Category: Development
South Huntsville Redevelopment to Transform Haysland Square
August 14, 2020
One of the most prominent vacant retail developments in the Huntsville metro area is getting a 23.5 million-dollar investment. Branch Properties is proud to announce Publix Super Markets will be their grocery anchor tenant in its new development The Market at Hays Farm on South Memorial Parkway “This is an exciting development for South Huntsville and a welcome announcement for all those residents who have eagerly hoped for a revival of [ more ]
Read MoreJuly 2020 – Development Review
August 7, 2020
New office and educational buildings topped the list of non-residential projects permitted last month. The number of residential units permitted increased year-over-year. Residential Permits (new construction) in Huntsville city limits: In July, 190 housing units were permitted, 149 single- and 41 multi-family. The top tract for building permits last month was 106.25 (Oakwood University) where 41 units were permitted, all multi-family. This is a 75.9% increase over July 2019, when 108 housing [ more ]
Read MoreJune 2020 – Monthly Development Review
July 9, 2020
More activity at Mazda-Toyota and Redstone Gateway, and a new community health clinic at Oakwood University were among the non-residential permits issued last month. The number of residential units permitted decreased slightly year-over-year. Residential Permits (new construction) in Huntsville city limits: In June, 128 housing units were permitted, 126 single- and 2 multi-family. The top tract for building permits last month was 106.12 (72 West) where 18 units were permitted, all single-family. [ more ]
Read MoreMay 2020 – Monthly Development Review
June 4, 2020
The list of non-residential projects permitted last month included more office space at Redstone Gateway and a new parking garage downtown. The number of residential units permitted doubled from last May’s total. Residential Permits (new construction) in Huntsville city limits: In May, 367 housing units were permitted, 109 single- and 258 multi-family. The top tract for building permits last month was 110.24 (NW Madison) where 258 units were permitted, all multi-family. This [ more ]
Read MoreApril 2020 – Monthly Development Review
May 8, 2020
Industrial projects capped a busy month of non-residential projects permitted. Residential CO’s increased year-over-year. Residential Permits (new construction) in Huntsville city limits: In April, 181 housing units were permitted, 95 single- and 86 multi-family. The top tract for building permits last month was 106.12 (72 West) where 63 units were permitted, 7 single- and 56 multi-family. This is a 58.8% decrease over April 2019, when 439 housing units (152 single- and 287 [ more ]
Read More#ThisPlaceMattersHsv Campaign Goes All Digital for Historic Preservation Month
May 1, 2020
To celebrate and preserve Huntsville’s historic structures and heritage while practicing safe social distancing, the City of Huntsville and Huntsville Historic Preservation Commission (HHPC) will launch an all-digital #ThisPlaceMattersHsv campaign in May. The campaign will run during National Historic Preservation Month, an annual observance spearheaded by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. This will be the fourth consecutive year Huntsville has celebrated with a campaign for Rocket City citizens and fans. Because more people [ more ]
Read MoreMarch 2020 – Monthly Development Review
April 13, 2020
New office and industrial projects topped the list of non-residential projects permitted last month. New home starts more than tripled year-over-year. Residential Permits (new construction) in Huntsville city limits: In March, 334 housing units were permitted, 183 single- and 151 multi-family. The top tract for building permits last month was 106.21 (53 North) where 94 units were permitted, 21 single- and 73 multi-family. This is a 212% increase over March 2019, when [ more ]
Read MoreFebruary 2020 – Monthly Development Review
March 6, 2020
Multiple projects under construction at Redstone Gateway were among the list of non-residential projects permitted last month. New home starts and CO’s slightly decreased year-over-year. Residential Permits (new construction) in Huntsville city limits: In February, 167 housing units were permitted, 127 single- and 40 multi-family. The top tract for building permits last month was 112 (Martin-Zierdt) where 47 units were permitted, 7 single- and 40 multi-family. This is a 3.5% decrease over [ more ]
Read MoreMill Creek Choice Neighborhood Revitalization Launch Community-wide Celebration March 7
February 27, 2020
It’s time to celebrate a major revitalization project for the City of Huntsville. On Saturday, March 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the public is invited to attend a family-friendly event to celebrate Huntsville’s selection for a $1.3 million Choice Neighborhoods Initiative (CNI) Planning Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. This grant funds the creation of a plan to revitalize and transform a specific geographic segment [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville holds public input sessions on new City Hall project
February 27, 2020
The City of Huntsville is working on plans to build a new City Hall and the public is invited to learn more about the project during three public meetings. On March 3, 4, and 5, architects from Goodwyn Mills Cawood will be available to explain the design process and public amenities slated for the new building and to receive public input. Huntsville’s municipal operations outgrew City Hall many years ago and offices [ more ]
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