City Stories

Cove plan promotes smart growth, preservation of resources

As a city’s borders grow, planners must consider residents who live in outer-lying areas. Providing access to quality-of-life amenities is...

Restore Our Roads: City leaders say planning, partnerships key to strong infrastructure

Note: This article appears in the April 2021 issue of Initiatives magazine, a publication of the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber. If...

Huntsville GIS tool opens doors for residential, commercial growth

When Nick Haney moved to Huntsville from North Carolina in 2018, his first thought was, “How do I find where...

How federal grants are impacting the lives of Huntsville residents

A Huntsville native and retired orthopedic nurse, Betty Logan has spent most of her life giving back to the community....

Ambitious projects continue to boost popularity of Downtown Huntsville

Downtown districts are often considered the heartbeat of a city. It’s where diverse people and businesses converge, day and night....

Meet the crime specialists keeping you safe through collaboration

What do hockey legend Wayne Gretzky and Huntsville Police Chief Mark McMurray have in common? As it turns out, a...

Women’s History Month: 6 inspiring stories from Huntsville leaders

Women’s History Month is coming to an end. For the past four weeks, we’ve highlighted women who have helped shape...

Boards and commissions an invaluable key to City’s success

Joy Parker isn’t from Huntsville, but it’s her home. A native of Boston, she and her late husband, U.S. Army...

First-rate fitness: Jumpstart your health at new City-run rec center

Note: This article appeared in the February 2021 edition of Initiatives, a magazine by the Huntsville/Madison County of Chamber. Click here...

Huntsville Police relocate Internal Affairs for greater public accessibility

Talk to us. That’s the message the Huntsville Police Department’s Internal Affairs office wants to send to the community. Internal...