West
West of Maxwell AFB, commercial and industrial development has been
established along the Birmingham Highway, with some scattered residential
developments; however, the area still remains largely rural and
undeveloped.
Gunter Annex
South
The area south of Gunter Annex consists of low density suburban
development—a mix of mostly residential with some neighborhood
commercial uses.
East
Areas east of Gunter Annex can be characterized as commercial and
industrial, with recreational facilities including a golf course and baseball
fields beyond the industrial areas. In addition, the Lagoon Park Trails
recently opened as an added recreation amenity to Lagoon Park located
approximately 2.5 miles east of Gunter Annex.
West
The area west of Gunter Annex comprises large public facilities, such as the
Montgomery State Farmer’s Market and Garrett Coliseum, with the
Mann Wildlife Museum and Montgomery Zoo to the northwest. The
remaining area consists mostly of single‐family residential and forested open
space.
2.5.
Aerial view of Gunter Annex
The following information provides an overview of the current development
trends for the areas surrounding Gunter Annex.
North
The area north of Gunter Annex is largely forested with some agriculture
and recreation areas, including the Montgomery Motorsports Park.
Northwest of Gunter Annex are some industrial areas, including a truck
rental facility and a distribution center.
June 2017
Transportation
Transportation planning for the region is performed by the Montgomery
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). The Montgomery MPO consists
of a group of elected officials who make transportation decisions for the
Montgomery MPO Planning Area, which encompasses portions of Autauga,
Elmore, and Montgomery counties. The Montgomery MPO has developed a
Long Range Transportation Plan, a Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, a
Transportation Improvement Program, a Public Participation Plan, and a
Congestion Management Process to assist in access and mobility for the
area. The transportation network for the Study Area is illustrated on
Figure 2‐5.
Background Report
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