
Code with Asheville: Civic Transparency Workshop with Sunshine Meetings
Hands-on civic tech workshop digging into local government transparency in Western North Carolina, with practical ways to track meetings, records, and decision-making. In-person at a Fairview Rd workspace with an option to participate by video link.
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Monthly drop-in co working meetup where you can bring your own project or plug into shared open source tasks like emailing, data entry, and coding. Casual brewery setting with space to introduce yourself, collaborate, and make progress together.

Monthly drop-in co working meetup where you can bring your own project or plug into shared open source tasks like emailing, data entry, and coding. Casual brewery setting with space to introduce yourself, collaborate, and make progress together.
Monthly drop-in co working meetup where you can bring your own project or plug into shared open source tasks like emailing, data entry, and coding. Casual brewery setting with space to introduce yourself, collaborate, and make progress together.

Public work session examines Asheville city policy, municipal finances, and infrastructure priorities. Residents can attend an open government meeting focused on civic planning and local decision-making.

Public work session examines Asheville city policy, municipal finances, and infrastructure priorities. Residents can attend an open government meeting focused on civic planning and local decision-making.
Public work session examines Asheville city policy, municipal finances, and infrastructure priorities. Residents can attend an open government meeting focused on civic planning and local decision-making.

Observe a public hand-to-eye count during Buncombe County’s sample election audit, an open process focused on ballot verification and election transparency. The audit is available to attend in person; no livestream is provided.

Observe a public hand-to-eye count during Buncombe County’s sample election audit, an open process focused on ballot verification and election transparency. The audit is available to attend in person; no livestream is provided.
Observe a public hand-to-eye count during Buncombe County’s sample election audit, an open process focused on ballot verification and election transparency. The audit is available to attend in person; no livestream is provided.

Public discussion of Asheville planning and zoning matters, including land use and city development, in an open municipal commission meeting where community members can observe.

Public discussion of Asheville planning and zoning matters, including land use and city development, in an open municipal commission meeting where community members can observe.
Public discussion of Asheville planning and zoning matters, including land use and city development, in an open municipal commission meeting where community members can observe.

Public discussion of Asheville land use, zoning, and development decisions brings city commissioners and residents together for local government deliberation and community input.

Public discussion of Asheville land use, zoning, and development decisions brings city commissioners and residents together for local government deliberation and community input.
Public discussion of Asheville land use, zoning, and development decisions brings city commissioners and residents together for local government deliberation and community input.

A public, in-person meeting brings Asheville Regional Housing Consortium members together for civic discussion of regional housing matters. Agendas and meeting materials are available online for community review.

A public, in-person meeting brings Asheville Regional Housing Consortium members together for civic discussion of regional housing matters. Agendas and meeting materials are available online for community review.
A public, in-person meeting brings Asheville Regional Housing Consortium members together for civic discussion of regional housing matters. Agendas and meeting materials are available online for community review.

Residents can attend an in-person municipal meeting to hear City Council proceedings and engage with local government. Public board and commission meetings support civic participation.

Residents can attend an in-person municipal meeting to hear City Council proceedings and engage with local government. Public board and commission meetings support civic participation.
Residents can attend an in-person municipal meeting to hear City Council proceedings and engage with local government. Public board and commission meetings support civic participation.

In-person public session in the City Hall Council Chamber where elected officials hear agenda items, discuss municipal policy, and take votes. A civic-focused evening for residents to observe proceedings and participate during public comment as available.

In-person public session in the City Hall Council Chamber where elected officials hear agenda items, discuss municipal policy, and take votes. A civic-focused evening for residents to observe proceedings and participate during public comment as available.
In-person public session in the City Hall Council Chamber where elected officials hear agenda items, discuss municipal policy, and take votes. A civic-focused evening for residents to observe proceedings and participate during public comment as available.

Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners session focused on local governance and county decision making. A public courthouse meeting where residents can observe proceedings and stay informed on community issues.

Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners session focused on local governance and county decision making. A public courthouse meeting where residents can observe proceedings and stay informed on community issues.
Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners session focused on local governance and county decision making. A public courthouse meeting where residents can observe proceedings and stay informed on community issues.

Nonpartisan voter education workshop breaking down the fall ballot, from local races to what each office actually does. Walk through bonds and ballot amendments so you know what to expect before voting.

