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City of Huntsville approves major expansion of Ice Sports Center

June 26, 2025 Click to view City of Huntsville approves major expansion of Ice Sports Center

The City of Huntsville is moving forward with a major expansion of the Huntsville Ice Sports Center (ISC), doubling the size of the existing facility to better serve the growing demand for ice sports and recreation. City Council approved a $44.6 million construction contract with ARCO/Murray National Holdings, Inc. to begin work on the project, which will add 118,822 square feet to the existing 83,934-square-foot facility. Construction is expected to be [more]

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City of Huntsville Launches Master Planning Process for Historic Depot Site

June 24, 2025 Click to view City of Huntsville Launches Master Planning Process for Historic Depot Site

Public Invited to Help Shape the Future of 165-Year-Old Landmark The City of Huntsville is embarking on a visionary master planning process for the historic Huntsville Depot and its surrounding 7-acre property in downtown Huntsville. As one of Alabama’s most treasured landmarks, the City is inviting the public to help determine new civic and community uses that will preserve the site’s legacy while activating it for future generations. Completed in 1860, the [more]

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Cyber security company selects Huntsville for expansion site, to create 59 high paying jobs

April 10, 2025 Click to view Cyber security company selects Huntsville for expansion site, to create 59 high paying jobs

The Huntsville City Council approved a project development agreement with Infinity Labs LLC that includes the creation of up to 59 high paying jobs. Infinity Labs provides advanced research and engineering technical services to defense organizations and operates a location in Huntsville. The company is headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, and has locations in 12 other states nationwide. The project will have an economic impact of $7 million annually to the Huntsville economy. Under [more]

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Planning Commission moves to protect established residential neighborhoods

March 11, 2025 Click to view Planning Commission moves to protect established residential neighborhoods

The City of Huntsville’s Planning Commission approved a request to rezone specific residential areas from Resident 2A (R2A) to Residence 2 (R2) in a move to protect established residential subdivisions. The decision comes as City planners and neighborhood advocates address concerns about future redevelopment options in established residential areas. “The recommendation to move from R2A to R2 zoning eliminates the ability to create multifamily housing in a single-family environment,” said Manager [more]

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2024 Development Review spotlights Huntsville’s growth and development

January 29, 2025 Click to view 2024 Development Review spotlights Huntsville’s growth and development

Huntsville’s housing inventory experienced record growth in 2024 amid a surge of multi-family complexes opening. While housing construction is not expected to keep that same frenetic pace in 2024, indicators suggest it will remain at above average rates, according to a study from the City’s Long-Range Planning Division. The 2024 Huntsville Development Review revealed that single-family home construction along with commercial activity is growing throughout the City. The City’s population also [more]

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Contact
  • Phone:

    256-427-5300

  • Address:

    Urban & Economic Development

    Huntsville City Hall

    4th Floor

    305 Fountain Circle

    Huntsville, AL 35801

  • Email:

    Shane Davis

    Director of Urban and Economic Development

  • Hours:

    Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.