Designers pulled inspiration from the Atlanta Beltline. Image: Courtesy of City of Huntsville
Huntsville officials debuted early concepts of the North Huntsville Greenway at a public input session, which garnered results that were "nothing short of inspiring," a city post says.
Why it matters: Pedestrian infrastructure is at the center of Huntsville's big plans along its northern corridor, from the Historic Depot to the PARC project.
Design firm Lord Aeck Sargent unveiled renderings of the project, which aims to help shape a connected trail network and spur economic development, tourism and placemaking, wellness and more, per the city.
Zoom in: Renderings show planned street work where the trail crosses Max Luther Drive NW, including a 12-foot travel lane for vehicles and 5-foot bike lane separated by 3-foot buffer, as well as protected intersection with raised crosswalk and dedicated signal.
A proposed park along Pinhook Creek near Washington Street NW would include a deck overlook for the creek, a flexible open space, reforestation project and playground.
What they're saying: "This project is about more than building a trail," said Dennis Madsen, Huntsville's manager of urban and long-range planning, in the post. "This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create a space that truly by the community and for the community."
