Montgomery development news - Page 239

Thedarkone1977 · #**4761** Posted **Sep 16, 2010, 10:09 PM**

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Originally Posted by OldCloverdale

it`s *not* time for Bishop State in Mobile to follow ASU`s lead in expansion and become a four year HBCU instead of a two year.

(plenty of 4-year state schools already in Alabama, including USA in Mobile... Bishop State is the only 2-year state school in Mobile)

In so many ways I believe ASU is *not* the premier school in Montgomery

(Auburn-Montgomery is clearly the best school in Montgomery; Huntingdon is clearly the most beautiful.)

I don't think the point of Port_of_Bama entry was to say that ASU is the best school in Montgomery. The point was to say that he is proud of the improvements they are making.

ASU is the only school in Montgomery with the potential (I said the potential) to be on the level with UAB and Troy (in Troy, AL). And if they were to reach that potential they would be the number 1 school in the river region. That would take improvements academically, racially, visually on campus, and going division 1A in sports.

SpawnOfVulcan · #**4762** Posted **Sep 17, 2010, 12:25 AM**

ASU could easily become the best college in the region. Simple reason is that it has the name for it. Judging by what they're doing now, it shouldn't take long. If they match the quality of the campus with the potential status of the name, they should do well.

Port_of_Bama · #**4763** Posted **Sep 17, 2010, 8:01 AM**

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Originally Posted by OldCloverdale

it`s *not* time for Bishop State in Mobile to follow ASU`s lead in expansion and become a four year HBCU instead of a two year.

(plenty of 4-year state schools already in Alabama, including USA in Mobile... Bishop State is the only 2-year state school in Mobile)

In so many ways I believe ASU is *not* the premier school in Montgomery

(Auburn-Montgomery is clearly the best school in Montgomery; Huntingdon is clearly the most beautiful.)

Oh ok I see.... Like in Mobile the premier school is USA and Springhill is the most beautiful.

Port_of_Bama · #**4764** Posted **Sep 17, 2010, 8:04 AM**

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Originally Posted by Thedarkone1977

I don't think the point of Port_of_Bama entry was to say that ASU is the best school in Montgomery. The point was to say that he is proud of the improvements they are making.

ASU is the only school in Montgomery with the potential (I said the potential) to be on the level with UAB and Troy (in Troy, AL). And if they were to reach that potential they would be the number 1 school in the river region. That would take improvements academically, racially, visually on campus, and going division 1A in sports.

Yes I saw the video link of ASU`s five phases of expansion...And I wish Bishop State would expand also.

bystander1 · #**4765** Posted **Sep 18, 2010, 2:43 AM**

This may have been overlooked by some, but the best view in the River Region now belongs to the city.

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City Acquires Land on Maxwell Blvd.

By Morgan Hightower

Story Created: Sep 4, 2010
(Story Updated: Sep 4, 2010 )

The highest point in Montgomery is officially city property.

It starts at the corner of Holt Street and Maxwell Boulevard and has great views of the Alabama River, and the Montgomery skyline.

The city hopes the property will be turned into apartments or condominiums, and commercial businesses.

The entire land was bought for $1.5 million from money the city had left over from the bond issue.

http://www.wncftv.com/localnews

floc34 · #**4766** Posted **Sep 18, 2010, 4:08 AM**

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Originally Posted by Thedarkone1977

I don't think the point of Port_of_Bama entry was to say that ASU is the best school in Montgomery. The point was to say that he is proud of the improvements they are making.

ASU is the only school in Montgomery with the potential (I said the potential) to be on the level with UAB and Troy (in Troy, AL). And if they were to reach that potential they would be the number 1 school in the river region. That would take improvements academically, racially, visually on campus, and going division 1A in sports.

I'm sure if ASU continues moving in the right direction they can be on the same level as Troy; ASU seems to have pretty good academic programs. In Montgomery Huntingdon College has the most beautiful campus, and I think the same goes for Spring Hill in Mobile, and Samford in Birmingham, AUM has a good business school, and Faulkner seems to have a good Law School that's done very well in national competitions, of all the colleges in Montgomery ASU is the most recognizable due to the name itself; hopefully they keep moving in the right direction.

Thedarkone1977 · #**4767** Posted **Sep 23, 2010, 8:31 PM**

Proposed I-85 extension draws mixed feelings
By Jason Morton Staff Writer
Published: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at 1:55 p.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at 1:55 p.m.

Transportation officials are still compiling comments from residents who would be affected by a proposed $2.4 billion, 124-mile extension of Interstate 85.

The extension would connect I-85 from its current southern terminus in Montgomery to I-20/59 just south of York, near the Mississippi state line. It would pass through Montgomery, Lowndes, Dallas, Perry, Marengo, Perry and Sumter counties.

Even if given final approval, the extension is likely decades from completion. But most residents along the prospective route are hopeful the highway eventually will happen, according to feedback received during public hearings, primarily because of the potential for economic development in the mostly poor and rural region.

Some, however, said they would rather see that money spent elsewhere.

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Reach Jason Morton at [email protected] or 205-722-0200.

thoraudio · #**4768** Posted **Sep 23, 2010, 11:43 PM**

A waste, imho. Said plan would further kill Selma......

SpawnOfVulcan · #**4769** Posted **Sep 24, 2010, 4:52 AM**

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Originally Posted by thoraudio

A waste, imho. Said plan would further kill Selma......

If they routed it nearer to downtown Selma, that might not be such a problem. But, that's probably not gonna happen.

I like the idea though, of 4 laning 43 from Mobile to Tuscaloosa. I personally think that would do wonders for the region. Speeding up transportation between most of the largest cities in the Black Belt could really help anything from economic development to healthcare.

