Category: Birmingham City Council
Birmingham Council OKs Installing Safety Equipment at Railroad Intersections
The City Council and Norfolk Southern are splitting the cost to install medians to prevent motorists from trying to beat trains through intersections.
Progress on Crime Commission Recommendations Continues, Mayor Says
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin told the council that of 82 recommendations in the Crime Commission report, 30 are in a pre-launch stage or in progress and 19 are in the planning and development phase.
Hearing Wednesday Let Residents Have Their Say on Violent Crime, Council OKs Indy Grand Prix Funding.
The public can ask questions and make suggestions about the city’s efforts to dampen violence during a community feedback session to be held at the Birmingham Crossplex.
Birmingham Councilors Voice Frustration With Ramsay-McCormack Project Before Approving $6M Agreement
Plans for developers to build on the Ensley site where the building once stood have been in the works since 2019.
City Considers Regs That Could Ban Short-Term Rentals in Single-Family Neighborhoods, Limit Elsewhere
The city’s Planning and Zoning Committee discussed a new proposal for limiting short-term rentals in Birmingham and advanced it for further consideration by councilors.
Mayor Commends Authorities on Additional Charges for Mass Shooting Suspect
Damien McDaniel has been charged in three more incidents, including the shootings of two firefighters.
Ensley, Pratt Property Owners Endorse Zoning Plan for Their Area, but Final Approval Still a Ways Off
Residents voiced most concern about limiting industrial development near their neighborhoods.
Birmingham Council Transfers Property to Group Providing Violence Reduction Programs
Offender Alumni Association is to invest $150K in the former JCCEO building’s renovations.
Mayor: Progress on Crime Commission Recs Moving at ‘Break Speed’
The council also approved incentives for Workplay redevelopment. Read more.
Birmingham Council Approves $2.6M for Homeless Shelters, Services
Two programs have plans to provide micro-shelters and services to help residents experiencing homelessness build better lives. Read more.
