The site is at the epicenter of downtown Huntsville positioned to make some important connections that will improve pedestrian movement and enhance already successful City sponsored activities. We want to build on this momentum, by using key differentiators, such as concierge, valet, lighting, music, events and other programming that engage the resident, office worker, guest and shopper. The devel
opment programming includes two phases totaling approximately $100 million. Phase I includes a boutique hotel (100 keys), 31,000 sf of retail space; 53,000 sq of office and office loft and 200 apartment units totaling approximately $70 million. Phase II includes an urban hotel (130 keys); and +/-50,000 sf of mixed commercial/office loft product totaling approximately $30 million. A portion of CityCentre at Big Spring's site will consist of public space. Williams Street (directly in front) will be narrowed to engage Big Spring Park and increase open space so that events, such as outdoor concerts, art in the park and other family activities are directly connected to CityCentre and pedestrian mobility is generally improved in this part of the CBD. The area fronting the Park will include comfortable, shaded seating areas and restaurants with alfresco dining and at least two “jewel box restaurants”, public art, landscaping, and hardscapes that encourage interaction among guests, shoppers, workers and residents of the neighborhood.
