Category: Mayor Tommy Battle
Huntsville approves architectural agreement for demolition of old City Hall
October 26, 2023
With the new Huntsville City Hall set to open in April 2024, the City is moving ahead with plans to take down the current Administrative Building. City Council on Thursday approved a resolution allowing Mayor Tommy Battle to enter into an architectural agreement with Fuqua & Partners Architects related to the demolition. The contract does not include physical demolition, but instead the creation of a roadmap guiding the process, from utility [ more ]
Read MoreCouncill School Alumni Association dedicates new statues at William Hooper Councill Park
October 24, 2023
The William Hooper Councill School Alumni Association unveiled four new statues during a dedication ceremony at William Hooper Councill Park on Tuesday, Oct. 24. The unveiling represents the completion of the $1.65 million park, which opened on St. Clair Avenue in Downtown Huntsville in 2020. The park is located on the site of the former Councill School. The City’s first public school for African-American students served the Huntsville community from 1867 [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville approves agreement to bring large-scale music festival to John Hunt Park
October 12, 2023
Music fans, rejoice! A large-scale festival featuring internationally acclaimed artists is coming to Huntsville. City Council on Thursday voted unanimously to allow Mayor Tommy Battle to enter into a three-year partnership agreement with C3 Presents LLC, to produce a two-day festival in John Hunt Park. Mayor Battle described the festival as a quality-of-life enhancement for residents and said he can’t wait for the first event. The festival’s name will be announced later. “This [ more ]
Read MorePublic invited to attend meetings on Mill Creek redevelopment project
October 12, 2023
The City of Huntsville and the Huntsville Housing Authority are moving forward with plans to redevelop property along Governors Drive, and officials would like to hear from the public. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Choice Neighborhood Initiative focuses on the area surrounding Butler Terrace and Butler Terrace Addition, now known as Mill Creek. Three upcoming meetings are planned to discuss the Choice Neighborhood Initiative (CNI), a project led by [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville leaders talk growth and infrastructure at annual builders meeting
October 5, 2023
Huntsville’s growth is fueling demand for housing, and City leaders believe smart infrastructure investments will ultimately drive residential construction over the next decade. Mayor Tommy Battle and members of his urban development team offered their insights at the Huntsville Madison County Builder Association’s annual roundtable meeting. Growth and infrastructure dominated the discussion between leaders and builders. Mayor Battle sees the City’s annual growth rate of 3-4% continuing over the coming years, a [ more ]
Read MoreThe beat goes on: Mayor Tommy Battle’s 2023 State of the City address
September 26, 2023
Huntsville’s unique identity and progressive approach to development were the highlights of Mayor Tommy Battle’s annual State of the City address Tuesday at the Von Braun Center’s Saturn Ballroom. Delivering his 15th State of the City since being elected in 2008, Mayor Battle touted the City’s measured growth in the residential, commercial and industrial sectors. He also reflected on the City’s resilience and determination to break new barriers each day. “We are [ more ]
Read MoreMayor Battle to present 2023 State of the City Address
September 21, 2023
Mayor Battle will deliver his annual State of the City address on Tuesday, Sept. 26, at a ticketed luncheon sponsored by the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce. The event will be live broadcast on HSV TV at noon, and the Mayor’s speech should begin at approximately 12:25 p.m. Watch the speech on HSV TV channels 16 or 1088 and WOW’s channels 42 or 1016. The program will also be live-streamed on [ more ]
Read MoreMayor Battle introduces balanced budget for FY 2024
September 14, 2023
Mayor Tommy Battle introduced the City’s proposed Fiscal Year 2024 budget at the Sept. 14 regular meeting of the Huntsville City Council. The Mayor proposed a balanced $312,814,218 operating budget, which includes $33,053,691 million in special appropriations for 67 outside agencies. “As Huntsville continues its growth and expansion, so do the demands from our community on City services,” Mayor Battle said. “The FY 24 budget meets this demand by incorporating ideas and [ more ]
Read MorePivotal City of Huntsville road projects moving forward
September 14, 2023
Several road projects designed to improve traffic safety and movement through Huntsville are moving forward. City Council approved agreements with the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) to fund construction on the Northern Bypass Phase 2, and planned improvements to Martin Road and to U.S. 72. “The projects are pivotal to our transportation infrastructure and, when complete, will help provide safer and quicker commutes for our citizens,” Mayor Tommy Battle said. Northern Bypass The Northern [ more ]
Read MoreHistory remade: Huntsville opens new Get-A-Way Skatepark and Kids Space Playground
September 13, 2023
One of the most extensive recreation projects undertaken in the City of Huntsville was unveiled at John Hunt Park on Wednesday when Get-A-Way Skatepark and Kids Space Playground opened to the public, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony. “These public projects have exceeded all our expectations,” said Mayor Tommy Battle. “While they may dramatically differ in function, both were conceived, created and financially made possible by passionate people who believed in them and [ more ]
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