March 22, 2018
PRESS RELEASE Thursday March 22, 2018 Contact: Chiara Perry Phone: 205-254.2294 chiara.perry@birminghamal.gov BIRMINGHAM, AL – On March 21, Governor Kay Ivey released a list of 158 Opportunity Zones she has submitted to the U.S. Department of Treasury, 24 of which are located in Birmingham. These zones are designed to draw long-term capital investments into […]
December 1, 2017
“I’m beyond excited about this,” Councilor John Hilliard said, heaping praise on the work being done in District 9 by Rod Cowan, the most recent winner of The Big Pitch, a business competition put on by REV Birmingham. “He’s young, progressive and he has a vision. Whatever we can do on our end to help […]
March 16, 2017
Students in District 9 are taking a proactive approach when it comes to revitalizing their community. Birmingham City Councilor Marcus Lundy and the Regional Planning Commission visited students of Jackson-Olin High School to discuss the Pratt-Ensley Framework Plan. The presentation gave students a platform and the opportunity for the first time to share their thoughts […]
March 9, 2017
Eight projects, six neighborhoods, one day! With more than 200 volunteers on hand, this year’s District 9 Day of Service was a huge success. Birmingham City Councilor Marcus Lundy collaborated with a number of non-profit organizations cleaning up neighborhoods, painting benches, clearing bushes and other beautification efforts in District 9. For more information about everything the […]
March 8, 2017
Birmingham continues to make its mark as a signature city for lively food, culture and entertainment. With new restaurants continuing to open their doors here’s a chance to check out the new venues by participating in Birmingham Black Restaurant Week. Birmingham Black Restaurant Week is a dining opportunity for Black-owned restaurants and eateries to offer […]
February 7, 2017
When it comes to making plays on and off the court, Zikiria Williams is your girl. Zikiria Williams, a player of the Jackson Olin High School Mustang Girls Varsity Basketball team reached a career high of more than one thousand points, the most recorded in the history of Jackson Olin High School. Birmingham City Councilor Marcus […]
February 3, 2017
From transformative leadership workshops to providing input, residents in District 9 are taking the driver seat when it comes to how they envision their community. Residents took part in the transformative leadership workshop hosted by Birmingham City Councilor Marcus Lundy. Councilor Lundy says its important that residents in Birmingham have a stake in the ground when […]
January 27, 2017
Reflecting on the accomplishments of black heritage is a key factor in American History and students at Wilkerson Middle School knew just how to tell the stories of leaders who paved the way for freedom in our nation. This morning students put their best foot forward to welcome guests including community leaders during a Black […]
November 24, 2016
A glimpse of hope is what Birmingham City Councilor Marcus Lundy sought to give during this year’s Thanksgiving holiday. Knowing the need in those in the community, Councilor Lundy teamed up with various churches in District 9 to distribute 100 turkeys and nonperishable items to residents of Birmingham. Councilor Lundy says giving back to residents […]
November 8, 2016
There’s now a program in the city of Birmingham that not only benefits all students in the Birmingham City Schools system, but parents of these very students as well. GEAR UP which stands for gaining early awareness and readiness for Undergraduate programs is a grant awarded by the U.S Department of Education to high risk […]
October 26, 2016
To some Ensley is merely a crime ridden, impoverish place but to others who live in the community ensley is home. Hoping to be the voice of the community the junction, a radio project spearheaded by Wbhm 90.3 seeks to tell their story. For more information about everything the Council is doing visit www.birminghamalcitycouncil.org.
October 14, 2016
New doors are opening for minority and women-owned businesses within the City of Birmingham. Birmingham City Councilor Marcus Lundy, Chair of the Economic Development, Budget & Finance Committee, is working to change the misrepresentation of minority businesses who operate in Birmingham, and a recent contract is showing what can be done when businesses of all […]
August 28, 2016
The highly anticipated event began three years ago and since then this initiative has become bigger and better each and every year. Councilor Marcus Lundy says that Summer Jams promotes unity among residents in District 9 and helps celebrate the revitalization of Ensley’s historic downtown. For more information about everything the Council is doing visit www.birminghamalcitycouncil.org.
August 19, 2016
Residents of the Pratt community are now a few phases closer to the future they have been hoping for after tornado storms struck their community in 2011. Designs were recently unveiled for the new Pratt Park. Residents say they are excited to see what this new development will bring to their community. For more information about everything the Council is doing visit www.birminghamalcitycouncil.org.
