Downtown
Density, building height dominate discussion of downtown zoning
Recommendations presented to city officials on Wednesday, Jan. 9 put an emphasis on simple codes regulating everything from building height and density to signs and pedestrian paths. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Council to vote on business license fees, food truck vendor ordinance
The city is also taking steps to increase parking availability on 29th Avenue South and 19th Place South. Read more
Photo by Jesse Chambers
Downtown Homewood hosts annual Sidewalk Sale
The sale attracted a strong crowd on the sunny, dry Saturday. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Master planning committee presents draft of goals for downtown
The committee plans to present a full master plan draft in June. Read more
Photo by Sydney Cromwell.
Downtown master plan committee to hold open house
The open house will be held at two times on March 22 at City Hall. Read more
Staff photo.
New survey open for downtown master plan feedback
This survey covers transportation, green spaces and the appearance of streets around the downtown area. Read more
Rendering courtesy of Heart of Homewood Plan.
Council hears update on downtown master plan public feedback
The council also intends to fund a study of turning part of Reese Street into a one-way road. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Downtown Homewood hosts holiday open house
The open house was a chance for stores to draw in new customers and offer special sales. Read more
Courtesy of Heart of Homewood
Downtown master plan committee releases community feedback results
The "Heart of Homewood" committee also published a tentative timeline for completing the master plan. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
City hosts public involvement meeting for downtown master plan
The meeting included a chance to review maps of downtown and make recommendations for placement of sidewalks, bike lanes and green space. Read more
Courtesy of Heart of Homewood
Surveys, public meetings scheduled for downtown master plan
The downtown master plan is being performed by the city of Homewood and the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Standing-room-only crowd supports downtown pocket park
Representatives of the downtown greenspace initiative gave a short presentation at tonight's meeting. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Committees discuss downtown parking, road paving
The time limit on parking on 18th Street may be increased to three hours. Read more
Courtesy of Mike Mouron
18th Street hotel development plan denied due to parking shortfall, other concerns
The plans included a seven-story Curio hotel, restaurant and retail space in the former Hatfield Auto and Little Professor properties on 18th Street South. Read more
Survey indicates desire for additional downtown parking for lunchtime on weekends, weekdays
Opinions were extremely split about the Regional Planning Commission's conclusions from their parking study: that there are enough parking spaces to handle demand but the city needs better enforcement of rules. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Downtown traffic study, new odor ordinance under council discussion
The Regional Planning Commission studied public and private parking lots around downtown Homewood in April. Read more
Ana Good
Homewood kicks off the holiday season with Open House celebration [VIDEO]
Violin players and Christmas carolers helped fill the night with the spirit of the holidays. Santa and his helpers also stopped by, handing out baked goods and posing for pictures with eager children. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Smoking regulations, downtown parking discussed in committee meetings
The proposed regulations, which will go before the council Nov. 9 for a final vote, include banning smoking in all areas of restaurants, hotels and nursing homes. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Environmental Commission to look at downtown tree solutions
Liz Ellaby said the HEC has solutions in mind that could replace the trees or relocate them “in a way that would please the merchants but still maintain some trees.” She did not go into more detail but said this would be a long-term action. Read more
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