NEW: $350M mixed-use beachside resort development coming to Northport

A new mixed-use development promising a new standard for entertainment, hospitality and luxury living was recently approved for the city of Northport, Alabama. Dubbed University Beach, the development will be just minutes away from the University of Alabama, the Tuscaloosa National Airport and the new River Run Park.

Read on to learn more.

A new mixed-use development for Northport

Described as, “an entertainment, hospitality, dining, shopping and residential destination designed for the beach lover in all of us,” University Beach is a recently-announced mixed-use development from Texas developers Kent Donahue and John Hughes of University Beach, LLC.

“We are thrilled about the University Beach project and have assembled a team that is ready to deliver everything that Northport has been promised and more – a unique, experiential, water-themed destination that will be a must-see in the State of Alabama”

Kent Donahue, Managing Member of University Beach, LLC

The proposal passed just last night in a 4-1 vote of the Northport City Council.

“This project represents a $350 million dollar investment, one of the single largest mixed-use developments in our region, that will produce numerous jobs, new tourism, and be a positive economic engine in Northport for generations to come.”

Jeff Hogg, President, Northport Council

What you’ll find at University Beach

Located along Highway 82 near Harper Road in Northport, the University Beach development will be centered around 10 acres of pristine turquoise water and white sand beaches. The nearby Beach Club will offer a variety of activities, including swimming, surfing and beach volleyball.

In addition to the water feature, University Beach will feature a dynamic water park with thrilling attractions and activities for all ages and abilities, including:

• A lazy river
• Waterslides
• Interactive water features for children
• Stand-up paddleboarding
• Kayaking
• Water volleyball
• A floating obstacle course
• And more

Guests enjoying University Beach can stay at the development’s 130-room boutique beachfront hotel, which features an infinity pool, a state-of-the-art fitness facility, concierge services and more. Don’t want the fun to end? University Beach will offer 64 custom beach homes with direct access to a private resident beach.

Finally, the University Beach development will include a retail boardwalk lined with quaint cafes and retail establishments.

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