Economic Development
Two major economic development projects to bring more than 700 jobs to Huntsville
August 19, 2025
The City of Huntsville entered into project development agreements with two companies that will significantly expand job opportunities and capital investment. The agreements with Performance Drone Works (PDW) and Parsons Corporation will create more than 700 jobs as well as a combined $14 million in new facilities. Due to the size and scope, each company will be eligible for City incentives for employee training, recruitment and relocation, as well as other [more]
Read MoreCity Council approves annexation of 572 acres in north Huntsville
August 14, 2025
The City Council approved the annexation of 572.48 acres in north Huntsville at Thursday’s Council meeting. The land is north of Bob Wade Lane and bisected by Mt. Lebanon Road. The Sam and Rosa Harris Family Farm LLC submitted the request for annexation. The land is expected to be developed through a master planning process for residential and commercial development. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at its Aug. 26 meeting [more]
Read MoreCity’s updated Major Street Plan approved by Planning Commission
August 14, 2025
An update on the City of Huntsville’s Major Street Plan by the City’s Planning Department provided a glimpse at the future while highlighting recent road improvements and popular traffic thoroughfares. In a recent presentation to the Planning Commission, City Planner James Vandiver gave an overview of the changes made to the Major Street Plan. The Planning Commission unanimously approved the updated Plan. Traffic moves along Research Park Boulevard, right, and University Drive, [more]
Read MorePlanning Department to host multi-day public input session on University Drive study
August 14, 2025
As the City’s Planning Department continues its University Drive Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Planning Study, the public is invited to provide input during multi-day sessions at City Hall. The TOD study is analyzing the integration of public transportation and development along University Drive with a focus on three areas: Northwoods, University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) and MidCity District. The City’s Manager of Urban and Long-Range Planning, Dennis Madsen, gives a presentation [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Music Officer joins Gov. Ivey at signing of landmark entertainment industry bill
August 4, 2025
Huntsville Music Officer Matt Mandrella joined Gov. Kay Ivey, Alabama Film Officer Meghann Bridgeman and legislative leaders in Montgomery on Thursday, July 31, for the ceremonial signing of Senate Bill 177, a landmark update to Alabama’s Entertainment Industry Incentive Act of 2009. The new law, which takes effect October 1, 2025, expands Alabama’s support of creative industries by officially including music albums as qualified productions under the state’s entertainment rebate program. The [more]
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