Mayor Battle proclaims Community Planning Month in Huntsville

Published on October 10, 2024

[Link]As Huntsville sees rapid growth, it is essential to plan for current needs as well as future demands. City planners diligently work to craft this strategy, ensuring residents' quality of life is not only preserved but also enhanced.

October, which is National Community Month, celebrates those efforts, and Mayor Tommy Battle has proclaimed Community Planning Month in Huntsville. The celebration includes events that invite public participation and features displays at City libraries. In the second-floor lobby of City Hall, banners detailing the City's The BIG Picture master plan are on display.

"The work of City planners is never done, and we appreciate the opportunity to thank all the employees in our Planning Department for the work they do making our community a special place," Mayor Tommy Battle said. "Every aspect of Huntsville - from special events to road construction - reflects the efforts of our Planning Department, and their contributions play a vital role in improving our city."

This is the third year Huntsville has commemorated Community Planning Month with the theme of "Huntsville on the R.I.S.E." The emphasis this year is on sustainability, highlighting efforts to create a sustainable urban development that revitalizes communities, keeping the air and water clean, which provides economic and social benefits to residents.

Community involvement is a critical piece of the Planning Department's work and events will be held this month in all five City Council districts.

• District 5 Town Hall, Oct. 15, 6 p.m., Olde Cobblestone Community pavilion (8684 Stonewalk Lane, Madison)
• District 1 Meet-and-Greet, Oct. 21, 6-7 p.m., North Huntsville Library
• District 4 Town Hall, Oct. 21, 6-7 p.m., Downtown Huntsville Library
• Districts 2 & 3 Public Engagement, Oct. 28, 6-7 p.m., South Huntsville Library

There will also be interactive sessions Oct. 28-31 with students attending after-school programs at the Boys & Girls Club and Girls, Inc.

"We invite everyone to attend at least one of these meetings and share your insight and ideas with us," said Dennis Madsen, Huntsville's Manager of Urban and Long-Range Planning. "Our best sources for helping plan the future of Huntsville is from the people of Huntsville. Your feedback is greatly valued."