RISING STRONG: Greenways for Connection and Resilience
Practical strategies for greenway design that reduce flooding, strengthen neighborhood connections, and preserve natural corridors; local residents and experts share case studies, funding tips, and next step planning for Swannanoa area resilience.
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Regional resilience leaders and community partners convene for collaborative capacity-building sessions focused on emergency preparedness, mutual aid coordination, and network-building best practices to strengthen local response systems.
Regional resilience leaders and community partners convene for collaborative capacity-building sessions focused on emergency preparedness, mutual aid coordination, and network-building best practices to strengthen local response systems.
Panel and community discussion on recovery and resilience strategies for Asheville’s River Arts District, connecting architects, RiverLink, and local stakeholders in a church venue for cross-disciplinary dialogue and creative solutions.
Panel and community discussion on recovery and resilience strategies for Asheville’s River Arts District, connecting architects, RiverLink, and local stakeholders in a church venue for cross-disciplinary dialogue and creative solutions.
Panel and community discussion on recovery and resilience strategies for Asheville’s River Arts District, connecting architects, RiverLink, and local stakeholders in a church venue for cross-disciplinary dialogue and creative solutions.

Practical winter bike commuting workshop covering bike safety, route selection, bicycle infrastructure, and lock strategies; includes urban cycling tips and a free balaclava to help beginners and seasoned commuters ride confidently.

Practical winter bike commuting workshop covering bike safety, route selection, bicycle infrastructure, and lock strategies; includes urban cycling tips and a free balaclava to help beginners and seasoned commuters ride confidently.
Practical winter bike commuting workshop covering bike safety, route selection, bicycle infrastructure, and lock strategies; includes urban cycling tips and a free balaclava to help beginners and seasoned commuters ride confidently.
Hands on workshop teaching practical budgeting, debt reduction tactics, and long term investing strategies to build financial freedom; participants leave with actionable tools, templates, and community resource referrals.
Hands on workshop teaching practical budgeting, debt reduction tactics, and long term investing strategies to build financial freedom; participants leave with actionable tools, templates, and community resource referrals.
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Pedal through blossoming neighborhoods and scenic greenways on a relaxed, all-abilities spring group ride with family friendly stops, coffee and snack breaks, and brief advocacy highlights promoting safer streets.

Pedal through blossoming neighborhoods and scenic greenways on a relaxed, all-abilities spring group ride with family friendly stops, coffee and snack breaks, and brief advocacy highlights promoting safer streets.
Pedal through blossoming neighborhoods and scenic greenways on a relaxed, all-abilities spring group ride with family friendly stops, coffee and snack breaks, and brief advocacy highlights promoting safer streets.

Documentary photos and first person testimony illuminate systemic barriers and community resilience in poverty and houselessness. Attendees can take an educational walk, view film exhibits, hear lived experience panelists, and sample snacks.

Documentary photos and first person testimony illuminate systemic barriers and community resilience in poverty and houselessness. Attendees can take an educational walk, view film exhibits, hear lived experience panelists, and sample snacks.
Documentary photos and first person testimony illuminate systemic barriers and community resilience in poverty and houselessness. Attendees can take an educational walk, view film exhibits, hear lived experience panelists, and sample snacks.
Interactive workshops and panel discussions equip teens with resilience skills, stress management techniques, and advocacy tools, alongside networking and community resources at a conference center summit focused on youth empowerment and action oriented skill building.
Interactive workshops and panel discussions equip teens with resilience skills, stress management techniques, and advocacy tools, alongside networking and community resources at a conference center summit focused on youth empowerment and action oriented skill building.
Interactive workshops and panel discussions equip teens with resilience skills, stress management techniques, and advocacy tools, alongside networking and community resources at a conference center summit focused on youth empowerment and action oriented skill building.
In-person community gathering for Connect Buncombe and Friends of Fonta Flora State Trail to share trail advocacy updates, partnership plans, volunteer opportunities, and local conservation next steps in a casual brewery taproom.
In-person community gathering for Connect Buncombe and Friends of Fonta Flora State Trail to share trail advocacy updates, partnership plans, volunteer opportunities, and local conservation next steps in a casual brewery taproom.
In-person community gathering for Connect Buncombe and Friends of Fonta Flora State Trail to share trail advocacy updates, partnership plans, volunteer opportunities, and local conservation next steps in a casual brewery taproom.
Inclusive, intergenerational facilitated dialogue exploring roots of unity and racial healing through personal storytelling, guided small-group discussion, restorative practices, and collaborative action planning to strengthen neighborhood relationships and civic engagement.
Inclusive, intergenerational facilitated dialogue exploring roots of unity and racial healing through personal storytelling, guided small-group discussion, restorative practices, and collaborative action planning to strengthen neighborhood relationships and civic engagement.
Inclusive, intergenerational facilitated dialogue exploring roots of unity and racial healing through personal storytelling, guided small-group discussion, restorative practices, and collaborative action planning to strengthen neighborhood relationships and civic engagement.

Strategic afternoon session at The Orange Peel focused on community building and cross-sector collaboration, with panel discussions, partner showcases, and breakout networking to shape Asheville’s initiatives for the year ahead.

Strategic afternoon session at The Orange Peel focused on community building and cross-sector collaboration, with panel discussions, partner showcases, and breakout networking to shape Asheville’s initiatives for the year ahead.
Strategic afternoon session at The Orange Peel focused on community building and cross-sector collaboration, with panel discussions, partner showcases, and breakout networking to shape Asheville’s initiatives for the year ahead.

