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City of Huntsville Holiday Hours for week of December 24, 2018
December 21, 2018
City of Huntsville municipal offices will be closed for non essential personnel on Monday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 25 in observation of the Christmas holiday. Normal operating hours will resume on Wednesday, December 26. Garbage Pick Up Schedule for Week of December 24 City of Huntsville sanitation will not collect garbage on December 24 and 25. View the alternate garbage pick up schedule for the week of December 24. Public Transportation Holiday [more]
Read MoreMayor Battle unveils Huntsville’s BIG Picture Master Plan
November 20, 2018
After four years of planning, more than 200 public workshops and lectures, a 24/7 online idea forum and an informative traveling exhibition, Mayor Tommy Battle and City leaders unveiled The BIG Picture master plan in its new, user-friendly, interactive digital format. Available at BigPictureHuntsville.com, it is the City’s first published, comprehensive plan guided by direct and frequent input from citizens. “This is a community-driven plan informed by the vision and desires of [more]
Read MoreMayor Battle Statement on United Launch Alliance Contract Announcement
September 27, 2018
Mayor Tommy Battle congratulates United Launch Alliance and Blue Origin on ULA’s selection of Blue Origin to build the advanced booster engine for the Vulcan Centaur rocket system. “Congratulations to United Launch Alliance and to Blue Origin! After a lengthy due diligence period by ULA, today’s announcement marks the beginning of U.S. independence for a variety of space travel missions to include future deep space voyages. Huntsville is proud that both [more]
Read MoreJuly 2018 – Monthly Development Review
August 8, 2018
A new climbing gym at Mid-City Huntsville topped the list of non-residential permits issued last month. Residential permits increased year-over-year. Residential Permits (new construction) in Huntsville city limits: In July, 159 housing units were permitted, 113 single- and 46 multi-family. The top tract for building permits last month was 212 (Greenbrier), where 36 units were permitted, 6 single- and 30 multi-family. This is a 12% increase over July 2017, when 142 housing units (82 [more]
Read MoreJune 2018 – Monthly Development Review
July 9, 2018
New industrial and office projects topped the list of non-residential permits issued last month. Residential permit and CO issuances decreased year-over-year. Residential Permits (new construction) in Huntsville city limits: In May, 307 housing units were permitted, 113 single- and 194 multi-family. The top tract for building permits last month was 19.02 (Jones Valley), where 161 units were permitted, 1 single- and 160 multi-family. This is a 179% increase over May 2017, when [more]
Read MoreMay 2018 – Monthly Development Review
June 8, 2018
Building permits were issued for approximately $65 million in non-residential projects last month. Residential permits more than doubled year-over-year. Residential Permits (new construction) in Huntsville city limits: In May, 307 housing units were permitted, 113 single- and 194 multi-family. The top tract for building permits last month was 19.02 (Jones Valley), where 161 units were permitted, 1 single- and 160 multi-family. This is a 179% increase over May 2017, when 110 housing [more]
Read MoreApril 2018 – Monthly Development Review
May 16, 2018
A new 911 call center topped non-residential building permits issued last month. Residential permits and CO’s increased year-over-year. Residential Permits (new construction) in Huntsville city limits: In April, 163 housing units were permitted, 123 single- and 40 multi-family. The top tract for building permits last month was 212 (Greenbrier), where 34 units were permitted, 4 single- and 30 multi-family. This is a 64.6% increase over April 2017, when 99 housing units (all single-family) were permitted. Residential Certificates [more]
Read MoreMarch 2018 – Monthly Development Review
April 10, 2018
A new hotel at Bridge Street topped non-residential building permits issued last month. Residential permits nearly doubled year-over-year. Residential Permits (new construction) in Huntsville city limits: In March, 257 housing units were permitted, 84 single- and 173 multi-family. The top tract for building permits last month was 109.01 (Hampton Cove), where 192 units were permitted, 20 single- and 172 multi-family. This is a 90.3% increase over March 2017, when 135 housing units (99 single- and 36 [more]
Read MoreStats & Facts – Week of March 12, 2018
March 16, 2018
Read time: 1 minute Brackets Busted and Budgets Busted March Madness causes corporate losses of $6.3 billion in lost productivity, according to WalletHub. What are the odds of filling out a perfect bracket? 1 in 9.2 quintillion. Fresh Fish in a Fresh Spot Oshi Poke Bowl and Sushi is now open in the Avenue mixed-use development. New Look at a New Project Kennedy and Rowe, the latest shop at the Garage at Clinton Row, cut the ribbon [more]
Read MoreStats & Facts – Week of March 5, 2018
March 8, 2018
Read time: 1 minute Carbo Load Before Your Run New locations for Huntsville Pediatric Associates and Edgar’s Bakery are going into a new 35,000 square foot building at the site of the former Copeland’s near the corner of Airport and the Parkway adjacent to John Hunt Park. Let the Games Begin Huntsville will host the Alabama State Games in June. This is the first time the event has been in Huntsville in 13 years. Growth in [more]
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