Economic Development
Huntsville 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]
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