
Strong Towns Asheville - Monthly Meeting
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.
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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.

Public city government session held in the Council Chamber at Asheville City Hall, with agenda items, public comment, and official votes on local policies. A civic engagement opportunity to hear updates and observe decision making.

Public city government session held in the Council Chamber at Asheville City Hall, with agenda items, public comment, and official votes on local policies. A civic engagement opportunity to hear updates and observe decision making.
Public city government session held in the Council Chamber at Asheville City Hall, with agenda items, public comment, and official votes on local policies. A civic engagement opportunity to hear updates and observe decision making.

Worker-led meet-up focused on labor justice, organizing strategy, and practical skill building. Monthly cross-industry conversations create space to discuss pressing workplace issues, connect with other workers, and coordinate collective action.

Worker-led meet-up focused on labor justice, organizing strategy, and practical skill building. Monthly cross-industry conversations create space to discuss pressing workplace issues, connect with other workers, and coordinate collective action.
Worker-led meet-up focused on labor justice, organizing strategy, and practical skill building. Monthly cross-industry conversations create space to discuss pressing workplace issues, connect with other workers, and coordinate collective action.

Low key pitch practice night where founders and locals workshop startup and small business ideas in front of a supportive crowd. Expect casual networking with WNC’s entrepreneurial community plus free pizza and drinks for pitchers and listeners alike.

Low key pitch practice night where founders and locals workshop startup and small business ideas in front of a supportive crowd. Expect casual networking with WNC’s entrepreneurial community plus free pizza and drinks for pitchers and listeners alike.
Low key pitch practice night where founders and locals workshop startup and small business ideas in front of a supportive crowd. Expect casual networking with WNC’s entrepreneurial community plus free pizza and drinks for pitchers and listeners alike.

Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting focused on local governance, county policy, and public business. Held at the Buncombe County Courthouse with an in person civic agenda and community participation.

Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting focused on local governance, county policy, and public business. Held at the Buncombe County Courthouse with an in person civic agenda and community participation.
Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting focused on local governance, county policy, and public business. Held at the Buncombe County Courthouse with an in person civic agenda and community participation.

Midday operating committee meeting focused on Mountain Community Capital Fund priorities, decisions, and project oversight. A civic, discussion-driven setting for residents and stakeholders interested in local investment strategy and community development.

Midday operating committee meeting focused on Mountain Community Capital Fund priorities, decisions, and project oversight. A civic, discussion-driven setting for residents and stakeholders interested in local investment strategy and community development.
Midday operating committee meeting focused on Mountain Community Capital Fund priorities, decisions, and project oversight. A civic, discussion-driven setting for residents and stakeholders interested in local investment strategy and community development.
An annual community meeting focused on permanently affordable housing and land trust strategies in Old Fort and across Western North Carolina. Hear updates, connect with local partners, and learn practical ways to support long term housing stability.
An annual community meeting focused on permanently affordable housing and land trust strategies in Old Fort and across Western North Carolina. Hear updates, connect with local partners, and learn practical ways to support long term housing stability.
An annual community meeting focused on permanently affordable housing and land trust strategies in Old Fort and across Western North Carolina. Hear updates, connect with local partners, and learn practical ways to support long term housing stability.

Free monthly meetup for Asheville health and wellness professionals to build referral partnerships and strategic collaborations. Expect casual networking plus guest speaker insights geared toward growing client bases and practitioner support.

Free monthly meetup for Asheville health and wellness professionals to build referral partnerships and strategic collaborations. Expect casual networking plus guest speaker insights geared toward growing client bases and practitioner support.
Free monthly meetup for Asheville health and wellness professionals to build referral partnerships and strategic collaborations. Expect casual networking plus guest speaker insights geared toward growing client bases and practitioner support.

A moderated city council candidate forum centered on Asheville transportation and bike-friendly policy, with time for Q&A and direct conversations. Held in a casual brewery beer garden setting geared toward informed civic engagement and voter education.

A moderated city council candidate forum centered on Asheville transportation and bike-friendly policy, with time for Q&A and direct conversations. Held in a casual brewery beer garden setting geared toward informed civic engagement and voter education.
A moderated city council candidate forum centered on Asheville transportation and bike-friendly policy, with time for Q&A and direct conversations. Held in a casual brewery beer garden setting geared toward informed civic engagement and voter education.
An evening meetup for Asheville men focused on community building, new connections, and getting plugged into local men’s groups. Gather at a relaxed brewery space for conversation, support, and involvement opportunities.
An evening meetup for Asheville men focused on community building, new connections, and getting plugged into local men’s groups. Gather at a relaxed brewery space for conversation, support, and involvement opportunities.
An evening meetup for Asheville men focused on community building, new connections, and getting plugged into local men’s groups. Gather at a relaxed brewery space for conversation, support, and involvement opportunities.

Public Civil Service Board meeting focused on city personnel and civil service policies, with time for updates, discussion, and civic input. A practical, agenda-driven evening for residents tracking local government decisions.

