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Huntsville MPO seeking public comments about long-range transportation projects
January 31, 2025
If you have ideas about how to improve transportation on Huntsville’s highways or through public transit, the Huntsville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is eager to listen. The public is invited to provide feedback at three community meetings in February as the MPO concludes work on the 2050 Long-Range Transportation Plan for consideration by the organization’s policy board. These meetings will be an open house format, and the public is invited [ more ]
Read MoreDr. Richard Showers, Sr. Center to host ‘Arts for All: Community Conversations’ series
January 30, 2025
Arts Huntsville, in partnership with Huntsville Revisited and the City of Huntsville’s Office of Multicultural Affairs, is pleased to announce “Arts for All: Community Conversations,” a series of open conversations designed to connect Huntsville artists and arts organizations with valuable community resources and partners. Events will be Tuesdays in February from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Dr. Richard Showers, Sr. Recreation Center, 4600 Blue Spring Road, Huntsville. Through these conversations Arts Huntsville aims [ more ]
Read More2024 Development Review spotlights Huntsville’s growth and development
January 29, 2025
Huntsville’s housing inventory experienced record growth in 2024 amid a surge of multi-family complexes opening. While housing construction is not expected to keep that same frenetic pace in 2024, indicators suggest it will remain at above average rates, according to a study from the City’s Long-Range Planning Division. The 2024 Huntsville Development Review revealed that single-family home construction along with commercial activity is growing throughout the City. The City’s population also [ more ]
Read MoreCity agreement with Breeze Airways to lead to more destinations
January 24, 2025
The City of Huntsville and Breeze Airways reached agreement on a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will expand the low-cost carrier’s portfolio at Huntsville International Airport. Under terms of the MOU, Breeze will operate at least two weekly flights from Huntsville to Tampa, Orlando and Las Vegas for a total of six flights a week (24 flights per month). Breeze will receive $10,000 per month in base incentive payment to meet [ more ]
Read MoreCity awards grant funds to eight local organizations
January 23, 2025
Eight local organizations will soon receive grant funds from the City of Huntsville through a program with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). At its January 23 meeting, City Council authorized the City’s Community Development Office to distribute Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to the following organizations: Alabama Non-Violent Offenders Organization – $15,000 Funds will be used for the operating costs and administrative salaries of personnel overseeing the Non-Violent [ more ]
Read MoreCity votes to rename DEI to Office of Multicultural Affairs
January 23, 2025
The Huntsville City Council voted unanimously to change the name of the City’s Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) back to the Office of Multicultural Affairs, a title previously used from 2008 to 2021. Council Members Michelle Watkins and Jennie Robinson co-sponsored the renaming ordinance. Robinson said the name change provides an opportunity to ensure the mission of the department and to create a broad and intentional focus on inclusion that [ more ]
Read MoreShowers of Hope: Huntsville Parks & Recreation, Huntsville Music Office team up for free choral concert
January 23, 2025
Huntsville Parks & Recreation and the Huntsville Music Office invite the community to join them for Showers of Hope, a free choral concert at the Dr. Richard Showers Sr. Center on Saturday, Feb. 1, at 5 p.m. This special event will highlight local vocal ensembles, featuring performances from the Lee High School Choir (Small Ensemble), members of Jemison High School’s choir, Alabama A&M Choir (Small Ensemble) and members of the [ more ]
Read MoreGreen Team to hold community cleanup for Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service
January 17, 2025
The City of Huntsville’s Green Team is celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service with a community cleanup of Campus 805 and surrounding areas. The cleanup will be Saturday, Jan. 18, from 9-11 a.m. The Green Team tent will be set up at S.R. Butler Green at Campus 805, 2620 Clinton Ave. “The Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service is a tremendous opportunity to honor Dr. King’s legacy [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville, community partners to open warming centers
January 17, 2025
The City of Huntsville and other local organizations will open warming centers for the community as temperatures are expected to drop significantly next week. The National Weather Service reports an Arctic air mass will bring bitterly cold temperatures to the area this weekend, leading to dangerous wind chills by the morning of Monday, Jan. 20. Accordingly, the City is working with local partners to open warming centers at the following locations: Community Warming Center [ more ]
Read MoreApplications open for Civic Engagement Academy’s spring 2025 session
January 16, 2025
Citizens interested in learning about city government and making a difference in the Huntsville community are invited to apply for the Civic Engagement Academy’s (CEA) spring 2025 session. This free, eight-week program is designed to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to become more involved in their community. Through a combination of classroom instruction and interactive activities, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of civic engagement. The Civic Engagement Academy [ more ]
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