Erin Owen

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Architectural Styles of Historic Huntsville Part I: Federal Style & Greek Revival

In 2026, America turns 250. Across the country and here in Alabama, communities are marking this milestone with celebrations, reflection...
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Civic engagement builds stronger communities and better Census outcomes

When communities show up, they shape their future. Civic engagement – whether attending neighborhood meetings, serving on advisory boards, volunteering...
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The Missing Export: Culture as Economic Infrastructure

How Cities Can Export Music Like Goods Originally published on Fast Company In today’s experience economy, cultural capital is increasingly...
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Multicultural Affairs: 2025 Rewind

The story of the City of Huntsville’s Office of Multicultural Affairs in 2025 is one of momentum that began with...
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Historic Preservation: 2025 Rewind

Historic preservation in Huntsville didn’t look backward so much in 2025 as it looked through time. While the City continued...
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Community Development: 2025 Rewind

The City of Huntsville’s Community Development team made meaningful progress this year toward strengthening neighborhoods, expanding housing access and improving...
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Huntsville Music Office: 2025 Rewind

2025 struck a different chord for the Huntsville Music Office. It just hit different. This year wasn’t just about songs...
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The history of worship in Huntsville: Sacred spaces, enduring stories

Huntsville’s houses of worship are more than historic landmarks. Step inside this holiday season and you’ll see worn pews polished...
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On the road with Huntsville: Touring artists tell the MAP story

On the road, some stories are simply unforgettable. From Scottish villages to American cities, the Huntsville Music Office’s Music Ambassador...
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From Maui to Huntsville: How Civic Engagement Academy sparked a career

When Carol Gentz moved from Maui to Huntsville amid the uncertainty of COVID-19 in 2020, she started looking for ways...