💰 $47.3 Million in Funding

The city has received almost $50 million in funding, a new chicken restaurant, and the best chocolate in the US!

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Andrew Smith
June 21, 2024

Happy Friday,

We’ve got a jam-packed newsletter this week, so I won’t make this intro long!

I just want to say thanks for taking the time to read this email every week!

Let’s get to it!

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Blast Off

Skybridge Funds Approved by City of Huntsville

The Skybrige is officially happening!

The City of Huntsville has approved $47.3 million in two federal grants to bring the project to life. However, only a portion of the funds will be used for the Skybridge.

In total, the funds will be used for:

  • 1.2 miles of linear park space

  • 5,600 feet of Pinhook Creek channel excavation

  • 3,200 feet of low-flow channel along Pinhook Creek

  • 6,000 linear feet of greenway

  • Three precast pedestrian bridges over Pinhook Creek

  • One concrete railroad bridge replacing the wooden bridge adjacent to Heart of Huntsville Drive

  • 1,400 feet of pedestrian cable suspension bridge

The City of Huntsville is hoping to start on the developments by the end of the year, and the project will be constructed in four phases.

Phase 1 will focus on the Pinhook Creek improvements and is expected to take 24 months to complete.

Taking Flight

A New Chick-fil-A is Coming to Town Madison

Chick-fil-A partnered with the Trash Pandas this week to announce that a new location will open in Town Madison later this year. The new location will be at 110 Thrasher Lane, just 2.5 miles away from Toytota Field!

Pizzelle’s Confections Named Best Chocolate Shop in the US

Huntsville’s Pizzelle’s Confections was named the best chocolate shop in the US by USA Today. Next time you’re at Campus 805, be sure to stop in and tell them congrats! Oh, and don’t forget to try some of their award-winning chocolate too!

Brooklyn Water Bagels Might Expand to Huntsville

Brooklyn Water Bagels, a Florida-based breakfast chain, is hoping to expand to Huntsville and is looking for franchise partners in the area. The company relies on its own water filtration system to boil its bagels and make them crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. They also serve coffee with coffee ice cubes!

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Explore The Rocket City

The Rocket City Fair Is Back in Huntsville

The Rocket City Fair is back in Huntsville from June 20-30! They’ve got fun rides, classic games, delicious junk food, a multi-day concert series, and more! Get your tickets today!

Join UCP Huntsville at Emerald Evening 2024

Dance the night away on Thursday, June 27 with UCP Huntsville while supporting life-changing direct services for local clients with disabilities. There will be a silent auction, fun activities, a buffet, and more! Get your tickets today!

Water Lantern Festival Is Coming to Big Spring Park June 22

See Big Spring Park like never before as hundreds of water lanterns light up the sky! Bring the whole family out to decorate and release your lanterns, while enjoying live music and food trucks. Get your tickets today!

UAH Basketball Camp Starts on Monday

UAH’s first basketball camp of the summer is June 24-27. Your camper will learn proper fundamentals from UAH basketball coaches and compete in various competitions. The camp is open to boys and girls in grades 2nd-8th. Reserve your spot today!

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Thanks for taking the time to read this week’s newsletter!

On Tuesday, I’ll send out a July event calendar with a fun activity for every day of the month. So be on the lookout for that!

Talk soon,
Andrew Smith