Category: Government
A Canopy of Protection: Initiative Plants Trees to Shield Urban Heat Islands
In the face of rising temperatures and enduring environmental inequities, Cool Green Trees is reshaping Birmingham’s urban landscape one tree at a time. Read more.
Birmingham Streamlines Waste Pickup Schedules, Sets Twice-a-Month Bulk Trash Collection
Birmingham has streamlined its waste collection schedules to align garbage and recycling pickup dates and to provide bulk trash and brush collection in each neighborhood every other week. The new schedule goes into effect Jan. 6. Read more.
Public Hearing Set to Consider Automated Car Wash Moratorium
The Birmingham City Council will conduct a public hearing Jan. 14 to discuss the city’s moratorium on automated car washes in the city limits. Read more.
Birmingham Leaders Approve Nearly $2M for Violence-Reduction Programs
The ARPA funding will go to programs focused on fighting sources of violence in the community. Read more.
Garbage Pick-up Changes for the Holidays
Birmingham is changing the dates for household garbage pickup to accommodate the holidays. Read more.
Birmingham Parking Authority Strategic Plan Aims to Transform Parking Experience
The Birmingham Parking Authority has a new strategic plan that includes developing more space for parking, improving technology and communicating better with customers. Read more.
Customer Airs Frustration With Inaccurate Water Bills; Utility Moving Toward Automated Reading
A Birmingham Water Works customer recently went to show members of the utility’s board what it takes to resolve one billing dispute, including four in-person trips to the customer service center. Read more.
Not-so-Welcome to the Neighborhood: City Debates Regulations for Short-Term Housing Rentals
City officials are debating how many short-term housing rentals should be allowed in Birmingham and where along with other rules for their operation as complaints about their proliferation mount. Read more.
Jefferson County Commission OK’s Funding for 3 Economic Development Organizations
Jefferson County commissioners on Thursday allotted money to three economic development drivers after a spirited debate about equity earlier in the week. Read more.
City Extends Deadline for Community Survey on Reducing Violent Crime
Birmingham leaders are asking members of the community to fill out a survey seeking suggestions for mitigating Birmingham’s crime problem. Read more.
