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UAB, Birmingham Partner to Create Smarter, Healthier City
The City of Birmingham and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) took a major step toward smarter, healthier and more sustainable development with the Feb. 27, 2013, signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to partner on projects such as energy efficiency and city planning that accounts for a more “livable” city. “Everyone wants [...]
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The Draft Birmingham Comprehensive Plan Now Available for Public Viewing & Comment
After 18 months of many community meetings, public forums, small group gatherings and more, a draft for the Birmingham Comprehensive Plan has officially been released and is available for public review and comment. The period for public review of the draft Birmingham Comprehensive Plan will run from March 4-April 4, 2013. The draft is available for viewing online HERE, and [...]
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New Recycling Bins Available for Birmingham City Residents
The Keep Birmingham Beautiful Commission (KBBC) now has recycling bins available for City of Birmingham residents to use for weekly curbside recycling pickup on Wednesdays. Curbside recycling is only available for those single-family dwellings that have their garbage picked up weekly by the City of Birmingham Department of Public Works (DPW). To learn more and to request [...]
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Free Vehicle Emissions Testing
Alabama Partners for Clean Air offers free emissions testing for your car at various locations in Birmingham and surrounding areas, from 10 am to 2 pm, Tuesdays-Fridays each week! Voluntary Emissions Testing This program provides quick, free emissions checks for vehicle owners and assists owners of high emitters with having their vehicles serviced. The Waste [...]
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ValloCycle, CommuteSmart Increase Montevallo Bike Parking
ValloCycle and CommuteSmart have partnered with Birmingham’s Local Bicycle Racks Company in an effort to increase bicycle parking in downtown Montevallo. The additional bicycle parking aims to make the city even more bike-friendly, offering bicyclists additional bike racks in the heart of downtown. ValloCycle, Montevallo’s Bike Share Program, hopes the increased bicycle parking will encourage bicyclists to spend more time downtown, taking [...]
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RPCGB Aids City of Homewood with Plan to Build New Sidewalks
Birmingham – According to the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham (RPCGB), the City of Homewood has decided to set aside $900,000 from its 2012 budget in order to build 11,377 feet of new sidewalks. “Our sidewalks are some of the oldest in the city,” said Councilman Peter Wright, a representative of Ward 5 in the Hollywood section of Homewood. Based on [...]
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Railroad Park’s Cafe Re-opens for the 2012 Season
George’s Boxcar Cafe, the casual eatery located within Railroad Park, has reopened for the 2012 season. Menu includes burgers, chicken salad, cocktails and more, with low prices (think $2-$6)! Hours of operation: Monday-Wednesday 11am-2pm, Thursday-Saturday 11am-7pm, Sunday 11am-5pm.
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Same Great Local Foods, More Teaching Efforts: Jones Valley Farm Modifies Name
For the past 10 years, Jones Valley Urban Farm has endeavored to make the Birmingham area community a healthier place by growing organic produce, establishing community gardens, and educating people about the value of local food systems. Yet, while many people know the farm for its delicious produce, many don’t know that it’s primary mission has been [...]
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Free Electronics Recycling, Downtown Birmingham
The City of Birmingham and Keep Birmingham Beautiful Commission will host an event to allow citizens to recycle their Electronic Waste instead of sending it to our landfill. One of two e-waste recycling days, the highlight is the opportunity to recycle TV’s for FREE! TV’s and computer monitors are often difficult to find recycling outlets [...]
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CommuteSmart Presents 9th Annual Bike From Work Day
“Average Birmingham commuter wastes 32 hours per year in traffic and 21 gallons of fuel.” -Commute Smart May is National Bike Month and the 9th Annual Bike to Work Day will have a new spin this year! Bike from Work will be held in the evening of Thursday, May 10 and include an organized bike [...]
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