facilities along the Alabama River, and there are also on‐going discussions
within the City for additional recreational development in this area.
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 mostly rural and
undeveloped.
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.
The following information discusses the general types of land uses
surrounding Gunter Annex and briefly describes any discussions regarding
development or proposed development in this area.
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.
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 indus trial areas. Lagoon Park Trails, a regional park in the
city, also is located in this area; it provides numerous amenities including
six hiking trails and other opportunities to enjoy nature.
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Joint Land Use Study Report
June 2017