Category: Development
Two major economic development projects to bring more than 700 jobs to Huntsville
August 19, 2025
The City of Huntsville entered into project development agreements with two companies that will significantly expand job opportunities and capital investment. The agreements with Performance Drone Works (PDW) and Parsons Corporation will create more than 700 jobs as well as a combined $14 million in new facilities. Due to the size and scope, each company will be eligible for City incentives for employee training, recruitment and relocation, as well as other [more]
Read MoreCity Council approves annexation of 572 acres in north Huntsville
August 14, 2025
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]
Read MoreCity’s updated Major Street Plan approved by Planning Commission
August 14, 2025
An update on the City of Huntsville’s Major Street Plan by the City’s Planning Department provided a glimpse at the future while highlighting recent road improvements and popular traffic thoroughfares. In a recent presentation to the Planning Commission, City Planner James Vandiver gave an overview of the changes made to the Major Street Plan. The Planning Commission unanimously approved the updated Plan. Traffic moves along Research Park Boulevard, right, and University Drive, [more]
Read MorePlanning Department to host multi-day public input session on University Drive study
August 14, 2025
As the City’s Planning Department continues its University Drive Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Planning Study, the public is invited to provide input during multi-day sessions at City Hall. The TOD study is analyzing the integration of public transportation and development along University Drive with a focus on three areas: Northwoods, University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) and MidCity District. The City’s Manager of Urban and Long-Range Planning, Dennis Madsen, gives a presentation [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Music Officer joins Gov. Ivey at signing of landmark entertainment industry bill
August 4, 2025
Huntsville Music Officer Matt Mandrella joined Gov. Kay Ivey, Alabama Film Officer Meghann Bridgeman and legislative leaders in Montgomery on Thursday, July 31, for the ceremonial signing of Senate Bill 177, a landmark update to Alabama’s Entertainment Industry Incentive Act of 2009. The new law, which takes effect October 1, 2025, expands Alabama’s support of creative industries by officially including music albums as qualified productions under the state’s entertainment rebate program. The [more]
Read MoreConstruction set to begin in early 2026 on Mill Creek Choice Neighborhood Initiative
July 30, 2025
Construction is expected to begin early next year on the first phase of the Mill Creek Choice Neighborhood Initiative just west of Memorial Parkway along Governors Drive. Dennis Madsen, Manager of Urban and Long-Range Planning, presented an update to the Planning Commission earlier this month that outlined a modified site plan for the site, which sits between Governors Drive and Clinton Avenue with an eastern border of Seminole Drive. Artist rendering of [more]
Read MoreNorth Huntsville Greenway engagement session sparks community vision and momentum
July 21, 2025
The City of Huntsville Planning Department, in collaboration with expert consultants Lord Aeck Sargent, Alta Planning + Design, and Sixpitch, recently hosted a dynamic and well-attended public input meeting at City Hall for the North Huntsville Greenway. The results were nothing short of inspiring. Residents came together to share their voices, explore detailed poster renderings and roll up their sleeves in interactive charrette activities that brought new ideas to life. The [more]
Read MoreYou’re Invited! Come see what’s next for North Huntsville at the Greenway Master Plan Open House
July 12, 2025
The City of Huntsville invites you to be part of shaping the future of North Huntsville at a special Open House for the North Huntsville Greenway Master Plan. City planners are eager to hear your thoughts on Thursday, July 17, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. (drop in anytime!) in the 2nd floor lobby at Huntsville City Hall. Come explore what’s in store for the North Huntsville Greenway – a bold, exciting project [more]
Read MoreCity approves proposed annexation to expand industrial base
July 9, 2025
The Huntsville City Council voted to approve a request by Wiz Kidz LLC and Hollingshead Materials LLC, which operates Smyrna Ready Mix (SRM) Concrete LLC, for annexation of 1,013.96 acres south of the Tennessee River. The property lies primarily along McCutcheon Loop Road in Morgan County, with a smaller portion extending along Vaughn Road in Marshall County. The petitioner did not request any city services as part of the annexation. The [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville approves major expansion of Ice Sports Center
June 26, 2025
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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