Category: Development
Huntsville to study bus rapid transit corridor along University Drive
December 19, 2024
The City formally accepted federal grant money at Thursday’s Council meeting to spur a transit-oriented development planning study focusing on three clusters along University Drive. The Federal Transit Authority, part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, awarded an $850,000 pilot program grant to the City to fund the University Drive corridor study. The study will analyze three key population nodes along University Drive: the area in and around the Northwoods community, the [ more ]
Read MoreGlobal ophthalmic pharmaceutical and medical technology company, Glaukos, to locate multimillion-dollar facility in Cummings Research Park
December 19, 2024
The City of Huntsville approved a development agreement with Glaukos Corporation to build a multimillion-dollar research, development and manufacturing facility in Cummings Research Park (CRP). The multi-year project carries an $82 million capital expenditure and will bring 154 full-time jobs to the region by 2030. The facility will be built on 25 acres at the corner of Mark Smith Drive and Explorer Boulevard, at the north end of HudsonAlpha Institute [ more ]
Read MoreCity supports affordable senior housing with HOME funds commitment
December 19, 2024
The City will allocate $889,000 in federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds to support the construction of an affordable housing community for seniors aged 55 and older. The project, Arbours at Moores Mill II, located at 100 Marcus Byers Drive NE, will provide 55 rental units, including 31 one-bedroom and 24 two-bedroom apartments. The funding commitment is contingent upon the project receiving an allocation of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) from [ more ]
Read MoreCity seeks community input on future community and housing investments
December 5, 2024
Want to weigh in on the future of community development and affordable housing in Huntsville? Join the City for three community input sessions Dec. 10-11. The City’s Community Development Department will hold a series of public forums to solicit input from residents on community priorities, affordable housing needs and fair housing issues for inclusion in a Five-Year Consolidated Plan and Fair Housing Study. Citizens are invited to attend the following public input [ more ]
Read MoreCity finalizes agreements for Mill Creek redevelopment project
November 7, 2024
The City of Huntsville is moving forward on the Mill Creek redevelopment project, including formally accepting the $50 million Choice Neighborhood Implementation (CNI) Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that was announced in July. The development area, just west of Memorial Parkway along Governors Drive, is a partnership with Huntsville Housing Authority (HHA) that will invest $350 million into a mixed-income community with workforce housing, medical [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville sells surplus land off Bibb Garrett Road
October 10, 2024
The parcel in blue in the top left corner represents the land sold by the City on the north side of Bibb Garrett Road. I-65 is seen on the left side of the map. Huntsville is selling 23.94 acres of City-owned land off Bibb Garrett Road in Limestone County, which has been declared surplus. Fennel Noble Family Limited Partnership will purchase the property for the appraised price of $718,000. The land is expected [ more ]
Read MoreCity seeking federal transportation grant for ‘Connecting the Cove’ project
October 10, 2024
The City of Huntsville aims to enhance connectivity and plans to apply for a federal Transportation Alternatives grant to bring a vital project to fruition. The “Connecting the Cove” project seeks to add 2,100 linear feet of sidewalk connection along Caldwell Lane and a half-mile extension of the Big Cove Creek Greenway from Cranfield Road to Caldwell Lane. The project would provide a missing link to the Big Cove Creek Greenway [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville approves engineering contracts for PARC project
August 8, 2024
Plans for the Pedestrian Access and Redevelopment Corridor (PARC) are moving ahead following approval of engineering design contracts associated that meet state and federal grant requirements. A $1,929,000 contract with Rosales + Partners will finalize plans for the cable suspension bridge across Memorial Parkway. The contract scope includes permitting, testing, specifications, details and peer review. A $999,978 contract with Garver LLC will outline plans for Pinhook Creek channel improvements. The contract scope [ more ]
Read MoreStudy to analyze development options near Northern Bypass
June 13, 2024
With the rapid growth and development occurring in north Huntsville, the City engaged Smith Gee Studio to develop a land use plan for future development for the area where Bob Wade Lane and the under-construction Northern Bypass intersect with Memorial Parkway. The area is already seeing new projects with a groundbreaking held last month for Food City, which will anchor the Gateway Commons development. New residential projects are also in plans [ more ]
Read MoreCity seeks applicants for first Affordable Housing Manager position
May 8, 2024
Affordable housing is a top concern for families nationwide, especially in cities experiencing rapid growth. To ensure Huntsville stays on top of this concern, the City of Huntsville is currently seeking applicants for its first Affordable Housing Manager. The City’s new Affordable Housing Manager will be tasked with developing and implementing strategies, policies and plans to address the housing needs of the community by collaborating with various stakeholders to create affordable, [ more ]
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