Commission, Elmore County Board of Education, Montgomery area YMCA, and Elmore County Economic Development Authority. “17 Springs is our catalyst project for commercial expansion in Millbrook,” Harper explains.“The sports facilities are essentially done. We’re booking not only sporting events but non-sporting events because of our indoor venue, called the Fieldhouse which can also host concerts, trade shows, banquets and things of that nature.” Named after a historic art festival once held at the Millbrook YMCA property, the complex features 12 pickleball courts, 12 tennis courts, five multipurpose turf fields designed for soccer and football, a 5,500 seat stadium with a competition track, six turf diamond fields and the 86,000 square foot Fieldhouse. The facility has already attracted collegiate tournaments, youth basketball events, and baseball competitions, establishing Millbrook as a regional sports tourism destination. within an average of 36 days, significantly faster than many comparable communities. “There is a huge need for entry-level homes, but there’s also significant demand for our higher-end homes,” Peters says. “We have a lot of transplants coming from the Montgomery area, state, and other regions of the country. We’ve got significant subdivision expansion such as Plantation Oaks and Kamden’s Cove right in the heart of Millbrook. We’re seeing regional builders coming into Millbrook, and national builders tackling both entry-level and higher-end homes.” BOOSTING TOURISM AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The 17 Springs development represents Millbrook’s most ambitious economic catalyst project, a 130 acre multi-use complex that combines recreational facilities, event venues, and commercial opportunities. This landmark public-private partnership unites five entities: the City of Millbrook, Elmore County 11 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 06 MILLBROOK, AL
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