Few development issues are currently as hotly debated as data centers. In North Alabama, questions are intensifying as Huntsville and surrounding communities continue expanding both residentially and commercially. A Gallup poll conducted in March of this year states that 70 percent of Americans are either somewhat or strongly opposed to data center construction in their […]
John Cooper, the director of the Alabama Department of Transportation, was to the point in stressing the importance of good roads and highways in a way that anyone can relate. “I think it is important for the quality of life in Alabama,” he said. “Miss Maude needs to be able to drive to church and […]
“If you can make it safe and convenient and attractive, people will use it.” It doesn’t have quite the international impact of “if you build it, he will come,” but the local impact will be immeasurable. The statement from John Autry, Huntsville’s manager of public transportation, counters the claims that public transit won’t work here […]
As cities and communities grow, the need to upgrade and improve infrastructure is at the forefront. Many of those towns and even counties don’t have the financial resources to make it easier for their residents to drive to church, school or shopping. But, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong said the money is out there. “We have […]
A long-neglected section of Huntsville is about to take another step in its rehabilitation. Business and property owners in West Huntsville’s Choice Neighborhood Mill Creek area will be eligible to apply for grants to improve their building exteriors. “I am proud of the investment and attention that is being given to the people of West […]
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Monday for Westmoore Landing, a planned $2.2 billion mixed-use community near historic Mooresville. Developers Donald F. “Trey” Rochford of Rochford Realty & Construction Co., Inc. and David Horwath, president of Land Innovations, were among those marking the start of the project. The ceremony was held August 31 at the Westmoore […]
In recognition of the city’s difference makers in landscaping, Huntsville officials recognized 376 properties at the annual Beautification Awards ceremony. Mayor Tommy Battle, City Council members, the city’s Green Team and the Huntsville Beautification Board made the presentations last week at the annual Beautification Awards ceremony. “It’s a critical responsibility to protect Huntsville’s natural beauty,” […]
“…5-4-3-2-1.” And with that traditional Huntsville ribbon-cutting countdown from Mayor Tommy Battle, a 1½-mile extension of the Tennessee River Greenway was launched. Battle led Wednesday’s ceremony celebrating the latest addition to Huntsville’s network of greenways that completes a continuous 17-mile loop in South Huntsville. “This loop began 20 years ago with the Aldridge Creek Greenway,” […]
Hey, Decatur commuters, help is on the way. It won’t happen any time soon, but a third Tennessee River bridge to serve Decatur is on the horizon. Alabama Department of Transportation officials said the agency will soon begin a corridor study for alignment options for a new Tennessee River crossing. The project aims to relieve […]
While the Clean Air Act has been a benefit to our health and the environment, farmers are experiencing some deficiencies in their crops. It is the primary federal law regulating air emissions – including sulfates – to protect public health and the environment. But now, researchers with Auburn University’s College of Agriculture, Alabama Agricultural Experiment […]
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