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(We will update these lists as we become aware of new meetings, etc.) This collection of information is based on existing schedules and is subject to change.
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City of Birmingham
- Arts & Parks Committee, Aug. 17, 3:30 p.m. | Agenda
- Birmingham City Council, Aug. 18, 9:30 a.m. | Agenda
- Item 1 – This will be the second reading of the ordinance changing zoning district boundaries contained in the Southern Area Framework Plan, including: the Crestline Community, Crestwood Community, and Red Mountain Community (Case No. ZAC2025-00026), recommended by the City’s Planning Commission and the Council’s Planning and Zoning Committee.
- Item 20 – This amends an amended ordinance passed by the City Council in March (and originally passed in July 2024) covering a 30-year ground lease and development project, the Veranda at Graymont. Note: In April, the Jefferson County Commission agreed to release its interest in the former Graymont School to allow for the project to move forward. The amended agreement allows for certain changes required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in connection with it.
- Economic and Workforce Development/Tourism Committee Meeting, Aug. 18, 11:30 a.m. | More info
- Committee of the Whole + Administration & Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting, Aug. 19, 3:30 p.m. | More info
Other
- Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Authority Board, Aug. 17, 12:30 p.m. | General info
Neighborhood info:
- Garbage: Regular schedule.
- Recycling: Schedule 1
- Existing bulk trash calendar, Aug. 2026 | Daily bulk trash updates
Neighborhood meetings
Aug. 17
- No meetings
Aug. 18
- Central City, 6 p.m., Birmingham Public Library – Central branch
- East Thomas, 6 p.m., via Zoom – MI: 776 982 3770, Access Code: 35204
- Evergreen, 6 p.m., Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church Community Center
- Five Points South, 6 p.m., Highlands United Methodist Church
- Green Acres, 6:30 p.m., Lifting Christ Worship Center
- Smithfield Estates, 6 p.m., Legacy Prep School
- South Pratt, 6 p.m., Lively Hope Baptist Church
- South Woodlawn, 6 p.m., Birmingham Public Library – Woodlawn Branch
- Sun Valley, 6:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., East Pinson Valley Recreation Center
Aug. 19
- Graymont, 4:30 p.m., Birmingham Public Library – Smithfield Branch
Aug. 20
- Brown Springs, 6 p.m., via teleconference (712-832-8330, Access Code: 5102692)
- Ensley, 6 p.m.
- Germania Park, 6 p.m. via teleconference (701-802-5384, Access Code: 3042330)
- Hillman, 5 p.m., Mary Dorsey Center
- Hillman Park, 5 p.m., Mary Dorsey Center
- North Avondale, 6 p.m., Dr. Martin Luther King Recreation Center
- Pine Knoll Vista, 6:30 p.m., East Pinson Valley Recreation Center
- Southside, 6 p.m., Birmingham Police Dept., South Precinct
Aug. 21
- Garden Highlands, 4 p.m., Mt. Hilliard Baptist Church, 2612 23rd Street SW, 35211
Existing 2023-2025 Meeting Schedule (via Excel Spreadsheet)*
*Note: There have not been neighborhood elections for the current two-year cycle. More information is in our 2025 report.