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November 12 2025
Vol. XXVII • No. 23
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A mix of heavy equipment is a familiar sight on campus, as Alabama State University (ASU) prepares for two new student housing complexes.
By Cindy Riley CEG CORRESPONDENT
A mix of heavy equipment is a familiar sight on campus, as Alabama State University (ASU) prepares for two new student housing complexes. Work on the $77 million project began in July 2025. “As ASU continues to strategically grow our enrollment, expanding student housing is necessary,” said ASU President Quinton T. Ross Jr. “This is a key component of our strategic plan ‘Focus 2030’ and is essential for continuous improvement and growth.
“Through progressive thinking and transformative actions, we are committed to moving forward. These projects are not just buildings; they are bridges to future investments in the student experience and the vitality of our university community.” According to Ross, the new housing will enhance the student experience. “With the growing demand for on-campus living, these complexes will provide our students with peace of mind, allowing them to focus on achieving their dreams of graduating from ASU right here on campus.” The Forest Ave. site on the east end of the campus will
house 238 beds in five buildings, three floors each. The total square footage of each building is 20,963. This site also will contain a 4,189-sq.-ft. cafe, as well as two free-standing storm shelters. The University Drive site on the west end of the campus will house 260 beds in 11 buildings, with the same square footage, number of floors and design. It will feature one freestanding storm shelter. Donald Dotson, ASU vice-president of facilities management and operations, said the university has not constructed or renovated any of its residence halls since 2010. see ASU page 6
Huntsville’s Building Boom Tops $1.6B for First Three Quarters Huntsville Hospital’s Madison Street Tower expansion is still the most expensive project initiated in northern Alabama during the first three quarters of 2025. Overall, more than $1.6 billion in construction is under way this year in Madison, Limestone and Morgan counties, according to permits pulled by the publication Report Construction. Other top projects started since Jan. 1
include construction on the Clearview Cancer Institute facility in Decatur, and the Ditto Landing event center and buildings at the Redstone Gateway and Cummings Research Park, both located in Huntsville. Looking ahead to the last quarter of the year, Al.com reported Sept. 30, 2025, that additional construction is ahead on an $82 million research and manufacturing facility for eyecare tech firm Glaukos at
Cummings Research Park, and a $44.6 million expansion of Huntsville’s Ice Sports Center. Bids also are expected to be let soon for the expansion of Big Spring Park East in the Rocket City. Through Sept. 30: • Huntsville issued 1,797 permits totaling $773.8 million; • Madison County issued 1,458 permits
totaling $381.7 million; • Decatur issued 366 permits totaling $175 million; • Madison issued 443 permits totaling $162.5 million; • Athens issued 374 permits totaling $148.3 million; and • Priceville issued 12 permits totaling $905,000. see BUILDING page 2