Category: District 3
Huntsville to apply for federal grants to grow bike paths, greenways
November 20, 2025
The City of Huntsville will apply for two federal grants to assist with two multi-modal projects that will expand bike paths and greenways. The Transportation Alternatives Program grants would provide $800,000 for the Bailey Cove Multi-Use Path & Safety Improvements Project and $797,464 for the second phase of the Miller Branch Greenway. The Bailey Cove project involves construction of 2.4 miles of 12-foot-wide ADA-compliant multi-use path from Weatherly Road to Four Mile [more]
Read MoreHuntsville City Council launches Deck the Districts competition
November 19, 2025
If you love to dress up your house and yard for Christmas, the Huntsville City Council invites you to enter the Deck the Districts holiday light competition. Open to homeowners across all five districts, the contest encourages participants to creatively deck the exterior of their homes with boughs of holly as well as festive lights and decorations. Participants should complete the online entry form and submit quality photos of their holiday displays. Professional display [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police announce plans for new South Precinct location
August 20, 2025
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is taking the next step toward improving public safety and community accessibility with plans for a new South Precinct facility. The City Council recently gave the green light to buy the property for the new precinct during its Aug. 14 meeting, with a purchase price of $435,973.50. “The new South Precinct is about strengthening our operations,” Chief Kirk Giles said. “From response times to accessibility, this facility [more]
Read MoreNew pedestrian safety features coming to Bailey Cove Road
March 19, 2025
Pedestrian safety measures on Bailey Cove Road will soon be improved through the activation of a new Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacon (RRFB). The City of Huntsville Traffic Engineering Division will activate the RRFB at the pedestrian crossing near McGucken Park at 9 a.m. Thursday, March 20, weather permitting. The RRFB system will improve pedestrian safety by increasing driver awareness and ensuring safer crossings for park visitors, families and nearby residents. The RRFB emits [more]
Read MoreHuntsville City Council announces Deck the Districts holiday light contest
November 19, 2024
The Huntsville City Council is inviting residents to put their holiday spirit on display by participating in the Deck the Districts holiday light competition. Open to homeowners across all five districts, the contest encourages participants to creatively deck the exterior of their homes with boughs of holly as well as festive lights and decorations. Participants should complete the online entry form and submit photos of their dazzling holiday displays. City Council [more]
Read MoreHuntsville awards bid for final phase of Sandra Moon Community Complex project
October 24, 2024
The City of Huntsville is moving forward with the fourth and final phase of the Sandra Moon Community Complex renovation project that includes the former Grissom High School auditorium as well as other upgrades to accommodate events. The wide-ranging scope of work also calls for refurbishing the two gymnasiums and enhancing the exterior with landscaping and lighting. The auditorium that was part of the former Grissom High School will be transformed into [more]
Read MoreMayor Tommy Battle, City officials break ground on The Park at Hays Farm
October 8, 2024
With anticipation of what will become a gathering place in south Huntsville, Mayor Tommy Battle and other City officials broke ground on The Park at Hays Farm. The nine-acre park is located at 801 Haysland Road near Grissom High School. Construction will take about 14 months to complete, with a tentative opening set for fall 2025. “This long-anticipated project that will provide residents in south Huntsville the type of park that we’ve [more]
Read MoreNew sidewalks get funding boost in City’s 2025 budget
September 30, 2024
The City’s budget for the 2025 fiscal year bolsters funding for more sidewalk construction, a response to a popular neighborhood enhancement residents frequently request. Plans call for 15 projects totaling 3.2 miles of new sidewalk throughout the City. The budget increases funding by 12.5% for sidewalk construction. “Providing more money for sidewalk construction is something we’re excited to include in this budget,” Mayor Tommy Battle said. “Sidewalks bond our neighborhoods and communities, [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Beautification Board recognizes more than 300 properties
August 22, 2024
The Huntsville Beautification Awards celebrate those organizations in Huntsville that enhance the city’s appearance through their above-and-beyond efforts to landscape and maintain their properties. Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle presents a plaque at the 49th annual Huntsville Beautification Awards on Aug. 22, 2024. Mayor Tommy Battle and City Council members, in conjunction with the Huntsville Beautification Board, recognized more than 300 properties at the 49th annual Beautification Awards ceremony. “It truly is a celebration [more]
Read MoreSignificant Mill Creek redevelopment earns prestigious $50M HUD grant
July 17, 2024
The City of Huntsville and the Huntsville Housing Authority have been awarded a prestigious $50 million Choice Neighborhood Implementation (CNI) Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to help revitalize and transform the area surrounding Butler Terrace and Johnson Towers. The grant sets the stage for a $350 million investment to redevelop the 27-acre site, now known as Mill Creek, into a mixed-income community with workforce housing, [more]
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