Huntsville updates - Page 56

AlabamaGuy2007 · #**1101** Posted **Apr 26, 2007, 3:27 PM**

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Originally Posted by HSVTiger

construction ready to start on second parking deck at Huntsville International,
it will look like it's twin next to it.

they both have the "smart sign" feature which tells you how many available
spaces are open on each level/

That place is gonna be huge when it gets finished.

AlabamaGuy2007 · #**1102** Posted **Apr 26, 2007, 3:41 PM**

A developer from Tuscaloosa wants to build a 400-500 upscale home subdivision on Burleson Mountain in Morgan County, just outside of Decatur.

The main thing that the developer wants is tie in to the sewer system, which currently ends at Red Bank Road. The developer says he will get the subdivision into the city limits if DU decides to extend the sewer lines. DU says that they favor the current proposition.

So, basically is a win win situation. Hopefully, the city can get over themselves and pay for the sewer lines, which they will recoup the money from by charging others to tie into the new lines.

Here's the full story: http://www.decaturdaily.com/decaturd.../upscale.shtml

HSVTiger · #**1103** Posted **Apr 26, 2007, 4:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by AlabamaGuy2007

Bob Riley's going to in the upstairs library at my school; anyone want me to say something to him??

YEAH, tell him ALDOT is killing the states opportunities and progress, of
course he will disagree with you, since he just recently praised the director.
Which then you ask why all the constant delay and shifting of priority projects, instead of finishing what they start in a timely manner. You may make the 5:00 news.

HSVTiger · #**1104** Posted **Apr 27, 2007, 1:09 PM**

this is south of the Sutton Rd/ Hampton Cove area
City Council agreed to annex several tracts of land, including 803 acres along U.S. 431 near Berkley, adjacent to Owens Cross Roads. City planners say a large residential development is planned along the east side of the highway.

BKOTH97 · #**1105** Posted **Apr 28, 2007, 3:32 AM**

I was just checking out the Bridgestreet website and trying to figure out what some of the new restaurants will be like.

Wow, that is all I can say. I sure hope they have done their homework because this place will be impossibly hip. Definitely looks like they are targeting the 25-45 Single or DINK Demographic.

Check out these sites:

Restaurants:
Dolce (Wow!) http://www.dolcegroup.com/dolce/
Ketchup (Awesome!) http://www.dolcegroup.com/ketchup/
Cantina Laredo (Looks Good) http://www.cantinalaredo.com/
PF Changs (Pretty Standard) http://www.pfchangs.com/
Red Robin (Widely known Burger Joint) http://www.redrobin.com/

Entertainment
Ten Pin Alley (Not your average bowling alley at $80 an hour for a lane) http://www.dolcegroup.com/tenpinalley (site isn't working)
Here is a link to the TPA at Atlantic Station in Atlanta. http://www.shopatlanticstation.com/g...eID=2137028536

Monaco Theaters (Not your teen hangout) http://www.monacopicturesusa.com/

TimCity2000 · #**1106** Posted **Apr 28, 2007, 4:41 AM**

^ wow, those websites are impressive. i was looking at the retail list and noticed old navy and barnes and noble on there... will those two relocate from their madison square locations?

neilson · #**1107** Posted **Apr 28, 2007, 5:38 AM**

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Originally Posted by TimCity2000

^ wow, those websites are impressive. i was looking at the retail list and noticed old navy and barnes and noble on there... will those two relocate from their madison square locations?

I heard that Old Navy's staying put on University and in its place will be DSW, the Shoe Warehouse.

HSVTiger · #**1108** Posted **Apr 28, 2007, 1:08 PM**

Huntsville Marina wants to upgrade in a big way

Times Staff Writer john.peck@htimes.com
Amphitheater on riverbank also in $50 million plan

Huntsville's Ditto Landing marina has unveiled a $50 million master plan calling for a convention center and amphitheater along the riverbank.

Larger boat slips, a restaurant, a ship's store and other features such as volleyball courts and possibly a vineyard are also being considered.

The projects were discussed last week in a work session of the Huntsville-Madison County Marina and Port Authority. A panel of local grant-writing experts sat in to advise Ditto leaders on potential sources of money.

A state economic development official said the site could be a major recreational asset for the area.

Marina officials agree that the new master plan may be a tall order.

"The challenge with the board now is, do we have the courage to step up and to be bold? The moment is now, in my opinion," said board member Jada Leo.

Shoot high, better than not at all.

HSVTiger · #**1109** Posted **Apr 28, 2007, 1:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by TimCity2000

^ wow, those websites are impressive. i was looking at the retail list and noticed old navy and barnes and noble on there... will those two relocate from their madison square locations?

Barnes & Nobel will relocate, they are across from PF Changs which is visible
now. Apple plans to open by September.

part of B&N on the left I believe

HSVTiger · #**1110** Posted **Apr 28, 2007, 1:17 PM**

HSV Times photo of Panoply; Huntsville's Arts Festival taking place
downtown this weekend.all the white specks are activity tents and stages.

neilson · #**1111** Posted **Apr 28, 2007, 2:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by HSVTiger

HSV Times photo of Panoply; Huntsville's Arts Festival taking place
downtown this weekend.all the white specks are activity tents and stages.

It's not really Panoply unless it rains.

Rail Claimore · #**1112** Posted **Apr 28, 2007, 8:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by neilson

It's not really Panoply unless it rains.

