According to reports, the developer behind Summit at Monte Sano in Huntsville says the residential project is still moving forward, despite limited visible construction and growing concerns among nearby residents.
Developer says more home construction is approaching
Ben Jackson of Colorado-based See Forever, the company behind the development, denied claims that the project had been abandoned. He told AL.com that work was expected to begin on three additional homes.
However, progress has been slower than previously announced. Jackson had earlier projected that homes valued at up to $1.5 million would begin construction in 2024, then pushed the anticipated timeline to 2025. A sign at the site still advertises residences expected in summer 2025.
The property currently has an empty sales building, a partially constructed duplex, and completed street and drainage work. Nearby residents say activity has been limited in recent months.
Development continues through the approval process
Summit at Monte Sano is located south of Bankhead Parkway and east of Gaslight Way. The Huntsville Planning Commission and City Council approved its Planned Urban Development zoning in 2022 despite opposition from residents concerned about traffic, drainage and the development’s effect on the mountain’s character.
The Planning Commission approved 41 lots in the project’s second phase in March. City officials have also indicated that the development is moving forward, while Councilman David Little said subdivision acceptance into the city’s maintenance program may still be pending.
Homes can be built while that process continues, according to Little.
Drainage concerns remain for nearby residents
Stormwater runoff has been a continuing concern for neighborhoods below the development. Construction contributed to flooding during a major rain event in May 2025, after which the developer worked on drainage mitigation.
Some residents have since reported additional runoff during heavy rainfall, including water flowing past street drains and red mud affecting nearby drainage systems. Little said the city had previously worked with the developer to address reported problems.
The developer also pledged to donate unused land surrounding the project to the Land Trust of North Alabama. The organization received 5.6 acres east of Bankhead Parkway in 2023, and discussions about a donation on the west side of the road are ongoing.
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