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Design Review: Uptown, Five Points South & signs

06.27.2013 by André Natta · No Comments

The second meeting of the month for the city’s design review committee was short and somewhat sedate as signs in Five Points South, and Uptown garnered attention along with one residential project in Forest Park. Continue reading

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Second “Abject Failure” community forum to be held June 25

06.24.2013 by André Natta · 0 Comments

Tuesday evening brings with it another opportunity for the public to learn about options available to those patients in Jefferson County since the restructuring of its healthcare system by the County Commission. Continue reading

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Some want officials to Rethink 20/59

06.21.2013 by André Natta · 3 Comments

Some Birmingham, AL residents have decided to try to raise additional awareness about proposed changes to I-20/59 downtown – taking a page from similar efforts in Louisville, KY; New Orleans, LA; and Syracuse, NY. Continue reading

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You didn’t dump the pump today? Help catalog bus stops instead

06.20.2013 by André Natta · 5 Comments

The BJCTA’s participation in the annual Dump the Pump advocacy campaign isn’t the only positive thing happening right now. A new website and a reworking of its governing legislation are pretty exciting as well. Continue reading

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Council president issues statement about comments made during meeting

06.19.2013 by André Natta · 0 Comments

Birmingham City Council president Roderick Royal released a statement late Tuesday evening after making comments earlier in the day about the lack of communication and coordination between the council and the mayor’s office. He just happened to make them after the All-America City presentation. Continue reading

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Off-leash dog park announced for Red Mountain Park thanks to $200,000 contribution

06.19.2013 by André Natta · 0 Comments

Those wondering where Birmingham’s next dog park will be located don’t have to do so much longer. The new 6-acre space will be one of the largest of its kind in the area – and it’s possible thanks to a very generous contribution. Continue reading

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Design Review: Temporary bookstores, antennas and elephants in the room

06.13.2013 by André Natta · 0 Comments

Birmingham’s Design Review Committee got a hot start to their summer meetings learning about an honor for a local hero among preservationists, some signage, renovation projects for the city’s east side, and a touch of controversy involving Chick-Fil-A. Continue reading

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