News & Updates
Huntsville Metropolitan Planning Organization wants your input on new bicycle plan
June 25, 2024
Air up your tires, strap on your helmet and get ready to hit the road! The Huntsville Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) wants to hear from bikers throughout Huntsville and Madison County on how riding can be made safer and more enjoyable for you, your family and friends. The MPO is developing a plan to create a safer and more connected bicycle network within Huntsville, Madison, Madison County, Triana and Owens Cross [ more ]
Read More2024 South Star Festival opens applications for food vendors
June 25, 2024
South Star Festival organizers have announced that applications are now open for food vendors interested in participating in the inaugural two-day event, scheduled for September 28-29 at John Hunt Park. “This is a great opportunity for vendors to connect with thousands of music fans and showcase their unique food offerings to a large, diverse audience of locals and visitors coming in from out of town,” said Huntsville Music Officer Matt Mandrella. The [ more ]
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Joshua Walker looks out for nature
June 20, 2024
Just like you might expect from an Eagle Scout, Joshua Walker saw a problem and worked to address it. “For my Eagle project, I decided I wanted to help out by removing invasive plant species like privet from the local area,” Walker said. “Privet chokes out all the native plant life and my removing it, it would allow the other plants to grow.” Joshua Walker So last February, that’s the project Walker, a [ more ]
Read More‘Where You Belong’: City of Huntsville celebrates Parks and Recreation Month
June 18, 2024
July is Parks and Recreation Month, and the City of Huntsville invites you to “Find Where You Belong.” The theme of this year’s campaign celebrates the critical role of parks and recreation amenities in the community. It also spotlights the City’s commitment to enhancing resident experiences through robust parks and greenways as well as engaging recreational opportunities. Parks and Recreation Month is a great opportunity to reflect on our continued commitment to [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to host Back to School event
June 14, 2024
Students and families who need a little extra help before the start of the next school year are invited to the annual Community Awareness for Youth (CAFY) Back to School event. The event, hosted by CAFY and the City of Huntsville’s Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (ODEI) in partnership with Calhoun Community College, Huntsville City Schools, Refuge Church, One Generation Away and Huntsville Parks & Recreation, is Saturday, July 13, [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Animal Services facing critical overcrowding
June 14, 2024
Huntsville Animal Services is grappling with severe overcrowding due to a significant increase in stray pickups and litters of unwanted kittens and puppies. More than 100 dogs and 60 cats are available for adoption or foster at Huntsville Animal Services. The shelter’s kennels are bursting at the seams with more than 100 dogs and over 60 cats. To help reduce overcrowding, adoption fees for most adult animals will be waived through the [ 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 MoreHuntsville approves agreement to access funds for Pinhook Creek PARC project
June 13, 2024
A transformative project to implement flood mitigation measures along Pinhook Creek in downtown Huntsville and construct a suspended pedestrian bridge across Memorial Parkway as part of a larger multimodal project is moving ahead with help from federal and state partners. The City entered into an agreement with the Federal Highway Administration and the Alabama Department of Transportation to receive $47.3 million in two federal grants for the Pedestrian Access and Redevelopment [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville to refresh portion of Clinton Avenue corridor
June 13, 2024
Clinton Avenue near the Memorial Parkway interchange will get a refresh as part of a plan to repurpose excess pavement along the major downtown thoroughfare. The City agreed to an engineering design contract with Barge Design Solutions for the improvements, which includes landscaping, revised striping and drainage on Clinton Avenue between Seminole Drive and the Heart of Huntsville Drive/Woodson Street intersection. The improvements will upgrade the appearance of the roadway with greenway [ 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 ]
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