Category: Top News
City of Huntsville secures federal RAISE grant for pedestrian access project
August 9, 2022
The City of Huntsville’s vision for improving downtown pedestrian access while providing an economic boost to low-income communities is a step closer to reality after securing $20 million in federal grant funding. The pedestrian access and redevelopment corridor (PARC) project has been on the City’s wish list for over a decade, but funding shortfalls kept the project in a holding pattern. The Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant, [ more ]
Read MoreGreen Team launches survey to evaluate sources, scale of litter in Huntsville
August 5, 2022
Huntsville’s Green Team wants to know what you think about litter. As part of the City’s larger commitment to being responsible stewards of our environment, Green Team is conducting a city-wide survey through Aug. 31 to receive public input on litter. Green Team is the City’s division responsible for litter prevention as well as environmental outreach and education. TAKE GREEN TEAM’S LITTER SURVEY “Even with our wonderful volunteer groups, it’s hard for a [ more ]
Read MoreProgress report: City of Huntsville reviews BIG Picture master plan
July 28, 2022
In 2018, the City of Huntsville unveiled its first published, comprehensive master plan shaped by direct and frequent input from citizens. Huntsville Manager of Urban and Long-Range Planning Dennis Madsen speaks at podium while Mayor Tommy Battle looks on. That input encompassed more than 200 public workshops and lectures, a 24/7 online idea forum and an informative traveling exhibit to help craft the guide as a compass and roadmap for smart, sustainable [ more ]
Read MoreDowntown Huntsville street closure
July 27, 2022
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is assisting with road closures in downtown Huntsville near the Von Braun Center on Friday, July 29. Monroe Street between Clinton Ave. and Williams Ave. will be closed to north and southbound traffic from 5 – 8 p.m. to accommodate heavy pedestrian traffic for an event at the Propst Arena. Please use caution if traveling in the area.
Read MoreMayor Battle announces TIF closure, highlights benefits to schools, businesses
July 27, 2022
The City of Huntsville’s sound fiscal footing will be on display again next month when it retires its third tax increment financing district, or TIF, two years ahead of projection and nine years before its required closing. The early payoff aligns with Mayor Tommy Battle’s push for smart planning and fiscal prudence, both of which have helped Huntsville secure and maintain AAA bond ratings from Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s. The [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville to transform former armory into community center
July 15, 2022
The City of Huntsville’s efforts to provide more recreation offerings at John Hunt Park will soon include a new community center geared toward the senior population. The old National Guard Armory near John Hunt Park in Huntsville has been closed since 2017. It will be renovated and transformed into the Raymond W. Jones Community Center. The City Council voted Thursday to approve a contract with Lee Builders to transform a former National [ more ]
Read MoreCouncil to consider action on Mill Creek neighborhood improvements
July 14, 2022
City Council will consider a resolution Thursday night for a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the City and Huntsville Housing Authority (HHA) to demolish 31 unoccupied buildings at Butler Terrace Addition. If approved, the MOA would allow HHA to work with the City’s Public Works Department to complete demolition and remove all vertical structures within Butler Terrace Addition on Seminole Drive. “The Huntsville Housing Authority appreciates the City’s assistance in helping set [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville scores professional soccer at Joe Davis Stadium
July 12, 2022
Professional soccer is coming to Huntsville’s Joe Davis Stadium. Mayor Tommy Battle announced a partnership with the Nashville Soccer Club (SC) to launch its next MLS NEXT Pro team in Huntsville. The team will begin competition in the 2023 MLS NEXT Pro season. “Soccer has consistently been one of the most popular and fastest-growing sports in our region,” said Mayor Battle. “When the City decided to renovate Joe Davis Stadium and [ more ]
Read MorePain at the pump? City of Huntsville officials urge residents to ‘Try Transit’
July 11, 2022
Huntsville commuters have struggled with higher costs this summer as fuel prices reached record highs. Though the average price in Huntsville is just shy of $4 per gallon, many drivers are still paying nearly $50 to fill up, depending on the size of their gas tanks. To that end, City of Huntsville officials are urging drivers to “Dump the Pump & Try Transit.” Huntsville’s Parking and Public Transportation Department operates Orbit, [ more ]
Read MoreGet to know your government: Civic Engagement Academy applications go live
July 11, 2022
Do you want to help shape Huntsville’s future while learning more about the City’s government? If so, Huntsville’s Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (ODEI) is launching a new program just for you. ODEI’s Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) is designed to introduce residents to City government through a series of integrated classes that are interactive, dynamic, fun and creative. Participants can engage with City leaders and learn multiple ways of getting [ more ]
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