‘The Land,’ Saraland’s $72 million sports complex, set to open this fall
This fall, the city of Saraland’s massive, $72 million sports complex called “The Land,” will open, and construction is underway now.
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.
Luca Lagotto and Luca Mercato Lagotto now open in Homewood
Today, local hospitality brand Pihakis Restaurant Group (PRG) announced the opening of a new restaurant and market in the heart of Homewood. Read on to learn more about Luca Lagotto and Luca Mercato Lagotto.
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.
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.
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.
Prattville's historic gin shop reborn as loft apartments after $37M, eight-year project
PRATTVILLE ‒ After an eight-year, $37 million effort, the work to preserve Prattville’s iconic downtown landmark is a wrap.
The Mill at Prattville now has 127 loft-style apartments across five historic, masonry buildings that are known to locals as “The Gin Shop," what was once Daniel Pratt’s industrial complex.
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.
Tuscaloosa leaders break ground on new $12 million Benjamin Barnes YMCA
Leaders gathered in West Tuscaloosa Tuesday to break ground on the new $12 million Benjamin Barnes YMCA after a decade of delays and debates about the facility's future.
The Barnes branch first opened in 1961 at 2939 18th Street in West Tuscaloosa with funds raised by Black leaders to serve their community - the Civil Rights Act did not outlaw segregation until 1964.
Gin Shop impact: $37M historic redevelopment may bring more changes to downtown Prattville
The dream that drove the almost decade-long crusade to preserve Prattville’s historic “Gin Shop” seemed at times like a nightmare. The effort was marred by delay after delay and unforeseen roadblocks. Then the whispers began − “boondoggle,” and “it’ll never happen.”
Priceville Event Center to open this month with multisport gym, walking track
PRICEVILLE — The $7.2 million Priceville Event Center will open this month with a multisport gymnasium and second-floor walking track eight years after city officials first discussed building a recreation center and six years after they borrowed money for it.
Officials gave a tour of the center Tuesday, and its other features include a multipurpose room that can seat around 90 people at tables, an exercise gym and a catering kitchen. The city plans a ceremony at the building at 6 p.m. Wednesday and will open the 26,000-square-foot facility for public viewing. However, the facility won't become operational until final details and inspections are completed, Priceville Mayor Sam Heflin said.
A cutting-edge technology hub for Premier Tech in Montgomery
The new 167 000-square-feet facility will become Premier Tech's new solution hub for its American-based clients allowing for increased reaction time and a more intimate and closer relationship. This will result in an enhanced customer experience and improved project execution.
"The opening of this world-class facility is the culmination of many months of hard work for our teams in Riviere-du-Loup as well as here, in Montgomery, with the contribution of our local partners like Chambless King Architects. Our new U.S. headquarters reinforce our commitment to modernize our sites around the world and enhance our customer experience across the United States," says Simon Roy, president and chief operating officer of Premier Tech Systems and Automation.
Premier Tech opens U.S. headquarters in Montgomery
Premier Tech opens U.S. headquarters in Montgomery
Metal Building System Houses Structural Testing Laboratory
Structural testing of building materials takes place inside Auburn University’s Advanced Structural Engineering Laboratory (ASEL) in Auburn, Ala. On the exterior of the building, Chambless King Architects created a design that communicates the structural testing activities taking place internally. Furthermore, in addition to meeting requirements to house the testing facilities themselves, the firm highlighted the building’s structure by exposing it.
As The Mill in Prattville gets new life, interest in downtown development heats up
The ongoing construction of the much anticipated, and much delayed, apartments in downtown Prattville is expected to kick off another round of development downtown.
Envolve Communities is building The Mill in Prattville to include 127 loft-style apartments in the five historic masonry structures of downtown’s iconic landmark.
Upcoming development in Decatur expected to be bigger than Guntersville’s City Harbor
Sunday evening, Decatur Mayor Tab Bowling shared on Facebook that developers are working on plans for a new riverside development near Ingalls Harbor.
The project is under development by Patrick Lawler, who built Guntersville’s City Harbor. City Harbor is home to restaurants, stores, and boat slips. City leaders in Guntersville say the development is a major economic driver.
Bowling believes similar development would be a hub for economic development in Decatur.
“Developments that are on the river in this nature have a little bit of pop to them. It also adds a cool factor to them as well,” he said.
ASU hosting formal opening and celebration of the Montgomery Interpretive Center
A formal opening and celebration of the Montgomery Interpretive Center (MIC) at Alabama State University will be held on March 26 at 3:00 p.m.
The event will be held at the Montgomery Interpretive Center, located on the University campus in front of The ASU Stadium on the corner of Harris Way and North University.
The MIC celebrates Montgomery’s storied history of the famous 1965 Selma to Montgomery March that helped obtain voting rights for black citizens.
$30 million Guntersville City Harbor now moving forward on hotel, condos
The City Harbor project is about to enter a new phase, about a year after the $30 million development launched on the banks of Lake Guntersville.
Patrick Lawler, the owner and developer of the multi-use property, said crews should break ground within the next 45 to 60 days on 20 residential condo units.
Hero Doughnuts and Buns Opens at Trilith
All-day breakfast, lunch, coffee and brunch restaurant brings their doughnuts, libations and savory menu to Fayetteville, Ga