City Council Formal Meeting at Asheville City Hall featuring municipal discussions and accessible meeting materials in a shared folder. Community members and stakeholders in local governance and education are welcome.

City Council Formal Meeting at Asheville City Hall featuring municipal discussions and accessible meeting materials in a shared folder. Community members and stakeholders in local governance and education are welcome.
City Council Formal Meeting at Asheville City Hall featuring municipal discussions and accessible meeting materials in a shared folder. Community members and stakeholders in local governance and education are welcome.
Practical half-day workshop for landowners and farmers covering zoning impacts, conservation easements, permitting, and stewardship strategies, with Q&A and resource referrals from Cooperative Extension educators.
Practical half-day workshop for landowners and farmers covering zoning impacts, conservation easements, permitting, and stewardship strategies, with Q&A and resource referrals from Cooperative Extension educators.
Practical half-day workshop for landowners and farmers covering zoning impacts, conservation easements, permitting, and stewardship strategies, with Q&A and resource referrals from Cooperative Extension educators.
Facilitated civic dialogue exploring equitable, sustainable community visions and practical next steps for local action. Free ticket reserves your spot for a participatory conversation hosted by Meaningful Conversations Asheville.
Facilitated civic dialogue exploring equitable, sustainable community visions and practical next steps for local action. Free ticket reserves your spot for a participatory conversation hosted by Meaningful Conversations Asheville.
Facilitated civic dialogue exploring equitable, sustainable community visions and practical next steps for local action. Free ticket reserves your spot for a participatory conversation hosted by Meaningful Conversations Asheville.

One-hour virtual training teaching trauma-informed psychological first aid and simple, powerful strategies to support others after crises; free for WNC residents and held weekly on Zoom.

One-hour virtual training teaching trauma-informed psychological first aid and simple, powerful strategies to support others after crises; free for WNC residents and held weekly on Zoom.
One-hour virtual training teaching trauma-informed psychological first aid and simple, powerful strategies to support others after crises; free for WNC residents and held weekly on Zoom.
Hands-on workshop teaching issue mapping techniques to clarify policy priorities and craft clear asks for elected officials, paired with casual coffee and bagel networking in a community-focused wellness center setting.
Hands-on workshop teaching issue mapping techniques to clarify policy priorities and craft clear asks for elected officials, paired with casual coffee and bagel networking in a community-focused wellness center setting.
Hands-on workshop teaching issue mapping techniques to clarify policy priorities and craft clear asks for elected officials, paired with casual coffee and bagel networking in a community-focused wellness center setting.

Special meeting focused on neighborhood issues, agenda review, and public comment to shape community driven recommendations on local planning, zoning, neighborhood safety, and infrastructure projects.

Special meeting focused on neighborhood issues, agenda review, and public comment to shape community driven recommendations on local planning, zoning, neighborhood safety, and infrastructure projects.
Special meeting focused on neighborhood issues, agenda review, and public comment to shape community driven recommendations on local planning, zoning, neighborhood safety, and infrastructure projects.

Casual, all levels group ride through Asheville streets promoting bike advocacy and community connection, led by Asheville on Bikes; social stops and a relaxed urban route welcome riders of every age and skill.

Casual, all levels group ride through Asheville streets promoting bike advocacy and community connection, led by Asheville on Bikes; social stops and a relaxed urban route welcome riders of every age and skill.
Casual, all levels group ride through Asheville streets promoting bike advocacy and community connection, led by Asheville on Bikes; social stops and a relaxed urban route welcome riders of every age and skill.

One mile 90 minute walk led by neighbors with lived experience of poverty, mapping systemic barriers, service gaps, and nearby resources through first person stories and site stops for practical resource navigation.

One mile 90 minute walk led by neighbors with lived experience of poverty, mapping systemic barriers, service gaps, and nearby resources through first person stories and site stops for practical resource navigation.
One mile 90 minute walk led by neighbors with lived experience of poverty, mapping systemic barriers, service gaps, and nearby resources through first person stories and site stops for practical resource navigation.

Pedal-friendly neighborhood cruise ending at a local café for outdoor coffee and conversation; relaxed pacing and mostly flat, bike-friendly routes suited to riders of all abilities, hosted by Asheville on Bikes.

Pedal-friendly neighborhood cruise ending at a local café for outdoor coffee and conversation; relaxed pacing and mostly flat, bike-friendly routes suited to riders of all abilities, hosted by Asheville on Bikes.
Pedal-friendly neighborhood cruise ending at a local café for outdoor coffee and conversation; relaxed pacing and mostly flat, bike-friendly routes suited to riders of all abilities, hosted by Asheville on Bikes.

Civic discussion with State Representative Eric Ager and area farmers, featuring farmer shares and open Q&A at Pisgah Brewing Co; bring nonperishable donations for Appalachian Community Relief's food drive.

Civic discussion with State Representative Eric Ager and area farmers, featuring farmer shares and open Q&A at Pisgah Brewing Co; bring nonperishable donations for Appalachian Community Relief's food drive.
Civic discussion with State Representative Eric Ager and area farmers, featuring farmer shares and open Q&A at Pisgah Brewing Co; bring nonperishable donations for Appalachian Community Relief's food drive.