Economic Development
Huntsville sells surplus land off Bibb Garrett Road
October 10, 2024
The parcel in blue in the top left corner represents the land sold by the City on the north side of Bibb Garrett Road. I-65 is seen on the left side of the map. Huntsville is selling 23.94 acres of City-owned land off Bibb Garrett Road in Limestone County, which has been declared surplus. Fennel Noble Family Limited Partnership will purchase the property for the appraised price of $718,000. The land is expected [more]
Read MoreCity seeking federal transportation grant for ‘Connecting the Cove’ project
October 10, 2024
The City of Huntsville aims to enhance connectivity and plans to apply for a federal Transportation Alternatives grant to bring a vital project to fruition. The “Connecting the Cove” project seeks to add 2,100 linear feet of sidewalk connection along Caldwell Lane and a half-mile extension of the Big Cove Creek Greenway from Cranfield Road to Caldwell Lane. The project would provide a missing link to the Big Cove Creek Greenway [more]
Read MoreHuntsville approves engineering contracts for PARC project
August 8, 2024
Plans for the Pedestrian Access and Redevelopment Corridor (PARC) are moving ahead following approval of engineering design contracts associated that meet state and federal grant requirements. A $1,929,000 contract with Rosales + Partners will finalize plans for the cable suspension bridge across Memorial Parkway. The contract scope includes permitting, testing, specifications, details and peer review. A $999,978 contract with Garver LLC will outline plans for Pinhook Creek channel improvements. The contract scope [more]
Read MoreStudy to analyze development options near Northern Bypass
June 13, 2024
With the rapid growth and development occurring in north Huntsville, the City engaged Smith Gee Studio to develop a land use plan for future development for the area where Bob Wade Lane and the under-construction Northern Bypass intersect with Memorial Parkway. The area is already seeing new projects with a groundbreaking held last month for Food City, which will anchor the Gateway Commons development. New residential projects are also in plans [more]
Read MoreCity seeks applicants for first Affordable Housing Manager position
May 8, 2024
Affordable housing is a top concern for families nationwide, especially in cities experiencing rapid growth. To ensure Huntsville stays on top of this concern, the City of Huntsville is currently seeking applicants for its first Affordable Housing Manager. The City’s new Affordable Housing Manager will be tasked with developing and implementing strategies, policies and plans to address the housing needs of the community by collaborating with various stakeholders to create affordable, [more]
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