Public Civil Service Board meeting focused on city personnel and civil service policies, with time for updates, discussion, and civic input. A practical, agenda-driven evening for residents tracking local government decisions.
Public Civil Service Board meeting focused on city personnel and civil service policies, with time for updates, discussion, and civic input. A practical, agenda-driven evening for residents tracking local government decisions.

Monthly Zoom meeting for a regional coalition advancing living wage policies in Brevard and surrounding areas. Discussion-based civic organizing with Just Economics partners, focused on worker pay, local advocacy strategy, and community collaboration.

Monthly Zoom meeting for a regional coalition advancing living wage policies in Brevard and surrounding areas. Discussion-based civic organizing with Just Economics partners, focused on worker pay, local advocacy strategy, and community collaboration.
Monthly Zoom meeting for a regional coalition advancing living wage policies in Brevard and surrounding areas. Discussion-based civic organizing with Just Economics partners, focused on worker pay, local advocacy strategy, and community collaboration.

Real estate investors and aspiring dealmakers gather for relationship-driven networking and Asheville market talk, swapping current investing strategies and collaboration leads. Chapter-style meetup format emphasizes building connections that turn into partnerships and closed deals.

Real estate investors and aspiring dealmakers gather for relationship-driven networking and Asheville market talk, swapping current investing strategies and collaboration leads. Chapter-style meetup format emphasizes building connections that turn into partnerships and closed deals.
Real estate investors and aspiring dealmakers gather for relationship-driven networking and Asheville market talk, swapping current investing strategies and collaboration leads. Chapter-style meetup format emphasizes building connections that turn into partnerships and closed deals.

Public town council meeting with agenda items, discussion, and decisions on local government matters. Open to all interested residents for civic engagement and community input at Town Hall.

Public town council meeting with agenda items, discussion, and decisions on local government matters. Open to all interested residents for civic engagement and community input at Town Hall.
Public town council meeting with agenda items, discussion, and decisions on local government matters. Open to all interested residents for civic engagement and community input at Town Hall.

Hybrid public meeting focused on Asheville’s infrastructure recovery planning, with updates, discussion, and opportunities for public input. Combines in-person attendance with online access for community stakeholders and city leaders.

Hybrid public meeting focused on Asheville’s infrastructure recovery planning, with updates, discussion, and opportunities for public input. Combines in-person attendance with online access for community stakeholders and city leaders.
Hybrid public meeting focused on Asheville’s infrastructure recovery planning, with updates, discussion, and opportunities for public input. Combines in-person attendance with online access for community stakeholders and city leaders.

Midweek community gathering to meet neighbors, share local resources, and connect people who need help with those offering services. Open public meeting geared toward Swannanoa community support and mutual aid.

Midweek community gathering to meet neighbors, share local resources, and connect people who need help with those offering services. Open public meeting geared toward Swannanoa community support and mutual aid.
Midweek community gathering to meet neighbors, share local resources, and connect people who need help with those offering services. Open public meeting geared toward Swannanoa community support and mutual aid.
A free monthly business mixer where local entrepreneurs and professionals trade referrals, spark collaborations, and build community connections in a casual Asheville wellness center setting.
A free monthly business mixer where local entrepreneurs and professionals trade referrals, spark collaborations, and build community connections in a casual Asheville wellness center setting.
A free monthly business mixer where local entrepreneurs and professionals trade referrals, spark collaborations, and build community connections in a casual Asheville wellness center setting.

Public town council session at Black Mountain Town Hall focused on municipal updates, discussion, and formal votes. Agenda items are posted online, with space for residents to attend and stay informed on local government decisions.

Public town council session at Black Mountain Town Hall focused on municipal updates, discussion, and formal votes. Agenda items are posted online, with space for residents to attend and stay informed on local government decisions.
Public town council session at Black Mountain Town Hall focused on municipal updates, discussion, and formal votes. Agenda items are posted online, with space for residents to attend and stay informed on local government decisions.

A weekly evening group road cycling ride rolling out from a local bike shop, with meet-up at 5:30pm and wheels down at 6pm. Open-to-everyone pace for outdoor fitness, social riding, and community connection through late summer.

A weekly evening group road cycling ride rolling out from a local bike shop, with meet-up at 5:30pm and wheels down at 6pm. Open-to-everyone pace for outdoor fitness, social riding, and community connection through late summer.
A weekly evening group road cycling ride rolling out from a local bike shop, with meet-up at 5:30pm and wheels down at 6pm. Open-to-everyone pace for outdoor fitness, social riding, and community connection through late summer.

Low pressure Toastmasters style speaking practice where you can show up and speak every week with a supportive group of 15–25 members. Guests attend free with no prep, focusing on confidence building, feedback, and leadership skills.

Low pressure Toastmasters style speaking practice where you can show up and speak every week with a supportive group of 15–25 members. Guests attend free with no prep, focusing on confidence building, feedback, and leadership skills.
Low pressure Toastmasters style speaking practice where you can show up and speak every week with a supportive group of 15–25 members. Guests attend free with no prep, focusing on confidence building, feedback, and leadership skills.