News & Updates
Huntsville Transit offers free rides before new Transit Center opening
August 16, 2024
Huntsville Transit is offering complimentary rides of all Orbit routes from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18 and Sunday, Aug. 25. The public is invited to join transit operators as they practice all service routes from the new Transit Center at 521 Pratt Ave. NW before its opening on Tuesday, Sept. 3. “This is an excellent opportunity for passengers to familiarize themselves with the new facility, the significant changes planned for routes 2, [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville invites residents to public input session at Showers Center
August 16, 2024
If you’re interested in helping shape the future programming and amenities at the Dr. Richard Showers, Sr. Center, the City of Huntsville invites you to a public listening session on Tuesday, Aug. 20, at 6 p.m. at the Dr. Richard Showers, Sr. Center, 4600 Blue Spring Road. “This is an excellent opportunity for stakeholders and patrons of the Showers Center to provide us with valuable feedback on what’s working well and [ more ]
Read MoreLaunchpad to blast off Music Month in Big Spring Park Sept. 6-8
August 15, 2024
The countdown is on for Launchpad, the free 3-day music festival returning to Big Spring Park East in September as part of Huntsville Music Month. The free festival kicks off on Friday, Sept. 6, and runs through Sunday, Sept. 8, with the first two nights featuring regional talent and the final night dedicated to Jazz in the Park-Huntsville. “Launchpad showcases how dynamic the North Alabama music scene is,” said Huntsville Music Officer [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Parks & Recreation invites community to ‘Light Up the Night’ at Big Spring Park
August 13, 2024
Get your glow on and join Huntsville Parks & Recreation for Light Up the Night on Friday, Aug. 16, from 6-9 p.m. in Big Spring Park. Attracting thousands of revelers, this popular annual event includes live music, dancing and enchanting lighting throughout the park. Attendees can enjoy glow-in-the-dark face paint, engaging games and more. At 7 p.m., the excitement ramps up with glow foam cannons, promising an unforgettable experience for all ages. [ more ]
Read MoreCity approves third road resurfacing contract of 2024 fiscal year
August 9, 2024
The City will move forward on resurfacing all or parts of 54 streets in Huntsville with the approval of a $4,962,525 contract with Rogers Group Inc. It’s the third resurfacing contract City Council has approved in the 2024 fiscal year. The three contracts altogether include all or parts of almost 200 City streets for resurfacing. FY 2024 Resurfacing Projects (Phase 3)
Read MoreCity makes plans to replace bridge on Sparkman Drive
August 9, 2024
The City approved an engineering design services contract to plan for the replacement of the bridge on Sparkman Drive near Memorial Parkway. The scope of the $373,713 contract with AECOM Technical Services Inc. consists of design, permitting, survey and geotechnical investigations for a new bridge 100 feet in length and 90 feet wide. The bridge was constructed in 1968 and modified in 2004 by the Alabama Department of Transportation.
Read MoreHuntsville approves development agreement for North Huntsville Greenway master plan
August 8, 2024
Huntsville is progressing with plans to bridge the gaps in greenway connections throughout the city center. City Council authorized Mayor Tommy Battle to enter into an agreement with Lord Aeck Sargent Inc. to develop a master plan for the North Huntsville Beltline. The end result will be a plan for greenway connections from Holmes Avenue to Sparkman Drive. Dennis Madsen, Huntsville’s Manager of Urban & Long-Range Planning, said the project seeks to [ 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 MoreMidCity District streetscape improvements include addition of a small park
August 8, 2024
A portion of Huntsville’s MidCity District is set to undergo major streetscape enhancements between Stax and Sanderson streets. The City awarded the construction contract to the lowest bidder, Bulls Construction Group. The project will feature new roadway pavers, on-street parking, decorative street lighting, concrete sidewalks, landscaping, hardscaping and a quarter-acre park at The Point. The park will be equipped with a small pavilion, seating areas, landscaping, irrigation and utilities. It’s one of [ more ]
Read MoreD5 senior meetings yield insight
August 8, 2024
Council Member John Meredith continued his series of meetings with seniors in a visit to Stoneridge Villas. The meetings have given Meredith tremendous insight into issues facing seniors and Meredith values the responses he has received. More senior town halls are planned.
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