TimCity2000 · #**1113** Posted **Apr 28, 2007, 9:07 PM**

that's a nice photo. used to go to panoply all the time as a kid.

any idea what will replace barnes & noble on university?

BKOTH97 · #**1114** Posted **Apr 28, 2007, 9:17 PM**

Come on guys! No responses about the new restaurants and entertainment at Bridge Street? Do you think it will work in Huntsville? $80/hour bowling lanes and $60 an hour pool tables? I am 32, make a pretty darn good living and I can't imagine dropping $60 for an hour on a pool table. Maybe I need to move into sales and get an expense account!

What do you think?

AlabamaGuy2007 · #**1115** Posted **Apr 29, 2007, 12:47 AM**

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Originally Posted by BKOTH97

I was just checking out the Bridgestreet website and trying to figure out what some of the new restaurants will be like.

Wow, that is all I can say. I sure hope they have done their homework because this place will be impossibly hip. Definitely looks like they are targeting the 25-45 Single or DINK Demographic.

Check out these sites:

Restaurants:
Dolce (Wow!) http://www.dolcegroup.com/dolce/
Ketchup (Awesome!) http://www.dolcegroup.com/ketchup/
Cantina Laredo (Looks Good) http://www.cantinalaredo.com/
PF Changs (Pretty Standard) http://www.pfchangs.com/
Red Robin (Widely known Burger Joint) http://www.redrobin.com/

Entertainment
Ten Pin Alley (Not your average bowling alley at $80 an hour for a lane) http://www.dolcegroup.com/tenpinalley (site isn't working)
Here is a link to the TPA at Atlantic Station in Atlanta. http://www.shopatlanticstation.com/g...eID=2137028536

Monaco Theaters (Not your teen hangout) http://www.monacopicturesusa.com/

WOW. Too bad I'll be in T-town.

In response to your question about whether or not it will work. I know it will. I don't doubt that people will be flocking there day and night. The metro's probably gonna see more young professionals move in because of this one thing, that's how big I think it's gonna be.

neilson · #**1116** Posted **Apr 29, 2007, 1:11 AM**

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Originally Posted by AlabamaGuy2007

WOW. Too bad I'll be in T-town.

In response to your question about whether or not it will work. I know it will. I don't doubt that people will be flocking there day and night. The metro's probably gonna see more young professionals move in because of this one thing, that's how big I think it's gonna be.

It'll have an indirect impact on stuff that UAH students can do in town. It's closer to campus then Downtown and it'll be just the sort of place that I think will have elements that'll appeal to the College set. Believe me, anything that's good for a more active social life at UAH besides during the week is good for Huntsville as a whole.

DruidCity · #**1117** Posted **Apr 29, 2007, 2:28 AM**

I just got back from spending a great day in Huntsville.

Huntsville has been a very prosperous, growing city for quite a while, but always seemed a bit one-dimensional to me (i.e. engineering nerdville

)

However, the recent improvements (downtown, retail, entertainment) are transforming Huntsville into the well-rounded metropolis that it can be.

This was my first visit to Panoply, and hopefully won't be my last.
The politician (I think his name's Ball or something like that ) at the fiddle contest was surprisingly funny.

The botanical garden's recent additions, especially the nature center building, are first-class all the way. At $10 per admission now, they should be, because it wasn't that long ago that they charged like $4. Nevertheless, there are larger cities without parks as nice as the garden or Big Spring Park.

The construction around the engineering buildings at UAH looks good, and today was also my first visit to the Parkway Place mall, which reminds me of Brookwood Village near Birmingham.

BKOTH97 · #**1118** Posted **Apr 29, 2007, 2:59 AM**

As one of those nerds, I take pride in your impression of Huntsville.

Seriously, when you can drive down the street and see a woman driving a car with a "Talk Nerdy To Me" bumper sticker...and she turns out to be good looking, you know you are in an engineering town.

HSVTiger · #**1119** Posted **Apr 29, 2007, 3:06 AM**

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Originally Posted by DruidCity

I just got back from spending a great day in Huntsville.

Huntsville has been a very prosperous, growing city for quite a while, but always seemed a bit one-dimensional to me (i.e. engineering nerdville

)

However, the recent improvements (downtown, retail, entertainment) are transforming Huntsville into the well-rounded metropolis that it can be.

This was my first visit to Panoply, and hopefully won't be my last.
The politician (I think his name's Ball or something like that ) at the fiddle contest was surprisingly funny.

The botanical garden's recent additions, especially the nature center building, are first-class all the way. At $10 per admission now, they should be, because it wasn't that long ago that they charged like $4. Nevertheless, there are larger cities without parks as nice as the garden or Big Spring Park.

The construction around the engineering buildings at UAH looks good, and today was also my first visit to the Parkway Place mall, which reminds me of Brookwood Village near Birmingham.

that's great Druid, you had a full day! IN 3 years HSV will be so different
than it is now(in a good way) you won't recognize it. It is rapidly becoming
multi dimensional.

DruidCity · #**1120** Posted **Apr 29, 2007, 3:24 AM**

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As one of those nerds, I take pride in your impression of Huntsville.

Thanks, and from one engineering nerd to another, Spock be with you

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IN 3 years HSV will be so different
than it is now(in a good way) you won't recognize it.

Yeah, I was surprised how much land was cleared along the I-565 corridor.
I really didn't notice that much when I visited a few months ago.