The City of Birmingham and Birmingham City Schools partner for literacy town hall August 30

Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin and Birmingham City Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan will host a town hall on Tuesday, August 30 to encourage community support of kindergarten to third-grade literacy. The event will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Boutwell Auditorium, located at 1930 Rev. Abraham Woods Jr. Boulevard.  

Parents of children K-3, local literacy groups, current and retired educators, faith communities and residents are invited to learn how to support Birmingham children in achieving grade-level literacy.  

“I am committed to doing everything I can to come alongside Birmingham City Schools in supporting our scholars in meeting their literacy goals,” Woodfin said. “Ensuring that our youngsters can read well is ensuring that they have a path toward a better future.”  

David Arias named new director of Sloss Furnaces

After a national search, the City of Birmingham has selected David Arias to serve as executive director of Sloss Furnaces. Arias began his role on August 15, taking the helm from Karen Utz who served a successful tenure as interim executive.

“David’s track record of servant leadership and fiscal innovation will help take Sloss Furnaces into its next chapter,” Mayor Woodfin said. “We are thrilled to welcome him.

Learn more about David Arias and how he plans to spend his first weeks as executive director by clicking the image above or the button below.

Revitalization update: Greensprings Highway, Avondale, Enon Ridge, Pine Knoll Vista, Ensley

Revitalization in Birmingham continues!

Greensprings Hwy:

Improvements include sidewalk and landscape improvements to the west side of Greensprings Hwy, a signalized crosswalk at the bus stop and resurfacing of southbound lanes.

Avondale:

Streetscape project will widen sidewalks, create bike lanes and install additional drainage structures on 41st Street.

Ensley:

Improvements include sidewalk and landscaping upgrades to improve pedestrian access.

Enon Ridge:

Roadway widening of 4th Place North from 12th Ave to 14th Ave adjacent to Tuggle Elementary will improve traffic congestion and school bus access.

Pine Knoll Vista:

Ditch stabilization and culver installation will take place on Airport Road to improve drainage and erosion issues.

Stay tuned to City of Birmingham's social media channels for additional projects and updates.