Category: Development
Mayor Battle unveils Huntsville’s BIG Picture Master Plan
November 20, 2018
After four years of planning, more than 200 public workshops and lectures, a 24/7 online idea forum and an informative traveling exhibition, Mayor Tommy Battle and City leaders unveiled The BIG Picture master plan in its new, user-friendly, interactive digital format. Available at BigPictureHuntsville.com, it is the City’s first published, comprehensive plan guided by direct and frequent input from citizens. “This is a community-driven plan informed by the vision and desires of [ more ]
Read MoreOctober 2018 – Monthly Development Review
November 13, 2018
New office buildings and industrial expansions topped the list of non-residential building permits in October. Residential permits and CO’s decreased year-over-year. Residential Permits (new construction) in Huntsville city limits: In October, 96 housing units were permitted, all single-family. The top tract for building permits last month was 112 (Martin-Zierdt), where 16 units were permitted. This is a 9.4% decrease over October 2017, when 106 housing units (100 single- and 6 multi-family) were permitted. Residential [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville 2018 Housing Expo Celebrates Homeownership
October 24, 2018
Homeownership has long been part of the American dream. New buyers, or those considering a home purchase, will learn everything they need to know at the City of Huntsville’s 2018 Housing Expo on Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Stone Event Center at Campus No. 805, 2620 Clinton Avenue, 35805. This half-day, free event, will be packed with valuable information and guidance for current and future residents [ more ]
Read MoreSeptember 2018 – Monthly Development Review
October 9, 2018
More than $56 million in non-residential building permits were issued in September. Residential permits and CO’s decreased year-over-year. Residential Permits (new construction) in Huntsville city limits: In September, 122 housing units were permitted, 104 single- and 18 multi-family. The top tract for building permits last month was 112 (Martin-Zierdt), where 27 units were permitted, all single-family. This is a 63.2% decrease over September 2017, when 332 housing units (84 single- and 248 multi-family) were [ more ]
Read MoreMayor Battle Statement on United Launch Alliance Contract Announcement
September 27, 2018
Mayor Tommy Battle congratulates United Launch Alliance and Blue Origin on ULA’s selection of Blue Origin to build the advanced booster engine for the Vulcan Centaur rocket system. “Congratulations to United Launch Alliance and to Blue Origin! After a lengthy due diligence period by ULA, today’s announcement marks the beginning of U.S. independence for a variety of space travel missions to include future deep space voyages. Huntsville is proud that both [ more ]
Read MoreSenator Shelby Announces $29.1 Million Grant for Huntsville Airport
September 18, 2018
U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today announced that the Huntsville-Madison County Airport Authority will benefit from a $29.115 million federal Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The funding will be used for the construction of a new taxiway at the Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field. “The city of Huntsville is growing at a rapid pace,” said Senator Shelby. “This new taxiway will allow for increased [ more ]
Read MoreAugust 2018 – Monthly Development Review
September 5, 2018
An expansion of the VBC was among the top non-residential permits issued last month. Residential permits and CO’s decreased year-over-year. Residential Permits (new construction) in Huntsville city limits: In August, 97 housing units were permitted, all single-family. The top tract for building permits last month was 113 (Green Mountain/Owens Cross Roads), where 19 units were permitted. This is an 11% decrease over August 2017, when 109 housing units (104 single- and 5 [ more ]
Read MoreRedstone Arsenal Joint Land Use Study Hosts Public Workshop Aug. 21
August 9, 2018
PARTNERING WITH OUR NEIGHBOR REDSTONE ARSENAL – YOUR INPUT MATTERS! You are invited to a public workshop Aug. 21 regarding compatibility planning around Redstone Arsenal. The workshop is part of the ongoing development of the Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) to address compatibility planning between Redstone Arsenal and the surrounding communities. The City of Huntsville, in cooperation with Redstone Arsenal and other communities, agencies, and organizations in the region, is preparing a [ more ]
Read MoreJuly 2018 – Monthly Development Review
August 8, 2018
A new climbing gym at Mid-City Huntsville topped the list of non-residential permits issued last month. Residential permits increased year-over-year. Residential Permits (new construction) in Huntsville city limits: In July, 159 housing units were permitted, 113 single- and 46 multi-family. The top tract for building permits last month was 212 (Greenbrier), where 36 units were permitted, 6 single- and 30 multi-family. This is a 12% increase over July 2017, when 142 housing units (82 [ more ]
Read MoreTake the Survey! What Huntsville Needs to Know about its Music Ecosystem
August 1, 2018
The City of Huntsville and Sound Diplomacy launched a music ecosystem survey on Aug. 1 to gather additional public input for a citywide music audit. The online survey is designed to help music consultants learn more about what the public thinks Huntsville needs to become a music-rich city. The questionnaire, available for the next six weeks, is aimed at musicians, music industry stakeholders and music lovers. “We have an amazing opportunity here, [ more ]
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