Parks & Culture

City sells Daniel Payne Industrial Park land to Alabama Power

Birmingham divests real estate in the Daniel Payne Industrial Park. The sale terms and timing may affect future industrial development and city revenue.

City sells Daniel Payne Industrial Park land to Cedar Real Estate Group

City is selling real estate in the industrial park, removing public land from municipal control. The sale outcome affects future development and tax revenue from that property.

District 1 Community Garden approved at East Pinson Valley Recreation Center

Community garden brings green space and gardening opportunities to East Pinson Valley Recreation Center in District 1, running September through June.

Marriott restaurant liquor license transfer approved

CP Acton LLC gains approval to operate a restaurant bar at the Birmingham Marriott on Grandview Parkway.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council President Pro Tempore William Parker

City spends $400 for picnic table at Norwood Park Pavilion

Funds a new picnic table for the Norwood Park Pavilion, supporting neighborhood gathering space and community use of the park.

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Council approves "High School Classic" football games at historic stadium

Two high school football games will be hosted at Birmingham's historic stadium, bringing youth sports events and community visibility to the venue. Partners include Birmingham City Schools and the Park and Recreation Board.

Special Events Retail License: Tre Luna Catering at Alys Stephens Party

Tre Luna Catering approved to serve food and beverages at Alys Stephens Season Kick-off Party on September 13, 2019 in the parking lot at 1200 10th Avenue South.

Special events retail license approved for Labor Day festival at 9094 Parkway Ea

Taxx Enterprises can sell retail goods at the Encore Labor Day Festival on August 31, 2019. The permit authorizes temporary commercial activity in the parking lot.

Aces Bar & Lounge gets liquor license transfer at 9500 Parkway East

Aces Bar & Lounge LLC transfers a lounge liquor license to its location at 9500 Parkway East. License transfers affect local commercial operations and neighborhood character.

Aces Bar & Lounge seeks Division I dance permit at Parkway East location

Dance permits determine what entertainment activities are allowed at bars and nightclubs. Council will hear from the applicant and any residents or neighbors with concerns about the venue's operations at this address.

Event Concessions Inc. seeks special retail license for Fiesta at Linn Park

Public hearing on Sept 28 lets residents weigh in on food and beverage sales at the Fiesta event in Linn Park.

Special Events Retail License for Midtown Live Labor Day Festival

Taxx Enterprises receives permission to sell goods at the Labor Day Festival on September 1–2 at Midtown Live (201 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard South).

Five Points Alliance gets retail license for Taste of Five Points event

Approves vendor permits for the Taste of Five Points festival at Brother Bryant Park on September 8, 2019. Allows food and retail sales during the community event.

Premiere Lux Cinema seeks retail license at Lakeshore Parkway

Birm Premiere Cinema LLC is applying for a special retail license to operate a cinema at 501 Lakeshore Parkway. Council will hear from the applicant and public before deciding whether to grant the license.

Mini-storage project appeal: Council considers Orange Storage 280 LLC

Developer Thomas Lee Oliver III is appealing the city's suspension of a permit for a mini-storage and office building at 147 Resource Parkway. The outcome will determine whether the project moves forward or remains blocked.

City buys 6 dog waste stations for Crestwood South, $2,300

Cleaner walking trails in Crestwood South—new waste stations at Clairmont Walking Trail make it easier for dog owners to clean up after pets.

Special Events Retail License approved for United Way fundraiser

Bhate Environmental Associates gets permission to operate a retail stand at the United Way Pacesetter Campaign fundraiser on August 1, 2019 in the parking lot at 1608 13th Avenue South.

Mitchell's Place approves Community Awareness Family Fun Day at Eastlake Park

Community group gets permission to host free family event in Eastlake Park on August 24, bringing local activities and engagement to the neighborhood.