By Marcus Woolf
May 30, 2023
The City of Huntsville announced this week it would construct a new greenway that will link Alabama A&M University to Sparkman Drive/U.S. Highway 72 East. Measuring 1.65 miles, the 12-foot-wide path will include a raised pedestrian path that crosses Mastin Lake Road.
“Our greenways are designed for people to walk, jog or bike,” said Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle. “By giving our residents safe transportation alternatives, we are creating a healthier, more vibrant and sustainable place to live, work and play.”
The new Meek Greenway is named for Opal Meek, a well-known advocate for North Huntsville. According to a report on the City of Huntsville website, Meek is a very active and highly respected member of the Council of Neighborhood Associations.
“Every neighborhood needs an Opal Meek,” said Devyn Keith, District 1 City Council Member. “Opal knows her neighbors and understands their issues. She’s the first to show up when someone requires a helping hand and the first to show up when someone needs a stern reminder. It is fitting that this greenway, connecting people and places, will be named in her honor as a visible legacy for future generations.”
The City of Huntsville will partner with the Land Trust of North Alabama to develop the Meek Greenway.
“The addition of the Meek Greenway in North Huntsville not only serves as a testament to what an exceptional citizen’s desire to improve her community can do, but also as an example of what building partnerships and collaborations can accomplish,” said Marie Bostick, Executive Director of the Land Trust of North Alabama. “We appreciate the opportunity to work with the City and Alabama A & M University on developing this greenway.”
Click here for more information on greenways in the Huntsville metro area.
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