AIA WNC- The RAD Recovery: At the Intersection of Resilience + Creativity
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.
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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.
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 discussion with preservationists from First Baptist Church, Hopkins Chapel, and the Basilica of St. Lawrence exploring creative strategies to preserve Asheville's architecturally and culturally significant historic churches; moderated by Jessie Landl, free for members.

Panel discussion with preservationists from First Baptist Church, Hopkins Chapel, and the Basilica of St. Lawrence exploring creative strategies to preserve Asheville's architecturally and culturally significant historic churches; moderated by Jessie Landl, free for members.
Panel discussion with preservationists from First Baptist Church, Hopkins Chapel, and the Basilica of St. Lawrence exploring creative strategies to preserve Asheville's architecturally and culturally significant historic churches; moderated by Jessie Landl, free for members.

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.

Hybrid policy roundtable convening Asheville business leaders, municipal officials, and economic experts to assess post-crisis recovery strategies, share data driven recommendations, and solicit community input through moderated discussion and Q&A; hosted by AVL Today.

Hybrid policy roundtable convening Asheville business leaders, municipal officials, and economic experts to assess post-crisis recovery strategies, share data driven recommendations, and solicit community input through moderated discussion and Q&A; hosted by AVL Today.
Hybrid policy roundtable convening Asheville business leaders, municipal officials, and economic experts to assess post-crisis recovery strategies, share data driven recommendations, and solicit community input through moderated discussion and Q&A; hosted by AVL Today.
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.

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.

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.

Virtual special meeting of the Asheville Regional Housing Consortium convening municipal leaders and stakeholders to review regional housing strategies, policy updates, funding priorities, and opportunities for public input.

Virtual special meeting of the Asheville Regional Housing Consortium convening municipal leaders and stakeholders to review regional housing strategies, policy updates, funding priorities, and opportunities for public input.
Virtual special meeting of the Asheville Regional Housing Consortium convening municipal leaders and stakeholders to review regional housing strategies, policy updates, funding priorities, and opportunities for public input.

Residents and stakeholders gather in a lively taproom for a city-hosted annual meeting, mixing public updates and stakeholder Q&A with casual networking over draft beer.

Residents and stakeholders gather in a lively taproom for a city-hosted annual meeting, mixing public updates and stakeholder Q&A with casual networking over draft beer.
Residents and stakeholders gather in a lively taproom for a city-hosted annual meeting, mixing public updates and stakeholder Q&A with casual networking over draft beer.

Monthly neighborhood meeting focusing on local civic issues, agenda driven updates from city staff, and facilitated public comment for resident questions, project updates, and community planning.

Monthly neighborhood meeting focusing on local civic issues, agenda driven updates from city staff, and facilitated public comment for resident questions, project updates, and community planning.
Monthly neighborhood meeting focusing on local civic issues, agenda driven updates from city staff, and facilitated public comment for resident questions, project updates, and community planning.
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.

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.
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.
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.

Slow, contemplative art sessions blending guided creative prompts with quiet reflection to restore spirit and calm the mind; virtual studio mornings on 2nd and 4th Sundays for beginners and experienced makers.

Slow, contemplative art sessions blending guided creative prompts with quiet reflection to restore spirit and calm the mind; virtual studio mornings on 2nd and 4th Sundays for beginners and experienced makers.
Slow, contemplative art sessions blending guided creative prompts with quiet reflection to restore spirit and calm the mind; virtual studio mornings on 2nd and 4th Sundays for beginners and experienced makers.

Practical peer-led session exploring manifestation techniques and identity work for remote professionals, with confidentiality agreements and group discussion on productivity, boundaries, goal-setting, and community support for digital nomads.

Practical peer-led session exploring manifestation techniques and identity work for remote professionals, with confidentiality agreements and group discussion on productivity, boundaries, goal-setting, and community support for digital nomads.
Practical peer-led session exploring manifestation techniques and identity work for remote professionals, with confidentiality agreements and group discussion on productivity, boundaries, goal-setting, and community support for digital nomads.
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.

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.