
Public Safety Panel Series: CPTED & Downtown Design
Panel discussion on CPTED and downtown design, digging into activation, lighting, visibility, maintenance, and other practical strategies for safer, more welcoming public spaces. Designed for community voices and stakeholder connections; registration required.
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A community hour focused on the downtown business resilience strategy, with updates from the project team and time for questions and discussion. Help shape next steps aimed at long term vitality and resilience in Downtown Asheville.

A community hour focused on the downtown business resilience strategy, with updates from the project team and time for questions and discussion. Help shape next steps aimed at long term vitality and resilience in Downtown Asheville.
A community hour focused on the downtown business resilience strategy, with updates from the project team and time for questions and discussion. Help shape next steps aimed at long term vitality and resilience in Downtown Asheville.

A guided walk exploring Asheville’s Art Deco architecture, spotlighting signature design details and historic context around the Asheville High School area. Expect stops for photo-worthy facades, local history, and time for questions.

A guided walk exploring Asheville’s Art Deco architecture, spotlighting signature design details and historic context around the Asheville High School area. Expect stops for photo-worthy facades, local history, and time for questions.
A guided walk exploring Asheville’s Art Deco architecture, spotlighting signature design details and historic context around the Asheville High School area. Expect stops for photo-worthy facades, local history, and time for questions.

Convenient bike valet service at Pack Square Park during Downtown After 5, providing secure bicycle parking and an easy way to arrive car free. A friendly advocacy hub for local cycling connections in the heart of downtown.

Convenient bike valet service at Pack Square Park during Downtown After 5, providing secure bicycle parking and an easy way to arrive car free. A friendly advocacy hub for local cycling connections in the heart of downtown.
Convenient bike valet service at Pack Square Park during Downtown After 5, providing secure bicycle parking and an easy way to arrive car free. A friendly advocacy hub for local cycling connections in the heart of downtown.

Self guided evening stroll through Downtown Asheville’s Arts District with open galleries, pop up artist tables, and street side installations. Browse local work, meet makers, and soak up a lively First Friday downtown atmosphere.

Self guided evening stroll through Downtown Asheville’s Arts District with open galleries, pop up artist tables, and street side installations. Browse local work, meet makers, and soak up a lively First Friday downtown atmosphere.
Self guided evening stroll through Downtown Asheville’s Arts District with open galleries, pop up artist tables, and street side installations. Browse local work, meet makers, and soak up a lively First Friday downtown atmosphere.

A monthly lunchtime talk and discussion on urban forests and the ecosystem services they provide, exploring how tree canopy and green infrastructure are often overlooked in development planning. Expect conservation focused community conversation and practical context for local policy.

A monthly lunchtime talk and discussion on urban forests and the ecosystem services they provide, exploring how tree canopy and green infrastructure are often overlooked in development planning. Expect conservation focused community conversation and practical context for local policy.
A monthly lunchtime talk and discussion on urban forests and the ecosystem services they provide, exploring how tree canopy and green infrastructure are often overlooked in development planning. Expect conservation focused community conversation and practical context for local policy.

Nonpartisan door to door canvassing’s Southside with a thorough pre canvass training on scripts, setup, and the MiniVAN mobile canvassing app. Beginner friendly outreach focused on voter engagement and local civic participation.

Nonpartisan door to door canvassing’s Southside with a thorough pre canvass training on scripts, setup, and the MiniVAN mobile canvassing app. Beginner friendly outreach focused on voter engagement and local civic participation.
Nonpartisan door to door canvassing’s Southside with a thorough pre canvass training on scripts, setup, and the MiniVAN mobile canvassing app. Beginner friendly outreach focused on voter engagement and local civic participation.

A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand lived experience. Learn how systemic barriers shape daily life while mapping local support services and practical resources.

A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand lived experience. Learn how systemic barriers shape daily life while mapping local support services and practical resources.
A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand lived experience. Learn how systemic barriers shape daily life while mapping local support services and practical resources.

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.

Community briefing and discussion centered on the city’s Strategic Housing Plan, with updates on local housing strategies and initiatives. A civic summit for advocates, developers, lenders, nonprofits, and residents focused on strengthening housing across Henderson County and Western North Carolina.

Community briefing and discussion centered on the city’s Strategic Housing Plan, with updates on local housing strategies and initiatives. A civic summit for advocates, developers, lenders, nonprofits, and residents focused on strengthening housing across Henderson County and Western North Carolina.
Community briefing and discussion centered on the city’s Strategic Housing Plan, with updates on local housing strategies and initiatives. A civic summit for advocates, developers, lenders, nonprofits, and residents focused on strengthening housing across Henderson County and Western North Carolina.

Free ongoing educational programming for Western North Carolina residents centered on practical resilience skills and community support. Drop in for learning sessions that connect participants with local resources and tools for navigating stress and recovery.

