Category: District 1
Significant Mill Creek redevelopment earns prestigious $50M HUD grant
July 17, 2024
The City of Huntsville and the Huntsville Housing Authority have been awarded a prestigious $50 million Choice Neighborhood Implementation (CNI) Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to help revitalize and transform the area surrounding Butler Terrace and Johnson Towers. The grant sets the stage for a $350 million investment to redevelop the 27-acre site, now known as Mill Creek, into a mixed-income community with workforce housing, [ more ]
Read MorePlanned expansion at Shurney Center to introduce music tech to teens
July 2, 2024
If music rocks your world or jazzes you up but you’re trying to figure out how to continue developing your skills (or just get started), a project in the planning stages at the Dr. Robert Shurney Legacy Center may be what you’re looking for. The City is studying expansion of the studio/makerspace area at the North Huntsville Library within the Shurney Legacy Center through revitalization of the facility’s vacant second floor. [ more ]
Read MoreReady to roll at Stoner Park
June 27, 2024
City Council approved a $2.3 million contract with Butler Construction to move forward with major upgrades and improvements at Stoner Park in north Huntsville. The contract includes a beautiful new skate rink, 85 x 185 feet, housed in a large 19,000-square-foot open air pavilion. The skating rink will have new restrooms and picnic facilities. It is designed for patrons to easily connect to other amenities at the park, which include a [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offices to close Wednesday for Juneteenth
June 14, 2024
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Wednesday, June 19, for Juneteenth National Independence Day. This includes Animal Services, Public Transit (Orbit and Access) and Municipal Court. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Thursday, June 20. Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be delayed the week of June 17-21. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Parks & Recreation: All facilities will close except splash pads, which will be open [ more ]
Read MoreNominate a sharp-looking yard for District 1’s Summer Landscaping Challenge
June 7, 2024
Are you someone known for your sod satisfaction, herbicide happiness or pre-emergent pleasure? If so, District 1 Council Member Devyn Keith invites you to participate in the third annual A Cut Above Summer Landscaping Challenge. Nominate your yard or even a neighbor’s yard to participate in the competition. Three yards will be recognized for awards: Best Landscaping, Most Captivating Floral Display and Best Curb Appeal. Nominations are open now and will [ more ]
Read MoreCouncil Member Devyn Keith allocates funds for girls mentoring program
May 29, 2024
District 1 Council Member Devyn Keith Council Member Devyn Keith used a portion of his District 1 Council Improvement Funds to support a mentoring program for girls in grades 4-12. Keith allocated $5,000 to the Greater Huntsville Area Chapter of National Coalition of 100 Black Women to help fund its Because I Am A Girl Mentoring Program. The program’s purpose aims to empower young women by ensuring they are set up for success [ more ]
Read MoreCelebrating the Food City groundbreaking
May 8, 2024
North Huntsville residents have cause for celebration as ground was broken Wednesday, May 8, on the new Food City, providing a much-needed grocery option and signaling new economic development prospects for the area. The milestone underscores the growing interest in North Huntsville as a hub for both commercial and residential expansion. Located at 10210 North Memorial Parkway, the new Food City store will offer a full-service meat department, bakery, pharmacy and an [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville approves project to support affordable housing
April 11, 2024
City of Huntsville leaders approved a project to build a 42-unit multi-family development partially supported by American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to provide safe, affordable housing for the homeless and other vulnerable groups. The facility will be constructed on Venona Avenue, on land owned by Neighborhood Concepts Inc. Neighborhood Concepts will leverage the City’s commitment of $2,300,376 in HOME Investment Partnerships ARP funding to apply for $12.8 million in State ARP [ more ]
Read MoreRibbon-cutting ceremony caps major renovation of North Huntsville’s James C. Crawford Park
February 27, 2024
The name’s the same, but Huntsville’s James C. Crawford Park has a fresh new look following a four-month renovation project. James Crawford cuts the ribbon on the newly renovated James C. Crawford Park in North Huntsville. Crawford was joined by District 1 Council Member Devyn Keith, Parks & Recreation Director James Gossett, Mayor Tommy Battle and members of the Edmonton Heights community. Since joining the City’s park network in 2004, James C. [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville celebrates new beginnings for academic hub on North Parkway
December 6, 2023
Mayor Tommy Battle joined Huntsville City Schools representatives and members of Huntsville City Council to celebrate the groundbreaking on a new state-of-the-art Central Office and Career Technical Facility. The City transferred 14 acres at the corner of North Memorial Parkway and Max Luther Drive to Huntsville City Schools for the new campus. The projected completion date is fall 2025. Referencing the new career tech center, Mayor Battle said the facility will empower [ more ]
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