News & Updates
Huntsville to welcome public art installations through National Fitness Campaign
January 27, 2022
Four public art installations will become a part of Huntsville’s landscape thanks to a new partnership between the City, Arts Huntsville and the National Fitness Campaign (NFC). The City of Huntsville approved a resolution Thursday to enter into an agreement with Arts Huntsville to establish NFC Fitness Court® installations at the following locations: Apollo Park (adjacent to MidCity) John Hunt Park (near the cross-country course) Legacy Park at Johnson Legacy Center California Street Park Two of [ more ]
Read MoreContract approved for residential street resurfacing, concrete work
January 27, 2022
About 50 residential streets within the city limits of Huntsville will see improvements this year as part of a $6.9 million resurfacing contract. The City Council on Thursday approved an agreement allowing Mayor Tommy Battle to enter into an agreement with SJ&L, the low bidder, as part of the 2022 Phase I Resurfacing Contract. Phase II will be advertised and let later this year. A $2 million contract with Midsouth Paving was also approved [ more ]
Read MoreKeeping Huntsville accessible: City asks drivers to stay off the lines
January 27, 2022
Drivers who aren’t disabled rarely pay much attention to “blue lines” in parking lots and garages, but they are a necessity for drivers who also use a wheelchair. The blue lines are part of van-accessible parking spaces, designed for vans with wheelchair lifts. Similar to accessible parking spaces, they include a 96-inch access aisle, signified by the blue-lined boxes. They also have vertical clearance to accommodate van height and include “van [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville announces hiring of new Music Officer
January 26, 2022
After a monthslong national search that yielded hundreds of applicants, the City of Huntsville has named its first Music Officer – Matt Mandrella. Mandrella’s hiring fulfills another step in Mayor Tommy Battle’s Music Initiative. As Music Officer, Mandrella will advocate for the City’s growing music sector and help oversee music-related strategic planning initiatives and economic opportunities. Battle said Mandrella’s experience in music marketing, management and business development made him an ideal fit for [ more ]
Read MoreCity marks continued growth with release of 2021 Huntsville Development Review
January 26, 2022
New data from the City of Huntsville’s Long-Range Planning Division shows Huntsville continued its trajectory of growth in 2021. The 2021 Huntsville Development Review, an annual compilation of construction and real estate data published by the City, is now available for the public to review. Data for this report was obtained from City records and the North Alabama Multiple Listing Service (NALMLS). The document reveals significant increases in residential building permits, certificates [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville business license renewal deadline fast approaching
January 25, 2022
The City of Huntsville is offering several convenient options to allow Huntsville business owners to renew their operating licenses for 2022. An online license system is now available for new and renewing businesses to apply for a commercial- or residential-based business license digitally. By visiting HuntsvilleAL.gov/BusinessLicense, citizens can save both time and money for businesses and taxpayers. The deadline to renew a business license for 2022 is Monday, Jan. 31. “As we grapple [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville to host 2022 Alabama Recreation & Parks Association State Conference
January 21, 2022
The City of Huntsville is proud to welcome attendees of the 2022 Alabama Recreation & Parks Association (ARPA) State Conference to our community Jan. 23-25. Serving more than 900 dedicated ARPA professionals across the state, the annual three-day event will focus on the numerous ways cities can take parks and recreation services to the next level. “We look forward to hosting the association’s premier event for training and innovation in parks and [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville road-widening project receives state funding
January 20, 2022
A busy Huntsville thoroughfare will undergo significant improvements as part of the Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program-II (ATRIP-II) infrastructure improvement initiative. The City of Huntsville will receive $1.35 million to widen 1,600 feet of U.S. 431 (Governors Drive) from east of Franklin Street to east of Bassett Street. The City will not be required to contribute matching funds as part of the project. Mayor Tommy Battle directed his administration to work [ more ]
Read MoreHollywood legends’ causes benefit Huntsville Animal Services
January 20, 2022
The philanthropic endeavors of two Hollywood legends recently provided Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) with additional funds to care for animals at the shelter and in foster care. In December, HAS received $5,000 from the Doris Day Animal Foundation. The nonprofit organization, founded in 1978 as the Doris Day Pet Foundation, provides grants to animal rights groups and shelters to help cover senior pet care as well as spay/neuter efforts and veterinary [ more ]
Read MoreArts Huntsville Celebrates Arts Community Funding in State of the Arts Program
January 19, 2022
Arts Huntsville hosted a celebration of the arts on Jan. 19, saluting the Huntsville Arts & Cultural Grant Program recipients and featuring local guest speakers. Now in its tenth year, the 2022 Arts & Cultural Grant Program provided grant funding to 19 local arts organizations for support of their community programming. The Huntsville City Council awarded $250,000 in pass-through grant funding as part of the City’s FY22 budget, and eligible Huntsville-based [ more ]
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