Free ongoing educational programming for Western North Carolina residents centered on practical resilience skills and community support. Drop in for learning sessions that connect participants with local resources and tools for navigating stress and recovery.
Free ongoing educational programming for Western North Carolina residents centered on practical resilience skills and community support. Drop in for learning sessions that connect participants with local resources and tools for navigating stress and recovery.
Rapid-fire PechaKucha talks from Asheville locals—20 slides at 20 seconds each—deliver a tight mix of design, culture, and personal storytelling. Post-show hanging out continues in a bar setting with strong nonalcoholic options and a food truck.
Rapid-fire PechaKucha talks from Asheville locals—20 slides at 20 seconds each—deliver a tight mix of design, culture, and personal storytelling. Post-show hanging out continues in a bar setting with strong nonalcoholic options and a food truck.
Rapid-fire PechaKucha talks from Asheville locals—20 slides at 20 seconds each—deliver a tight mix of design, culture, and personal storytelling. Post-show hanging out continues in a bar setting with strong nonalcoholic options and a food truck.
A playful downtown scavenger hunt in Pack Square Park built to spark authentic conversation and new friendships among Asheville newcomers. Expect teamwork-driven prompts, quick icebreakers, and lots of casual community connection outdoors.
A playful downtown scavenger hunt in Pack Square Park built to spark authentic conversation and new friendships among Asheville newcomers. Expect teamwork-driven prompts, quick icebreakers, and lots of casual community connection outdoors.
A playful downtown scavenger hunt in Pack Square Park built to spark authentic conversation and new friendships among Asheville newcomers. Expect teamwork-driven prompts, quick icebreakers, and lots of casual community connection outdoors.

A science focused community talk on how urban forests support ecosystem services and climate resilience, and why tree canopy is often undervalued in development planning. Led by UNCA and MHU biology professors with Q and A discussion.

A science focused community talk on how urban forests support ecosystem services and climate resilience, and why tree canopy is often undervalued in development planning. Led by UNCA and MHU biology professors with Q and A discussion.
A science focused community talk on how urban forests support ecosystem services and climate resilience, and why tree canopy is often undervalued in development planning. Led by UNCA and MHU biology professors with Q and A discussion.
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.
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 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.

Practical bear safety guidance for living and recreating in Western North Carolina, with strategies to prevent conflicts and protect wildlife. Learn BearWise habits for trash, food storage, and neighborhood awareness in bear country.

Practical bear safety guidance for living and recreating in Western North Carolina, with strategies to prevent conflicts and protect wildlife. Learn BearWise habits for trash, food storage, and neighborhood awareness in bear country.
Practical bear safety guidance for living and recreating in Western North Carolina, with strategies to prevent conflicts and protect wildlife. Learn BearWise habits for trash, food storage, and neighborhood awareness in bear country.

Two weeks of Asheville wide craft beer events spanning tastings, brewer meetups, and community gatherings across multiple venues. Expect curated beer dinner pairings plus educational panels on WNC’s brewing ecosystem and industry connections.

Two weeks of Asheville wide craft beer events spanning tastings, brewer meetups, and community gatherings across multiple venues. Expect curated beer dinner pairings plus educational panels on WNC’s brewing ecosystem and industry connections.
Two weeks of Asheville wide craft beer events spanning tastings, brewer meetups, and community gatherings across multiple venues. Expect curated beer dinner pairings plus educational panels on WNC’s brewing ecosystem and industry connections.

Monthly public board meeting of the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority at Explore Asheville, with agendas posted 48 hours in advance and meeting materials, minutes, and performance recaps published afterward for community oversight and tourism planning.

Monthly public board meeting of the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority at Explore Asheville, with agendas posted 48 hours in advance and meeting materials, minutes, and performance recaps published afterward for community oversight and tourism planning.
Monthly public board meeting of the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority at Explore Asheville, with agendas posted 48 hours in advance and meeting materials, minutes, and performance recaps published afterward for community oversight and tourism planning.

Practical communication workshop focused on understanding conflict patterns and building stronger connection through mindful listening and clear expression. Expect guided discussion and tools you can use in relationships, work, and community life.

Practical communication workshop focused on understanding conflict patterns and building stronger connection through mindful listening and clear expression. Expect guided discussion and tools you can use in relationships, work, and community life.
Practical communication workshop focused on understanding conflict patterns and building stronger connection through mindful listening and clear expression. Expect guided discussion and tools you can use in relationships, work, and community life.

Interactive docent led gallery walk through a current featured exhibition with conversational prompts and close looking. Drop in without reservations for an accessible, educational tour inside the Asheville Art Museum.

Interactive docent led gallery walk through a current featured exhibition with conversational prompts and close looking. Drop in without reservations for an accessible, educational tour inside the Asheville Art Museum.
Interactive docent led gallery walk through a current featured exhibition with conversational prompts and close looking. Drop in without reservations for an accessible, educational tour inside the Asheville Art Museum.