Tag: City of Birmingham
Residents Voice Their Concerns in Meeting About Regional Climate Action Plan
Nearly two dozen people assembled to talk about their concerns and priorities for the environment in the future as the city of Birmingham leads construction of a Central Alabama Climate Action Plan.
Monday Morning Watch | Week of April 28, 2025
BirminghamWatch’s weekly rundown of public meetings and agendas in the city of Birmingham and Jefferson County. Our goal is to help you keep your elected officials accountable.
Birmingham Calls for Community Ideas to Build a Sustainability Plan
The city is launching a community engagement effort to seek input from the public as it develops the plan.
New Birmingham Office Aims to Prepare Before the Next Disaster Strikes
The aftermath of Hurricane Katrina spurred the head of the city’s new Office of Sustainability and Resilience to look for ways to avoid such tragedies in the future.
City Launches New Website
Birmingham officials say the new version offers easier access and enhanced search capabilities. Read more.
BJCTA Prepares to Launch Low-Cost Rideshare Service on West Side
The western route will be the third expansion of the Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority’s microtransit options, joining services to eastern and central zones. Read more.
You’ve Gotta Have HEART: Program Launches to Respond When Situations Arise Involving Unhoused Residents
A community-based public safety program launched in Birmingham this week to reach out to homeless individuals in crisis before situations escalate to the point of needing police response. Read more.
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.
Garbage Pick-up Changes for the Holidays
Birmingham is changing the dates for household garbage pickup to accommodate the holidays. Read more.
