Birmingham · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Birmingham public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
YMCA Child Care Center of Excellence
The YMCA agreement would grow to about $1.02 million to build a Child Care Center of Excellence serving infants through First Class Pre-K.
Druid Hills affordable housing project extension
The Greenlining Realty deal for a 35-40-unit Druid Hills development got an extension to September 30, 2026, keeping at least 10% of units for qualifying residents at or below 100% of Area Median Income.
Belview Heights Gateway funding boost
An ARPA amendment would add up to $259,500 for the Belview Heights Gateway project, bringing total city support to $709,500.
Down payment assistance program
Up to $1 million in HOME funds would go to Neighborhood Housing Services of Birmingham to run the Ready to Own Birmingham program for two years, helping buyers with down payments and closing costs.
Affordable housing in South Woodlawn
A $170,500 funding addition to the Woodlawn Foundation agreement was scheduled, supporting up to 8 affordable rental units for residents at 30-80% of Area Median Income.
Baldwin Properties mixed-use redevelopment at 1909 14th Avenue North
Baldwin Properties would redevelop an existing structure into housing and neighborhood retail, investing about $1.85 million and creating 25 to 30 jobs. It targets neighborhood-serving tenants and community services.
Smithfield affordable housing deadline extended
The developer redeveloping about 5.25 acres near the former Parker High School into affordable housing got six more months to close on the $1,000 land purchase — with one more six-month extension available.
District 6 Housing Rehabilitation Program
A $50,350 contract with HouseProud Atlanta will fund major and minor home repairs for low- and moderate-income homeowners in District 6.
Harvest Solutions medical waste facility
A proposed indoor nonhazardous medical waste treatment and document shredding facility at 4400 7th Avenue North in the Pratt City area would be approved by resolution if adopted.
District 5 and District 9 home exterior repair programs (HouseProud)
Nearly $1 million combined in contract amendments would pay for pressure washing, painting, minor repairs and landscaping for up to 110 homes owned by low- and moderate-income homeowners in North Birmingham (District 9) and Graymont, College Hills and Smithfield (District 5).