Monday Morning Watch | Week of May 11, 2026
BirminghamWatch's weekly rundown of public meetings and agendas in the city of Birmingham and Jefferson County.
Birmingham City Council
SELC Calls on City to Maintain Data Center Provisions
The law center is pushing for the city to maintain a special exception provision — and the public hearings that go with it.
Birmingham Council Approves $240K for Neighborhood Improvements Near I-20/59 Bridge
The project includes traffic calming measures in Norwood and sidewalk repairs in Druid Hills and Fountain Heights.
Monday Morning Watch | Week of May 4, 2026
BirminghamWatch's weekly rundown of public meetings and agendas in the city of Birmingham and Jefferson County.
New Data Center Regs Proposed for Birmingham
The City Council delayed adopting new rules until June.
Monday Morning Watch | Week of Apr. 27, 2026
BirminghamWatch's weekly rundown of public meetings and agendas in the city of Birmingham and Jefferson County.
BW Recommends | April 26, 2026
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Battle Against Oxmoor Valley Data Center Fizzles but Residents Left With Concerns
Concerns about environment and electricity use by data centers mount, but the city of Birmingham's moratorium won’t change the controversial plans off Lakeshore Parkway.
City Council Approves Development Plan for Eastern Birmingham
The plan sets out desired development for specific areas.
Effort Gains Ground To Turn Historic Mineral Springs Site Into Public Preserve
Supporters propose to create a natural preserve on the Hale Springs property in Bluff Park.