Category: City Council
City options 516 acres for future industrial development
February 12, 2026
The Huntsville City Council approved a real estate agreement giving the City the option to purchase about 516 acres along U.S. 72 East for potential commercial and industrial development. The property is located adjacent to the Vulcan Materials quarry and is owned by Grassy Pond LP and Huntsville Center Inc. The agreement provides the City with a three-year option to purchase the land. Huntsville will pay $25,000 per year to maintain the [more]
Read MoreNew audit to measure Huntsville’s music impact and momentum
February 12, 2026
The City took a strategic step forward in strengthening Huntsville’s identity as a “music city,” entering into an agreement with Sound Diplomacy for a comprehensive analysis of Huntsville’s music ecosystem and its economic impact. The agreement will fund a 12-week study designed to measure growth and help chart the next phase of the City’s music strategy. For Huntsville, this is not a new beginning — it’s a return to the blueprint. In 2018, [more]
Read MoreHPD announces downtown traffic adjustments for Mardi Gras Parade
February 12, 2026
Downtown Huntsville will come alive on Saturday, Feb. 14, with floats, marching bands and a shower of beads as the 2026 Mardi Gras Parade rolls through the streets, with the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) managing temporary road closures and traffic adjustments to ensure a safe and enjoyable celebration for all. Closures start at 2 p.m., and the parade kicks off at 2:30 p.m. The parade is anticipated to end around 4 [more]
Read MoreNew data shows continued crime reduction amid Huntsville’s growth
February 10, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) reported continued reductions in violent and major crime, according to newly released 2025 crime statistics, revealing that Alabama’s largest and fastest-growing city is also one of the nation’s safest. From 2024 to 2025, reported crime declined across multiple categories: Violent crime decreased by 18% Major crime declined by 9% All annual report-listed offenses decreased by 6% “Crime data isn’t abstract – it’s personal,” HPD Chief Kirk Giles said. “Every number [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville addresses winter weather impacts, road conditions, delayed openings
January 25, 2026
Dangerously cold temperatures, subzero wind chills and lingering moisture on the roads are expected to impact travel and business operations on Monday morning. A major concern is black ice, particularly in higher elevations and anywhere standing water occurs. “We’ll be driving around, expecting to find ice, so we can close roads before accidents happen,” said Sgt. Chris Jackson, Public Information Officer, Huntsville Police Department. “If you must travel, take your time and [more]
Read MoreHuntsville introduces proposal to name arboretum for longtime Landscape Director Joy McKee
January 22, 2026
The City introduced an ordinance to name the new 3-acre Huntsville Arboretum at John Hunt Park the “Joy McKee Arboretum.” Joy McKee retired after 22 years with the City as the Director of Landscape Management, where she led efforts to substantially expand the City’s natural public spaces, tree canopy and nature-based recreation and educational offerings. She also served for 28 years on the board of Operation Green Team and 26 years [more]
Read MoreHuntsville approves development agreements with Blue Origin and SPX to create more than 450 new jobs
January 22, 2026
The City of Huntsville approved two development agreements that are expected to generate more than 450 new jobs and nearly $200 million in capital investment, reinforcing the city’s position as a hub for advanced manufacturing and aerospace innovation. Blue Origin will invest $71.4 million to expand operations in Cummings Research Park and Jetplex Industrial Park, establishing Alabama as home to its thruster production and creating 105 jobs. In turn, the City will [more]
Read MoreHuntsville approves funding for new affordable housing on Kildare Street
January 22, 2026
The City has taken another step forward in expanding homeownership opportunities by authorizing two agreements with Family Services Center, Inc. (FSC), a certified Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO), to construct affordable homes in District 2. The agreements will allow FSC to use federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds to build two three-bedroom homes on Kildare Street. Both projects will be funded with HOME funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and [more]
Read MoreHuntsville approves new City dog park for Cabela Drive
January 22, 2026
For dog owners everywhere, finding a free, safe place for their dogs to stretch their legs and socialize is always in demand. That search will get a little easier as the City approved an engineering design services contract with Mullins, LLC for a 2-acre dog park and parking area on Cabela Drive. Once complete, this will be the fifth City dog park. The $16,700 design contract includes site surveying, fencing, sidewalks [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville approves more than $322,000 in grants for nine nonprofit partners
January 22, 2026
The City of Huntsville has approved Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for nine nonprofit organizations to support programs that benefit low- to moderate-income residents across the city. More than $322,800 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will be distributed to organizations providing critical services. “CDBG funding allows us to invest directly in the organizations that are making a difference in our community every day,” [more]
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