Economic Development
City approves $4.73 million in support of redevelopment of Huntsville’s Summit into Meridian Commons
September 11, 2025
The City of Huntsville is moving forward with support for the $22 million redevelopment of Huntsville Summit Apartments into Meridian Commons, a modern senior housing community. Community Development will contribute $4.73 million in federal Emergency Rental Assistance 2 (ERA2) funds toward the effort. The project will leverage more than $17 million in additional investment to create 100 affordable rental units for low-income seniors and disabled residents. Located at 111 Walker Avenue NE, [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville moving forward on Holmes Avenue multimodal safety enhancements
September 11, 2025
The City is moving forward on extensive improvements and safety enhancements along a 3.25-mile stretch of Holmes Avenue between downtown and the University of Alabama in Huntsville campus. The City Council approved Mayor Tommy Battle to sign the grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) for the Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant. The City won a competitive $21.6 million USDOT grant last year to create a multimodal transportation [more]
Read MoreTwo 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]
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