
Design Review Committee
City-led public meeting where proposed development and architectural design details are reviewed with staff and community input. Expect agenda-based discussion on site plans, aesthetics, and zoning considerations with time for public comment.
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Public city council worksession focused on Asheville’s municipal budget, with agenda-driven discussion, staff presentations, and deliberation on spending priorities. Best for residents tracking services, taxes, and upcoming funding decisions.

Public city council worksession focused on Asheville’s municipal budget, with agenda-driven discussion, staff presentations, and deliberation on spending priorities. Best for residents tracking services, taxes, and upcoming funding decisions.
Public city council worksession focused on Asheville’s municipal budget, with agenda-driven discussion, staff presentations, and deliberation on spending priorities. Best for residents tracking services, taxes, and upcoming funding decisions.

Civic advisory board session focused on recovery priorities for people and the environment, with opportunities for public comment and stakeholder discussion. Hybrid format supports both in person attendance and online participation.

Civic advisory board session focused on recovery priorities for people and the environment, with opportunities for public comment and stakeholder discussion. Hybrid format supports both in person attendance and online participation.
Civic advisory board session focused on recovery priorities for people and the environment, with opportunities for public comment and stakeholder discussion. Hybrid format supports both in person attendance and online participation.

Monthly public board meeting at 9 a.m., with agendas posted 48 hours in advance and follow-up materials—minutes, staff recaps, and performance indexes—published after each session for public review.

Monthly public board meeting at 9 a.m., with agendas posted 48 hours in advance and follow-up materials—minutes, staff recaps, and performance indexes—published after each session for public review.
Monthly public board meeting at 9 a.m., with agendas posted 48 hours in advance and follow-up materials—minutes, staff recaps, and performance indexes—published after each session for public review.

Annual downtown stakeholders meeting with remarks from the Mayor and County Commission Chair, plus an in depth update on the downtown economy. Data driven insights from the ADA stakeholder survey highlight current conditions, trends, and priorities for the year ahead.

Annual downtown stakeholders meeting with remarks from the Mayor and County Commission Chair, plus an in depth update on the downtown economy. Data driven insights from the ADA stakeholder survey highlight current conditions, trends, and priorities for the year ahead.
Annual downtown stakeholders meeting with remarks from the Mayor and County Commission Chair, plus an in depth update on the downtown economy. Data driven insights from the ADA stakeholder survey highlight current conditions, trends, and priorities for the year ahead.
Historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, tracing key people, places, and turning points in the city’s past. Expect story-rich context, architectural details, and plenty of local trivia with a community-minded group.
Historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, tracing key people, places, and turning points in the city’s past. Expect story-rich context, architectural details, and plenty of local trivia with a community-minded group.
Historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, tracing key people, places, and turning points in the city’s past. Expect story-rich context, architectural details, and plenty of local trivia with a community-minded group.

Open-air drum circle where hand drums, shakers, and improvised rhythms build into a communal groove in the heart of downtown. Drop in to play or listen, with a spontaneous, danceable, all-levels vibe in a public park.

Open-air drum circle where hand drums, shakers, and improvised rhythms build into a communal groove in the heart of downtown. Drop in to play or listen, with a spontaneous, danceable, all-levels vibe in a public park.
Open-air drum circle where hand drums, shakers, and improvised rhythms build into a communal groove in the heart of downtown. Drop in to play or listen, with a spontaneous, danceable, all-levels vibe in a public park.

An evening roundtable with WNC Sierra Club focused on protecting national forests and opposing rescission of the 2001 Roadless Rule. Community discussion centers on impacts to Pisgah roadless acres and local conservation action steps.

An evening roundtable with WNC Sierra Club focused on protecting national forests and opposing rescission of the 2001 Roadless Rule. Community discussion centers on impacts to Pisgah roadless acres and local conservation action steps.
An evening roundtable with WNC Sierra Club focused on protecting national forests and opposing rescission of the 2001 Roadless Rule. Community discussion centers on impacts to Pisgah roadless acres and local conservation action steps.

Peer-led creative writing critique night with group discussion and detailed feedback on new drafts. Bring 8–10 printed copies to swap, read, and workshop together in a casual pub setting.

Peer-led creative writing critique night with group discussion and detailed feedback on new drafts. Bring 8–10 printed copies to swap, read, and workshop together in a casual pub setting.
Peer-led creative writing critique night with group discussion and detailed feedback on new drafts. Bring 8–10 printed copies to swap, read, and workshop together in a casual pub setting.

Pedal paced morning group ride through Asheville neighborhoods that ends at a local coffee stop for casual socializing and bike camaraderie. Beginner friendly community meet for riders of all skill levels.

Pedal paced morning group ride through Asheville neighborhoods that ends at a local coffee stop for casual socializing and bike camaraderie. Beginner friendly community meet for riders of all skill levels.
Pedal paced morning group ride through Asheville neighborhoods that ends at a local coffee stop for casual socializing and bike camaraderie. Beginner friendly community meet for riders of all skill levels.

Animated morning networking with open introductions, an interactive 'Know, Grow, Refer' game, and roundtable member pitches for business professionals seeking referrals, collaboration, and lead generation at Goodwill Career Center.

Animated morning networking with open introductions, an interactive 'Know, Grow, Refer' game, and roundtable member pitches for business professionals seeking referrals, collaboration, and lead generation at Goodwill Career Center.
Animated morning networking with open introductions, an interactive 'Know, Grow, Refer' game, and roundtable member pitches for business professionals seeking referrals, collaboration, and lead generation at Goodwill Career Center.

