MidCity District

MidCity District
Coordinates	34.738°N 86.666°W
Developer	RCP Companies
Website	http://www.midcityhuntsville.com

MidCity District (formerly known as MidCity Huntsville for a brief period of time) is a mixed use retail development center currently being built in Huntsville, Alabama on the corner of University Drive (US 72) and Research Park Boulevard (SR-255) on the land formerly used for Madison Square Mall. It is expected to be completed in 2022. MidCity's first official phase opened with Topgolf and a preview center/entertainment venue called The Camp at MidCity.[1]

Timeline

2017

The former Madison Square Mall property was sold to The Grove LLC for $5 Million in April 2015.[2] After two more years of business, the mall was closed and began demolition in February 2017.[3] Demolition lasted several months, concluding sometime in June. As demolition began to slow down, construction of Topgolf began in April. National Real Estate Investor listed MidCity as one of the 12 largest retail developments underway slated for delivery in 2017 or 2018.[4] In June, it was announced that High Point Climbing and Fitness would be coming to Midcity Huntsville, with construction beginning sometime in the fall.[5] A smaller project, The Camp at Midcity, which is a small music and arts venue, was developed on the former Lone Star Grill property. It opened on August 9.[6] Topgolf opened December 22, 2017.[7]

2018

In February 2018, it was announced that Dave & Buster's would be opening in July 2019.[8][9] There was also the announcement of a Wahlburgers opening sometime in the future as well.[10] In March 2018, it was announced that RCP companies had brought in Mark Taft to plan multiple restaurants and eating locations throughout Midcity.[11]

Sometime in late 2018, construction on High Point Climbing and Fitness began, as well as Dave and Buster's.

2019

On April 25 2019, High Point Climbing and Fitness opened.[12]

On April 30, 2019, the official name was changed from MidCity Huntsville to MidCity District.[13]

On August 10, 2019, Dave & Buster's opened.[14]

In November, REI Co-Op opened. [15]

In December, it was announced that the Touchstar Cinemas Madison Square 12 would be replaced with a brand new venue, featuring the largest movie screen in Alabama. The new theater is scheduled to open in the summer of 2021. [16]

2020

In January, it was announced that a Hotel Indigo would be developed on MidCity property, which is slated to feature 120 rooms and is planned for opening in mid-2021. [17]

In February, RCP Companies announced two new food venues for the MidCity development. Kung Fu Tea, a bubble tea shop; and Kamado Ramen, an upscale traditional Ramen restaurant. Also announced was Color Me Mine, which will be an interactive art experience allowing customers to decorate their own ceramics. [18]

In August, AL.com reported that local artist Logan Tanner will be creating a mural in dedication to the late Little Richard, which is set to appear on the Wahlburger's planned to open in the district. [19]

References

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[1] Thorton, William (20 December 2017). "First phase of $350 million MidCity development taking shape".

[2] ttp://www.al.com/business/index.ssf/2015/04/report_struggling_madison_squa.html

[3] ttp://www.waff.com/story/34366260/final-days-of-madison-square-mall

[4] Bell, Diana (17 May 2017). "12 of the Largest Retail Real Estate Developments Underway in 2017". National Real Estate Investor. Retrieved 9 January 2019.

[5] ttp://www.al.com/business/index.ssf/2017/06/high_point_climbing_and_fitnes.html

[6] ttps://thecamphuntsville.com/event/fireside-music-festival/

[7] ttp://press.topgolf.com/2017-12-18-Topgolf-Opens-Friday-in-Huntsville

[8] ttp://www.al.com/business/index.ssf/2018/02/dave_busters_coming_to_huntsvi.html

[9] ttp://whnt.com/2018/02/26/new-developments-and-new-restaurants-coming-to-huntsville/

[10] ttp://whnt.com/2018/02/26/new-developments-and-new-restaurants-coming-to-huntsville/

[11] ttps://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/news/2018/03/15/several-food-concepts-restaurants-planned-for.html

[12] ttps://www.al.com/news/2019/04/high-point-climbing-center-opens-at-huntsvilles-midcity.html

[13] ttps://www.facebook.com/pg/MidCityDistrict

[14] ttps://www.facebook.com/MidCityDistrict/posts/1403549509783773

[15] ttps://www.al.com/news/2019/11/outdoor-outfitter-rei-celebrates-huntsville-opening.html?fbclid=IwAR1ePoahOxcTZYKrNZPu3e8A4pjwPyqBhfM7a6nF6_D9qkZXyHXoLpnq4r8

[16] ttps://www.al.com/news/2019/12/huntsvilles-midcity-getting-alabamas-largest-movie-screen.html

[17] ttps://www.al.com/news/huntsville/2020/01/new-to-huntsville-hotel-coming-to-midcity-district.html

[18] ttps://www.al.com/news/huntsville/2020/02/2-new-to-alabama-concepts-coming-to-huntsvilles-midcity-district.html

[19] ttps://www.al.com/life/2020/08/larger-than-life-little-richard-mural-set-for-huntsville.html