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Chambless King Architects receives honors for design including The Mill apartments of Prattville

This past Saturday the Alabama Chapter of the American Institute of Architects hosted their Excellence in Design Awards ceremony at the Perdido Key Beach Resort as part of their annual conference. The juried competition reviewed nominations from architecture firms across Alabama and recognized projects that exemplify excellence in design. Only two projects received an Honor Award, the highest level of recognition AIA Alabama bestows, at this year’s ceremony—The Mill at Prattville and the Priceville Event Center. Both projects were designed by Chambless King Architects and had been recognized at the local level earlier this summer with awards from AIA Birmingham (an Honor Award and Citation Award, respectively).

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Work continues on Northport Shore’s $27 million River Run Park

Work is continuing on Northport's signature River Run Park, where city Engineer Tera Tubbs said development is on track for games to hosted there a little more than a year from now.

Tubbs addressed the Northport City Council Monday and said serious progress has been made since they broke ground on the site inside the larger Northport Shore complex on the banks of the Black Warrior River that will also include Kentuck Park and Warrior Baseball.

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Update on “The Land” Sportsplex

The City of Saraland is so excited about the progress at “The Land.” Mayor Rubenstein and Councilmember Natalie Moye joined Chelsey on Studio10 to talk about everything that will be involved. From an indoor facility to multiple fields, the City is so excited for phase one to be done by early 2025. That will include most of the outdoor facilities.

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Historic Preservation Commission approves Picker House renovations

The Historic Preservation Commission, or HPC, approved a slew of line items for updates, improvements and renovations to the Picker House, a historical landmark in downtown Prattville.

The renovations are in hopes of turning the Picker House into a two-story restaurant in the heart of downtown Prattville.

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Historic Preservation Commission approves huge upgrades for Spillway Park in Prattville

The Historic Preservation Commission, or HPC, approved multiple upcoming renovations for Spillway Park in downtown Prattville.

The park will have additional parking for downtown, a walking path along 4th street with a green space and a boardwalk along the Autauga Creek, an outdoor pavilion venue with public restrooms and renovations to the warehouse are all in the works for Spillway Park.

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Groundbreaking held for new Saraland sportsplex

Wednesday was a big day for the city of Saraland as a groundbreaking was held for the “largest” multi-use facility in Mobile County.

“It was a very very historical day in the City of Saraland,” Parks and Recreation Director Ashley-Nicole Flowers said.

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Northport to break ground on River Run Park ballfields this month

The city of Northport will break ground on River Run Park, its 36-acre baseball and softball complex, later this month on the banks of the Black Warrior River.

As the Thread has previously reported, River Run Park and the broader Northport Shore development that will house it are one of three major recreation projects the city is planning to develop simultaneously.

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Saraland sports complex to be game-changing for community

Many communities have recently made an effort to expand and enhance their athletic facilities to tap into the lucrative sports tourism industry. Annual reports validate the impact these events can have on local economies.

So, when it was first announced that the city of Saraland was in the planning stages to create an athletic complex called The Land, some assumed it would be to attract similar competition.

In fact, a series of interviews with key personnel proved it is the exact opposite.

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Renovations at Alabama’s Tuskegee University shine light on two important Black figures

Two residential halls at Tuskegee University are getting a major facelift, and their renovation is also helping expand awareness about the two pioneering Black figures whose names are attached to the buildings.

Officials at the historically Black university described the $44 million overhaul to Lewis Adams Hall and Olivia Davidson Hall as a “commitment to enhance the student on-campus experience.” The renovations, which began last month, are expected to be completed in August, just in time for fall semester.

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Historic Renovations at Tuskegee University: Celebrating the Renewed Legacy of Adams and Olivia Davidson Halls

Tuskegee, AL – Tuskegee University is excited to announce significant renovations to Adams Hall and Olivia Davidson Hall as part of its commitment to enhance the student on-campus experience.

The comprehensive renovation of these historic residence halls will introduce 298 modernized beds to the university’s housing options. Lewis Adams Hall, encompassing 54,000 square feet, will accommodate 152 beds. Olivia Davidson Hall, covering 42,000 square feet, will offer 146 beds. With a construction budget of $37 million, this project is funded by Rice Capital Financial and the U.S. Department of Education.

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River Run Park plans showcased at Northport City Council

Northport’s future River Run Park, encompassing the Black Warrior River, Kentuck Park, Warrior Baseball and Northport’s Levee Trail, got a debut look at Tuesday’s Northport City Council meeting.

The council presented an outline of the design and future of the park, which will include nine baseball and softball fields, park space and river access.

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