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Huntsville TIF District Approved | Birmingham News
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- Jul 12, 2026
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Huntsville’s City Council just approved a bold $220 million TIF district downtown — no new taxes on residents, just capturing future property value growth to fund major upgrades. The centerpiece? A massive overhaul of the Von Braun Center with new meeting spaces, food, parking, and a bridge to boost its appeal. Also on tap: $5 million for Low Avenue improvements tied to a new junior high, $5 million to renovate the historic courthouse, $5 million for a new greenway, and another $5 million for a public park in the Mill Creek redevelopment. All projects must be done within five years, with the city having 30 years to pay back the investment — a long-term bet on downtown’s economic future, backed by Madison County’s earlier approval. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/325d3c9d3e9281da