Category: Economy
Birmingham Council Expected To Consider Short-Term Rental Regs in 2026
With new city councilors on board, regulations to limit short-term home rentals are set to come back up in the first quarter of the year.
KultureCity Seeks JeffCo Help To Bring National Accessibility Park to Powell Steam Plant Site
The park would include training for those with sensory disabilities, a museum, amphitheater, sensory park and resource center.
Residential Development to Begin Early Next Year at The Star Uptown
The Birmingham City Council approved rezoning the property adjacent to the old Carraway Hospital site for the construction.
Former Home of La Paree May See New Lease on Life
This month, we learned the building that once housed La Paree on Fifth Ave. N. downtown is being given a new life as a new restaurant. The city’s Design Review Committee also reviewed several projects downtown and carried out a rare overruling of a neighborhood committee decision.
SNAP Suspension Could Escalate Hunger Crisis in Birmingham, Food Bank Leaders Warn
“We’re actually treating this like a disaster,” food bank executive said.
Magic City Classic Makes It Rain Across the Birmingham Area
The annual rivalry game draws thousands of fans to the area — and its hotels, restaurants and stores — for almost a week of festivities.
Jefferson County Considers 10-Year Tax Break to Lure Industry
Wisconsin-based ITU AbsorbTech is considering a move to Jefferson County.
City Gives Pizitz a Break, Delays Loan Repayment
The council delayed loan payments for two years to give the property time to recover.
Land Bank Approval Clears Way for North Titusville Housing Development
Work is expected to begin later this year on the long-awaited development.
Sloss Tech Draws Record Attendance
An organizer of the Sloss Tech conference said this year’s event was larger, offered more and covered more venues than in previous years.