Jefficator · #**4770** Posted **Sep 24, 2010, 4:34 PM**

Doesn't seem in Montgomery's best interest, though.

A direct route from Jackson, MS to Atlanta, GA through Montgomery will steal some traffic that is presently going through Birmingham and could potentially increase revenues at exits in Montgomery, the halfway point.

Widening 43 will serve to divert traffic from I-65. I'm all for helping the Black Belt, but I care more about Montgomery.

SpawnOfVulcan · #**4771** Posted **Sep 25, 2010, 5:23 AM**

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Originally Posted by Jefficator

Doesn't seem in Montgomery's best interest, though.

A direct route from Jackson, MS to Atlanta, GA through Montgomery will steal some traffic that is presently going through Birmingham and could potentially increase revenues at exits in Montgomery, the halfway point.

Widening 43 will serve to divert traffic from I-65. I'm all for helping the Black Belt, but I care more about Montgomery.

Well, something has to be done that serves other cities than JUST Montgomery, or else this project will never have a chance of getting off the ground.

If you're gonna build an interstate like this, don't build it full of huge bypasses, even if it costs extra. Place them so that they service the parts of each town that are already the money makers. The days of bypasses are close to being behind us, and it's probably a better idea to go ahead and be proactive in building roads that services cities correctly instead of encouraging sprawl. The road needs to be close to Selma, Demopolis,etc... not outside of them.

Thedarkone1977 · #**4772** Posted **Sep 26, 2010, 2:22 AM**

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Originally Posted by tredici

Well, something has to be done that serves other cities than JUST Montgomery, or else this project will never have a chance of getting off the ground.

If you're gonna build an interstate like this, don't build it full of huge bypasses, even if it costs extra. Place them so that they service the parts of each town that are already the money makers. The days of bypasses are close to being behind us, and it's probably a better idea to go ahead and be proactive in building roads that services cities correctly instead of encouraging sprawl. The road needs to be close to Selma, Demopolis,etc... not outside of them.

AMEN........... I couldn't agree with you more.

Thedarkone1977 · #**4773** Posted **Sep 26, 2010, 2:28 AM**

Alabama State University okays on-campus football stadium
WSFA
Posted: Sep 24, 2010 9:28 PM CDT
Updated: Sep 24, 2010 11:23 PM CDT

MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - It is going to happen. Alabama State University says it will build a football stadium on-campus.

During Friday's board of trustees meeting, Dr. William Harris told WSFA 12 News it is happening, and they have started the process.

"We have the land available, we have the site picked out. Football is going to be returned to the campus of Alabama State University campus and we are talking about in a matter of a few years," Harris said.

The board is currently preparing bond documents to fund the project.

The ASU football team currently plays at Cramton Bowl.

thoraudio · #**4774** Posted **Sep 28, 2010, 6:16 PM**

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Montgomery Planning director Kenneth Groves, 64, passes away

Montgomery Director of Planning and Development Kenneth J. Groves, 64, passed away this morning at approximately 1:40 a.m. in Baptist Medical Center East after a short battle with cancer.

Visitation will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, and a memorial service will follow at 11:30 a.m. Both will be held at First United Methodist Church in Cloverdale.

Mr. Groves was instrumental in the positive direction that downtown is taking. RIP.

Jefficator · #**4775** Posted **Sep 28, 2010, 6:51 PM**

A tragic loss, indeed. Ken was a good man. A very good man. Committed and driven but always willing to listen. He will be missed.

bystander1 · #**4776** Posted **Sep 28, 2010, 10:16 PM**

And his leadership could be hard to replace. Thank you Mr. Groves.

Carolyn1414 · #**4777** Posted **Sep 29, 2010, 2:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by OldCloverdale

My husband took this photo around 68 or 69. Wish they had left the original buildings there now instead of the monster they replaced them with. It has always been an eyesore. Too bad we didn't take many more photos that day considering what downtown Montgomery has become.

Thedarkone1977 · #**4778** Posted **Sep 29, 2010, 7:59 PM**

Planning director will be remembered for imprint on city
By Jill Nolin • September 29, 2010

When Ken Groves graduated from Robert E. Lee High School, he intended to leave Montgomery for good.

Instead, Groves returned nine years ago to work as the city's chief planner and a year ago to live, and during that time, he made such an undeniable imprint on the city that generations of future Montgomerians will still feel his influence.

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OldCloverdale · #**4779** Posted **Sep 29, 2010, 8:25 PM**

new restaurant, Village Kitchen, opened today in Old Cloverdale:

http://eatvillagekitchen.com/

Carolyn1414 · #**4780** Posted **Sep 30, 2010, 5:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by thoraudio

ok, completely unrelated to almost anything, I just found it really interesting.

Browsing through local.live.com , I came upon this oddity.

http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?v=2&FO...ne=5189442&phx=0&phy=0&phscl=1&encType=1

Parker Island. A couple of thousand acre island at the location where the Coosa and Tallapoosa come together to make the mighty Alabama.

No bridges, ferry access only, and it's privately owned by the Newell family (of W.S. Newell).

And it has some 'development'. A couple of buildings, some improved roads, some agricultural and landscaping.

Looks like it may be used as a private hunting preserve...

Anyway, weird, cool, and it will probably make it's way into my book if I ever actually get around to writing it

I believe this island is Manac's Island. Sam Manac was a half indian trader and landowner who lived in Pintlala. He was given this land by the Treaty of Fort Jackson in 1814. In 1850 the government took it away from his family and never paid them a penny. It was sold or given to the Gunter family.