New beer and wine sales at 1547 Montclair Road in the Eastwood neighborhood. City council will hear testimony from residents and interested parties before deciding whether to approve the license.
Big B Food Store at 4012 24th Street North is now licensed to sell beer and wine off-premises. The license was previously tabled and has now been reconsidered by Council.
City may vacate ~0.3 acres of unused public road at corner of Vanderbilt Road and 27th Avenue North. Public hearing June 5, 2012 — residents can comment on whether the land should be returned to CSX or other use.
City redirects capital funds between accounts to upgrade core IT infrastructure. No new spending; internal reallocation.
City redirects General Fund dollars to Railroad Foundation, civil defense, and cultural events. Affects how tax revenue is spent on community priorities.
Your tax dollars fund the "Relax by the Tracks" summer music concerts at Railroad Park, a popular community gathering space downtown.
Closing 30,345 square feet of unopened Laurel Avenue between 16th Way S.W. and 17th Street S.W. may affect street access and property development in the area. Public hearing scheduled for June 5, 2012.
Main Street Birmingham, Inc. gains permission to construct and maintain awnings in the public right-of-way at 55th Place South and 1st Avenue S, modifying the streetscape in that commercial area.
Funds capacity-building work for Urban Waters initiative through a River Network grant, strengthening local stormwater and environmental management.
Brings state funding for school safety programs without local cost. Supports awareness and outreach to make student commutes safer.
Preliminary engineering work launches for 19th Street from I-59 to Tuxedo Junction, a key corridor. State funding covers design phase; construction timeline and scope will follow.
Baracka Corporation gains approval to sell beer and wine at Georgia Road Market (7559 Georgia Road). This allows the business to operate under the revised license terms from the original 2011 authorization.
Road work on Ensley Avenue will improve traffic flow and pavement conditions for commuters and residents in the Ensley area. Project funded by the Alabama Department of Transportation.
12th Street corridor from US-11 to Baptist Princeton Hospital will see construction improvements through a partnership with Alabama Department of Transportation. Project scope and timeline details are needed to assess local impact.
Smarter traffic lights aim to reduce congestion and wait times at busy intersections across the city. Project partners with the state transportation department.
Lowest competitive bid wins contract to repair Oporto Madrid Boulevard. Project improves road safety and condition for residents and commuters using this corridor.
West Center Street JCCEO Head Start Center receives city funding to support early childhood development and family services for Birmingham families.
City commits $691 to improve streets and public spaces in the Woodlawn neighborhood, enhancing pedestrian experience and neighborhood appearance.
Free community event celebrating diverse cultures through food, music, and art. Open to all families from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Birmingham will work with state transportation officials to plan streetscape and transportation upgrades. The deal commits no city funds upfront—Alabama DOT funds the engineering phase.