Erin Owen

June 3rd, 2026

Hidden gardens, historic homes & local art: Discover the stories growing in Old Town

On Sunday, June 7, the Old Town Historic District will once again open its gates for one of Huntsville’s most [ Read More ]

May 27th, 2026

A living story: Indigenous roots and renewal in Huntsville

Walk anywhere in Huntsville long enough, and you’ll eventually sense it—that quiet feeling a place holds more history than meets [ Read More ]

May 13th, 2026

City of Huntsville, Housing Authority launch comprehensive portfolio assessment to shape future of public housing

The City of Huntsville and the Huntsville Housing Authority (HHA) are teaming up on a long?range effort to better understand [ Read More ]

April 30th, 2026

Architectural Styles of Historic Huntsville Part II: Italianate

We often refer to architecture from the mid? to late?19th century as Victorian, but that term actually encompasses a diverse [ Read More ]

April 23rd, 2026

After 24 years, Community Development’s Rodney McCallie plans to retire…and keep serving

After more than 24 years of lives-changing service to the City of Huntsville’s Community Development Department, Rodney McCallie is preparing [ Read More ]

April 10th, 2026

A home, a heart, a community: National Community Development Week 2026

On a quiet Huntsville street, sunlight spills across the fresh vinyl siding of a modest home that has stood for [ Read More ]

March 19th, 2026

Architectural Styles of Historic Huntsville Part II: Gothic Revival

If you’ve ever walked through Huntsville and spotted a building that feels like it belongs in a fairytale, with dramatic [ Read More ]

February 26th, 2026

Architectural Styles of Historic Huntsville Part I: Federal Style & Greek Revival

In 2026, America turns 250. Across the country and here in Alabama, communities are marking this milestone with celebrations, reflection [ Read More ]

February 10th, 2026

Civic engagement builds stronger communities and better Census outcomes

When communities show up, they shape their future. Civic engagement – whether attending neighborhood meetings, serving on advisory boards, volunteering [ Read More ]

January 28th, 2026

The Missing Export: Culture as Economic Infrastructure

How Cities Can Export Music Like Goods Originally published on Fast Company In today’s experience economy, cultural capital is increasingly [ Read More ]