Erin Owen

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 ]

January 9th, 2026

Multicultural Affairs: 2025 Rewind

The story of the City of Huntsville’s Office of Multicultural Affairs in 2025 is one of momentum that began with [ Read More ]

January 9th, 2026

Historic Preservation: 2025 Rewind

Historic preservation in Huntsville didn’t look backward so much in 2025 as it looked through time. While the City continued [ Read More ]

January 7th, 2026

Community Development: 2025 Rewind

The City of Huntsville’s Community Development team made meaningful progress this year toward strengthening neighborhoods, expanding housing access and improving [ Read More ]

December 19th, 2025

Huntsville Music Office: 2025 Rewind

2025 struck a different chord for the Huntsville Music Office. It just hit different. This year wasn’t just about songs [ Read More ]

December 9th, 2025

The history of worship in Huntsville: Sacred spaces, enduring stories

Huntsville’s houses of worship are more than historic landmarks. Step inside this holiday season and you’ll see worn pews polished [ Read More ]