Category: District 5
Catch Up on D5 Highlights
February 14, 2025
Whether it’s road improvements or new businesses, D5 is a fast-growing area of Huntsville. Council President John Meredith compiled all those changes and more data in the District 5 update. The 48-page booklet provides a trove of information about D5 and helps residents stay in the know about development happening in their community.
Read MoreDevelopment Review Shows D5 Housing Increase
February 14, 2025
The City’s annual Development Review revealed that housing inventory continues to grow in D5. In 2024, 2,957 housing units were issued certificates of occupancy (COs) in D5. The boost primarily came in multi-family developments. Altogether, the City set a record with more than 6,000 units receiving COs in 2024. Home sales were up 1.5% in 2024 in D5 with single-family homes selling for an average price of $397,713.
Read MoreJob Well Done During Winter Weather
February 14, 2025
When snow began falling on Jan. 10, the City of Huntsville was ready. The Huntsville-Madison County EMA and public safety departments kept residents informed about the latest changes in weather and road conditions while Public Works mobilized to quickly clear roads to minimize impacts on residents. The teamwork was immediate and efficient and Council President John Meredith praised their efforts for preparation before the snow and then execution of the winter weather [more]
Read MoreD5 keeps growing
February 14, 2025
D5 grew by 394.93 acres when the City approved annexation of land at the southeast corner of I-65 and I-565. The landowners intend to construct a planned development with multifamily and single-family housing and commercial opportunities, similar to Village of Providence. The corridor is expected to be developed over the next two decades. The annexation makes Huntsville the 27th-largest city in the nation by land mass.
Read MoreBoards, commissions focus of President’s Forum
February 14, 2025
Council President John Meredith’s monthly President’s Forum spotlighted Huntsville boards and commissions, providing insight to how a variety of entities operate to best serve residents. Guests were Les Tillery of the Huntsville Planning Commission, Dorothy Houston of the Huntsville Water Utility Board and Huntsville Natural Gas Utility Board, Charles “Chase” Allen of the EarlyWorks Museums Board of Directors and Christopher “Chris” Smith of the Huntsville Human Relations Commission.
Read MoreD5 Town Hall Meeting
February 14, 2025
Join District 5 Council Member/Council President John Meredith at his town hall on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 6 p.m. at New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 28520 Wall St., Madison. Huntsville Director of Urban & Economic Development Shane Davis will be the guest speaker and the presentation will focus on development in D5. Bring your questions and learn more about your community.
Read MoreD5 Deck the Districts winner
January 21, 2025
The Deck the Districts Holiday Light Contest provided some fun competition between residents and everyone in Huntsville benefited through the opportunity to see the light displays during the holiday season. A winner was chosen from each Council district and in D5, the winner was Helizabeth Costello, who received a certificate from Council Member Meredith at the Dec. 19 Council meeting. Congratulations and thank you for sharing your holiday spirit!
Read MoreD5 Town Hall
January 21, 2025
Council Member Meredith will hold a town hall on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 6 p.m. in the AV Room at Providence Elementary School, 10 Chalkstone St. The primary topic will be the second entrance to the Village of Providence. Director of Urban & Economic Development Shane Davis and City Engineer Kathy Martin will provide an update on the issue.
Read MoreAnimal Services topic at President’s Forum
January 21, 2025
Council Member John Meredith welcomed John Fischer, the City’s new Director of Huntsville Animal Services, to the Council President’s Forum in January. Fischer discussed his background before coming to Huntsville and his plans for Animal Services. The forum also offered the opportunity for animal advocacy groups to share their insights. Click here to watch the forum
Read MoreSlaughter Road improvements
December 17, 2024
In partnership with the Huntsville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), the City is set to improve the intersection of Slaughter Road and Madison Boulevard. The MPO is covering 80% of the $5.375 million project while the City is funding the remaining 20%. The funding will evaluate the need for additional turn lanes and signal improvements at the intersection to minimize traffic backup and cover construction costs.
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