Category: Government
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’s Neighborhood Association Network Faces Challenges at the 50-Year Mark
Once considered a model of citizen participation, the influence of the neighborhood association system is waning as participation lags and leaders complain of declining attention from the city.
Stephens, Scales Talk About Filling Voids Left From Demolished Structures
It’s not enough to tear down dilapidated structures, it matters what goes in their place, commissioners said.
Birmingham Council Transfers Property to Group Providing Violence Reduction Programs
Offender Alumni Association is to invest $150K in the former JCCEO building’s renovations.
Another Week, Another Joe Knight Question About Federal Dollars
Knight sought assurance Tuesday that federal funding would not get cut before moving forward with a program to synchronize traffic lights.
Mayor: Progress on Crime Commission Recs Moving at ‘Break Speed’
The council also approved incentives for Workplay redevelopment. Read more.
Area Officials Call for Bipartisan Support of State Glock Switch Ban, Other Proposed Public Safety Measures
The chances of gun legislation passing this year are greater than usual in almost solid-red Alabama in the wake of recent violence. Even the governor has backed a package of public safety measures aimed at getting gun offenders off the streets. Read more.
McCalla Residents Get Their Wish as Request to Rezone for Development Denied
Jefferson County commissioners killed the proposal by deciding not to bring it for a vote. 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.
Growth in West JeffCo Spurs Residential Development in McCalla
Two proposed residential developments in the McCalla area were moved to the agenda for the Jefferson County Commission’s meeting Thursday. Read more.