A self guided evening art walk through downtown galleries and public art stops, paired with a benefit fundraiser supporting local creative community efforts. Expect gallery hopping, street level browsing, and a lively after work crowd.

A self guided evening art walk through downtown galleries and public art stops, paired with a benefit fundraiser supporting local creative community efforts. Expect gallery hopping, street level browsing, and a lively after work crowd.
A self guided evening art walk through downtown galleries and public art stops, paired with a benefit fundraiser supporting local creative community efforts. Expect gallery hopping, street level browsing, and a lively after work crowd.

Low-key, after-work meetup for local professionals and creatives at Archetype, encouraging casual networking, skill-sharing, and community conversation in a relaxed Monday-evening setting with a 7pm start; drop-in attendees welcome.

Low-key, after-work meetup for local professionals and creatives at Archetype, encouraging casual networking, skill-sharing, and community conversation in a relaxed Monday-evening setting with a 7pm start; drop-in attendees welcome.
Low-key, after-work meetup for local professionals and creatives at Archetype, encouraging casual networking, skill-sharing, and community conversation in a relaxed Monday-evening setting with a 7pm start; drop-in attendees welcome.

A relaxed community craft night with space to work on your own project or experiment with new hands on techniques. Expect a welcoming, collaborative hangout vibe at the Asheville Tool Library with casual creative support.

A relaxed community craft night with space to work on your own project or experiment with new hands on techniques. Expect a welcoming, collaborative hangout vibe at the Asheville Tool Library with casual creative support.
A relaxed community craft night with space to work on your own project or experiment with new hands on techniques. Expect a welcoming, collaborative hangout vibe at the Asheville Tool Library with casual creative support.
Interactive gallery tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff exploring the museum's history, rotating exhibitions, and selected collection highlights; tours vary each session and require no reservations.
Interactive gallery tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff exploring the museum's history, rotating exhibitions, and selected collection highlights; tours vary each session and require no reservations.
Interactive gallery tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff exploring the museum's history, rotating exhibitions, and selected collection highlights; tours vary each session and require no reservations.

Guided walkthrough of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition with docent led insights into key works, themes, and curatorial choices, designed for visitors seeking contextual art education and deeper gallery engagement.

Guided walkthrough of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition with docent led insights into key works, themes, and curatorial choices, designed for visitors seeking contextual art education and deeper gallery engagement.
Guided walkthrough of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition with docent led insights into key works, themes, and curatorial choices, designed for visitors seeking contextual art education and deeper gallery engagement.

Low pressure Toastmasters style public speaking practice with short prepared and impromptu speeches, plus supportive feedback. Guests can drop in free with no prep for a small group weekly meeting that builds confidence and communication skills.

Low pressure Toastmasters style public speaking practice with short prepared and impromptu speeches, plus supportive feedback. Guests can drop in free with no prep for a small group weekly meeting that builds confidence and communication skills.
Low pressure Toastmasters style public speaking practice with short prepared and impromptu speeches, plus supportive feedback. Guests can drop in free with no prep for a small group weekly meeting that builds confidence and communication skills.

Roundtable Q and A where attendees submit life questions, vote on one to explore, and unpack it through open discussion and personal reflection. A curious, nonjudgmental meetup geared toward practical philosophy and spirituality.

Roundtable Q and A where attendees submit life questions, vote on one to explore, and unpack it through open discussion and personal reflection. A curious, nonjudgmental meetup geared toward practical philosophy and spirituality.
Roundtable Q and A where attendees submit life questions, vote on one to explore, and unpack it through open discussion and personal reflection. A curious, nonjudgmental meetup geared toward practical philosophy and spirituality.

Secure, attended bike parking in Pack Square during Downtown After 5, making it easy to ride in and skip the car. Expect a friendly, volunteer-run valet setup geared toward safer streets and sustainable transportation.

Secure, attended bike parking in Pack Square during Downtown After 5, making it easy to ride in and skip the car. Expect a friendly, volunteer-run valet setup geared toward safer streets and sustainable transportation.
Secure, attended bike parking in Pack Square during Downtown After 5, making it easy to ride in and skip the car. Expect a friendly, volunteer-run valet setup geared toward safer streets and sustainable transportation.

Monthly happy hour for Asheville’s commercial building industry, connecting contractors, developers, and design professionals in a brewery setting. Meet on the mezzanine level meeting room at the Wedge Brewery Foundation (5 Foundy Street) location.

Monthly happy hour for Asheville’s commercial building industry, connecting contractors, developers, and design professionals in a brewery setting. Meet on the mezzanine level meeting room at the Wedge Brewery Foundation (5 Foundy Street) location.
Monthly happy hour for Asheville’s commercial building industry, connecting contractors, developers, and design professionals in a brewery setting. Meet on the mezzanine level meeting room at the Wedge Brewery Foundation (5 Foundy Street) location.

A guided walk highlighting Asheville’s Art Deco design, with close-up looks at geometric ornament, stonework, and period details around a historic school campus. Ideal for architecture lovers and local history nerds.

A guided walk highlighting Asheville’s Art Deco design, with close-up looks at geometric ornament, stonework, and period details around a historic school campus. Ideal for architecture lovers and local history nerds.
A guided walk highlighting Asheville’s Art Deco design, with close-up looks at geometric ornament, stonework, and period details around a historic school campus. Ideal for architecture lovers and local history nerds.