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More highway digital message boards coming to Huntsville

September 25, 2025 Click to view More highway digital message boards coming to Huntsville

The City of Huntsville and the Alabama Department of Transportation entered into a funding agreement that will place digital highway message signs along U.S. 72 East, U.S. 431 and U.S. 231. The agreement, finalized by City Council approval, totals $3.1 million. The Federal Carbon Reduction Program will cover 80% of the cost ($2.48 million) and the City will cover 20% ($640,000). The signs will be similar to the two that are located [more]

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Huntsville City Council approves $343 million operating budget for 2026 fiscal year

September 25, 2025 Click to view Huntsville City Council approves $343 million operating budget for 2026 fiscal year

With more money for road resurfacing and an increase in staffing for police, the Huntsville City Council approved the operating budget as well as the City’s two capital improvement budgets. Mayor Tommy Battle proposed an operating budget of $343,723,103, which includes $30,417,499 for 60 outside agencies and rolls forward $7,854,424 in savings from the 2025 fiscal year budget. “I commend the Council for their diligent work in reviewing and approving the budget [more]

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City approves $9.98 million expansion of military museum at John Hunt Park

September 25, 2025 Click to view City approves $9.98 million expansion of military museum at John Hunt Park

The City of Huntsville has approved a construction contract with Chorba Contracting Corporation for the expansion of the Military Museum at John Hunt Park. The $9.98 million project, located at 2065 Steve Hettinger Drive SW, will include the construction of a new pre-engineered metal building with insulated panels, modern storefront glazing, offices, a conference room and restrooms. Limited renovations and repairs will also be made to the existing facility to [more]

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City approves $4.73 million in support of redevelopment of Huntsville’s Summit into Meridian Commons

September 11, 2025 Click to view City approves $4.73 million in support of redevelopment of Huntsville’s Summit into Meridian Commons

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]

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City of Huntsville moving forward on Holmes Avenue multimodal safety enhancements

September 11, 2025 Click to view City of Huntsville moving forward on Holmes Avenue multimodal safety enhancements

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]

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Mayor Tommy Battle introduces budget for 2026 fiscal year

September 10, 2025 Click to view Mayor Tommy Battle introduces budget for 2026 fiscal year

Mayor Tommy Battle introduced the City’s proposed 2026 fiscal year budget to City Council at the Thursday, Sept. 11 meeting, prioritizing quality of life amenities while providing more money for road construction and maintenance and additional public safety personnel. The Mayor proposed operating budget is $343,723,103, which includes $30,417,499 for 60 outside agencies and rolls forward $7,854,424 in savings from the 2025 fiscal year budget. “This budget reflects the growth of the [more]

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Huntsville ready to fulfill commitments for Space Command

September 2, 2025 Click to view Huntsville ready to fulfill commitments for Space Command

Space Command is coming to Huntsville. What’s next? Huntsville and Redstone Arsenal emerged as the clear choice in multiple surveys and reviews as the best home for U.S. Space Command. The decision to locate the four-star command in Alabama also came with commitments to ensure a smooth transition and operational readiness. As part of its proposal, the City of Huntsville pledged $425 million in investments, most of which, about $385 million, is dedicated [more]

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Huntsville expands greenway network with two new trails

August 28, 2025 Click to view Huntsville expands greenway network with two new trails

Huntsville is taking another big step toward building a connected citywide trail system. The City approved construction contracts for two new greenways that will expand access, enhance safety and create stronger links between some of the community’s most beloved destinations. Meek Greenway – Meek Greenway is an essential piece of the City’s vision for a north-to-south “greenway spine. Awarded to Alabama Rogers Group, Inc. for $1,797,960, this project will complete a [more]

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City closes out 3 tax increment financing districts years ahead of schedule

August 14, 2025 Click to view City closes out 3 tax increment financing districts years ahead of schedule

The City closed out three tax increment financing (TIF) districts years before the due date, in a demonstration of Huntsville’s economic resiliency. On average, the three TIF districts closed 13 years early, completing the $31.4 million payoff. “To be able to pay off these TIFs well ahead of schedule is a monumental achievement,” Mayor Tommy Battle said. “Students and residents in Huntsville have been beneficiaries of this success and providing those [more]

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City Council approves annexation of 572 acres in north Huntsville

August 14, 2025 Click to view City Council approves annexation of 572 acres in north Huntsville

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]

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