practitioners in a martial arts studio setting.

A science focused ecology talk on how plants, animals, and other organisms spread, with case studies of invasive species impacting the Blue Ridge region. Expect practical natural history context in an arboretum learning setting.

A science focused ecology talk on how plants, animals, and other organisms spread, with case studies of invasive species impacting the Blue Ridge region. Expect practical natural history context in an arboretum learning setting.
A science focused ecology talk on how plants, animals, and other organisms spread, with case studies of invasive species impacting the Blue Ridge region. Expect practical natural history context in an arboretum learning setting.

After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.

After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.
After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.

Casual monthly free networking for local small business owners and professionals, drawing about 35–50 attendees for drop in conversation, referrals, and collaborative opportunities at a community wellness hub.

Casual monthly free networking for local small business owners and professionals, drawing about 35–50 attendees for drop in conversation, referrals, and collaborative opportunities at a community wellness hub.
Casual monthly free networking for local small business owners and professionals, drawing about 35–50 attendees for drop in conversation, referrals, and collaborative opportunities at a community wellness hub.