Huntsville: This is how young professionals are beating rush hour traffic

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Vetra 3 edited scaled — Check out how recent grads can live close to their work! (Amelia Pilgrim / Hville Blast)

Everyone knows that traffic is the No. 1 problem we face here in Huntsville. Even just a simple commute to work or the grocery store can be a trek, as more and more people are moving to the Rocket City on the daily. And, to make things even busier, we were just named the #1 place to live in the US — again!

If you’re a young professional looking to beat the rush hour traffic and keep your commute short, I’ll let you in on a little secret: there’s a wonderful living community nestled right on the edge of Research Park, tucked away from the hustle and bustle.

Vetra Research Park is the premier option for professionals to hang their hat, sans long commute. Keep reading to learn more about what they offer, and how you can beat the traffic 🚗

Where Research Park employees are living: Vetra Research Park

Vetra 2 — Vetra has all the things going on. (Amelia Pilgrim / Hville Blast)

After a long day of work, the last thing you want is a lengthy drive home — not to mention the traffic that comes along with that.

Vetra is unique in its location. It’s super close to Research Park, meaning that you can enjoy a quick zip to the office in the mornings and afternoons; it’s also surrounded by dozens of Huntsville businesses, allowing you to head to your favorite happy hour right after work without missing a beat.

Just check out these major employers that are within a 10-minute drive:

🤓 Leidos/Dynetics: 2 min.
🧬 HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology: 5 min.
🚀 Lockheed Martin: 7 min.
🐎 University of Alabama in Huntsville: 8 min.
☎️ Teledyne Brown: 9 min.

When you work, you have to have some play. Here are a handful of local businesses that are close by — some even within walking distance! 👇

🇸🇪 IKEA (NOW OPEN!): 0.5-mile walk
🎯 Target: 0.6-mile walk
🎆 MidCity District: 6 min drive
🛒 Trader Joe’s: 6 min drive
🌉 Bridge Street Town Centre: 7 min drive

BONUS: Many local businesses even offer a discount for Vetra residents 🤫

📍 6200 Rime Village Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35806

Post-work perks for professionals in Huntsville

(Amelia Pilgrim / Hville Blast)

As a young professional myself, I know how challenging it can be to balance work and play. On top of all that, finding time to stay active (and avoid a major commute) can prove to be difficult.

Many days, I wish that I could have enough time to come home, work out and take a dip in the pool before dinnertime. At Vetra, you just might be able to do so thanks to the six (!!!) swimming pools on site, as well as two fitness centers.

Check out these amenities for those looking to insert a little play in their day:

🏊 SIX swimming pools with sundecks
🏋️‍♀️ TWO 24-hour fitness centers
🐕 Leash-free bark park + luxury pet spa — did we mention Vetra is pet-friendly?
🎾 Tennis court
🏠 Two clubhouses

Apartment layouts that anyone can settle into

(Vetra Research Park)

When you play hard and work hard, you need a place to rest hard. Vetra offers 1-3 bedroom units, perfect for the entire squad or those flying solo—and these units offer plenty of room, too 👀

Studio (510 sq ft): $906
1-bedroom (720-1310 sq ft): Starts at $1014
2-bedroom (1000-1500 sq ft): Starts at $1122
3-bedroom (1520 sq ft): Starts at $1552

Vetra also offers clean, modern decor and ample space for those of us (like myself) who enjoy a WFH day with private meeting rooms + a dedicated business center.

🔗 Check out more floor plans here!