Economic Development
Holmes Avenue project to improving multimodal options moves forward
February 26, 2026
The City is another step closer to refurbishing a major downtown corridor that links to the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) and Cummings Research Park (CRP), approving an engineering design and construction administration services contract with Volkert Inc. The project will cover about 3.25 miles of Holmes Avenue from Spragins Avenue to Sparkman Drive. It will create multimodal transportation options for Holmes Avenue that will further enhance the roadway. The Holmes [more]
Read MoreHuntsville proposes zoning update to reflect Alabama’s new hemp law
February 25, 2026
Specialty hemp stores would follow same location rules as liquor stores The Huntsville Planning Commission approved a proposed zoning update following Alabama’s new law allowing the sale of certain consumable hemp products. The state law, which took effect Jan. 1, places regulation under the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and generally allows consumable hemp products to be sold in: Businesses licensed to sell liquor for off premises consumption only Grocery stores larger than 14,000 [more]
Read MoreHuntsville City Council approves Eli Lilly project development agreement
February 10, 2026
The City Council approved a project development agreement and a property transfer to Eli Lilly and Company, finalizing the largest economic development in state history. The global pharmaceutical leader in December announced plans to invest $6 billion in a Huntsville campus and create 450 high-paying jobs. The campus will be located at the northeast corner of Interstate 565 and Greenbrier Parkway. A rendering of the Eli Lilly and Company campus to be [more]
Read MoreHousing growth remains strong, 2025 Huntsville Development Review reveals
January 27, 2026
Huntsville’s growth continued at a steady pace in 2025, as strong housing demand, new neighborhoods and expanding businesses contributed to Alabama’s fastest-growing city. Nearly 5,000 new housing units came online last year, building on the record pace set in 2024, according to the City of Huntsville’s 2025 Development Review. The annual report, prepared by the City’s Planning Department, offers a clear picture of how people and investment are moving across the [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]
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