Nonpartisan voter education workshop breaking down the fall ballot, from local races to what each office actually does. Walk through bonds and ballot amendments so you know what to expect before voting.
Nonpartisan voter education workshop breaking down the fall ballot, from local races to what each office actually does. Walk through bonds and ballot amendments so you know what to expect before voting.
Hands-on bench build and staining session that adds sturdy wooden seating to high-traffic Asheville bus stops. Community volunteers work with shared tools and materials to improve transit comfort and neighborhood accessibility.
Hands-on bench build and staining session that adds sturdy wooden seating to high-traffic Asheville bus stops. Community volunteers work with shared tools and materials to improve transit comfort and neighborhood accessibility.
Hands-on bench build and staining session that adds sturdy wooden seating to high-traffic Asheville bus stops. Community volunteers work with shared tools and materials to improve transit comfort and neighborhood accessibility.

Public commissioners’ meeting for Buncombe County government business, with agenda details and possible schedule changes available on the county event page. Residents can follow local civic proceedings.

Public commissioners’ meeting for Buncombe County government business, with agenda details and possible schedule changes available on the county event page. Residents can follow local civic proceedings.
Public commissioners’ meeting for Buncombe County government business, with agenda details and possible schedule changes available on the county event page. Residents can follow local civic proceedings.

Attend an open municipal meeting for public discussion and local government business. Residents can observe Asheville City Council proceedings in person at City Hall’s Council Chamber.

Attend an open municipal meeting for public discussion and local government business. Residents can observe Asheville City Council proceedings in person at City Hall’s Council Chamber.
Attend an open municipal meeting for public discussion and local government business. Residents can observe Asheville City Council proceedings in person at City Hall’s Council Chamber.

Public online session reviews upcoming Asheville City Council business and agenda materials, giving residents a way to follow municipal decision-making and engage with open local government proceedings.

Public online session reviews upcoming Asheville City Council business and agenda materials, giving residents a way to follow municipal decision-making and engage with open local government proceedings.
Public online session reviews upcoming Asheville City Council business and agenda materials, giving residents a way to follow municipal decision-making and engage with open local government proceedings.

Public discussion of Asheville housing and community development policy, with committee members reviewing agendas and meeting materials in an open virtual session accessible to residents.

Public discussion of Asheville housing and community development policy, with committee members reviewing agendas and meeting materials in an open virtual session accessible to residents.
Public discussion of Asheville housing and community development policy, with committee members reviewing agendas and meeting materials in an open virtual session accessible to residents.

A public county government meeting focused on election administration and local civic business; consult the county event page for the agenda and any schedule changes before attending.

A public county government meeting focused on election administration and local civic business; consult the county event page for the agenda and any schedule changes before attending.
A public county government meeting focused on election administration and local civic business; consult the county event page for the agenda and any schedule changes before attending.

Public civic proceedings center on Asheville’s design review process, where committee members consider community-facing proposals and city design matters. Residents can attend in person and consult posted agendas and meeting materials.

Public civic proceedings center on Asheville’s design review process, where committee members consider community-facing proposals and city design matters. Residents can attend in person and consult posted agendas and meeting materials.
Public civic proceedings center on Asheville’s design review process, where committee members consider community-facing proposals and city design matters. Residents can attend in person and consult posted agendas and meeting materials.

Civic-minded discussion and social time centered on Asheville’s affordable housing, safe streets, and multimodal transportation. A recurring first-Monday meetup for sharing local infrastructure updates, ideas, and action steps.

Civic-minded discussion and social time centered on Asheville’s affordable housing, safe streets, and multimodal transportation. A recurring first-Monday meetup for sharing local infrastructure updates, ideas, and action steps.
Civic-minded discussion and social time centered on Asheville’s affordable housing, safe streets, and multimodal transportation. A recurring first-Monday meetup for sharing local infrastructure updates, ideas, and action steps.

Public officials and residents can follow discussion of Asheville’s land use, economic development, and environmental priorities in an online committee meeting open to the community, with public access to local government proceedings.

Public officials and residents can follow discussion of Asheville’s land use, economic development, and environmental priorities in an online committee meeting open to the community, with public access to local government proceedings.
Public officials and residents can follow discussion of Asheville’s land use, economic development, and environmental priorities in an online committee meeting open to the community, with public access to local government proceedings.

A public, in-person committee meeting brings city officials together to oversee the Mountain Community Capital Fund, with civic governance and local investment at the center of the discussion.

A public, in-person committee meeting brings city officials together to oversee the Mountain Community Capital Fund, with civic governance and local investment at the center of the discussion.
A public, in-person committee meeting brings city officials together to oversee the Mountain Community Capital Fund, with civic governance and local investment at the center of the discussion.