August 19, 2016
As technology continues to shape our culture, more companies continue to find creative ways to thrive in a competitive market. With business incubators as a major variable for aspiring entrepreneurs to realize success, the Innovation Depot is one of the best methods to break ground and build concepts that will turn into success stories. Serving to […]
August 15, 2016
Established in 1899, the ties within Ensley run deep and now those who call the beloved area their home are looking to show everyone else that Ensley is indeed alive! The annual District 9 Summer Jams series will take place this Saturday, August 20th in Downtown Ensley on corner of Avenue F and 19th Street! The fun will kick off […]
August 2, 2016
As the Birmingham City Council continues to seek new and innovative ways to ensure that resources in the City of Birmingham are being utilizing efficiently, City Councilors are also striving to guarantee that minority-owned businesses located in Birmingham are reaping those benefits as well. Early last month Councilors asked hard hitting questions during the Committee […]
July 27, 2016
Ensley is family. Ensley is home. Ensley is alive…and we’re inviting you to come see for yourself! District 9 Councilor Marcus Lundy presents Summer Jams 2016! The event will take place Saturday, August 20th in Downtown Ensley on corner of Avenue F and 19th Street! The fun will kick off at 2pm. Summer Jams is free to the public and will include food and street vendors, grand […]
July 1, 2016
Birmingham continues to be a staple city for conventions this summer and city leaders could not be more thrilled. The National Baptist Convention of America hosted their 2016 Convention in the Magic City this week. More than 4, 000 people attended this four- day convention, which consisted of a number of activities such as workshops, worship services, and specialty sessions […]
June 27, 2016
One purpose, one vision, one Pratt. Pratt City residents are still united as ever as they continue their efforts in revitalizing Pratt City after tornados swept through their community in 2011. Residents attended the One Pratt Picnic to discuss the possibilities of new projects being developed in their community. City leaders along with the Tom Leader Group were all in attendance to discuss plans and […]
June 8, 2016
Family and friends will come together today to remember a former councilman who was a true servant at heart. Funeral services for Mr. Leroy Bandy will take place at 12 p.m. at First Missionary Baptist Church, Pratt City located at 415 Avenue G Birmingham, AL 35214. Mr. Bandy, who served on the council from 1997 to […]
May 5, 2016
Ensley is Alive and well as Birmingham City Councilor Marcus Lundy took to the plow with community leader Brian “Voice” Hawkins as a part of the Color Project, an initiative that uses public art, gardens, light and sound to address issues of health disparities and overall safety in Ensley. The project also uses tilled mini […]
May 3, 2016
You could see it, you could hear it, but most importantly you could feel it, Pratt City is back and better than ever. After having numerous homes and community landmarks demolished due to the 2011 tornadoes, many wondered if PrattCity would ever be the same, but this past weekend community leaders and residents came together to celebrate just […]
May 2, 2016
New initiatives are sparking up all around Birmingham as residents look for ways to make good use of projects such as urban gardens. Through an initiative known as the Color Project residents in Ensley are not only learning more about gardening but they are also learning more about that the ongoing efforts to revitalize the […]
April 28, 2016
The City of Birmingham is comprised of beautiful historic buildings, some of which have undergone several remodeling restructuring in the past twenty years. These renovations however would not have occurred without the historic tax credits. According to National Trust for Historic Preservation, for more than three decades, the federal Historic Tax Credit has successfully implemented a […]
April 27, 2016
The year 2011 was a year that many families residing in the state of Alabama and the southeast will likely never forget. Only four months into a new year, a devastating tornado tore open the lives of communities that never anticipated its deadly wrath. Hundreds were injured and killed as the aftermath left ghost towns […]
February 4, 2016
Birmingham is constantly evolving as economic development continues to thrive into the epicenter of downtown. More greens spaces are on the rise in neighborhoods and numerous city centers are a growing commodity for the ambitious, yet savvy young professionals. With all of the current changes taking place in downtown Birmingham, it is no surprise that […]
January 14, 2016
Residents in Pratt City will soon have a new facility to utilize as the community continues to rebuild following the devastating tornadoes that struck the area in April of 2011. Tuesday, Birmingham City Councilors passed several resolutions authorizing the Mayor to submit to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) an amended […]
November 25, 2015
Our Nine Acts of Kindness project concludes with a visit to South Hampton Elementary School in District 9. Through the “Nine Acts of Kindness” campaign, each Councilor donated much needed school supplies to schools in their district to show their appreciation for our students and teachers as we pause to reflect on the things that we […]
November 18, 2015
Rain or shine, residents in Ensley are ready to revitalize their downtown area. Revive 2.0 was organized by REV Birmingham with the support of Councilor Marcus Lundy to encourage volunteers to come out and clean up the old west police precinct building so it can be transformed into a new art theater. For more information […]
November 18, 2015
Despite the dropping temperatures accompanied by consistent rainfall, Councilor Marcus Lundy stood strong with residents in Ensley this past weekend to showcase their support in transforming Downtown Ensley back into its old form. Revive Ensley was organized by REV Birmingham in partnership with organizations such as Kuumba Community Arts, Alabama State Council of the Arts, […]
November 9, 2015
Despite the dropping temperatures accompanied by consistent rainfall, Councilor Marcus Lundy stood strong with residents in Ensley this past weekend to showcase their support in transforming Downtown Ensley back into its old form. Revive Ensley was organized by REV Birmingham in partnership with organizations such as Kuumba Community Arts, Alabama State Council of the Arts, […]
November 4, 2015
If you’re young and looking to start a business, Birmingham is the place to be. That’s according to a recent survey by Thumbtack that ranked Birmingham in first place for its list of the Top 10 Cities for Millennial Entrepreneurs. With numerous factors that constantly thrust Birmingham into the spotlight on the success of startup […]
October 8, 2015
As they head down the Road to Revitalization, Birmingham City Councilors want to ensure that the $6.5 million they included in this year’s budget is being used effectively to remove weeds and demolish abandoned homes. Over the next few months, they will meet with residents to walk through their neighborhoods and see progress being made […]
September 14, 2015
There was music to get you up, food to cool you off, or fill you up, and new memories to capture and share. Reflections of the original downtown Birmingham, in Ensley, offer hope to many long time residents and merchants as city leaders celebrated revitalization efforts with a free music festival “Ensley Alive”. For more […]
September 5, 2015
Ensley Alive, a free music festival happening Sept 12th from 2-7 p.m., is a celebration meant to demonstrate the opportunities that exist in the Ensley area and to expose residents and visitors to the businesses in the district. For more information about everything The Birmingham City Council is doing visit: www.birminghamalcitycouncil.org
July 31, 2015
Council President Johnathan Austin spoke with a group of Uber supporters that gathered outside of city hall and assured them that the council will do what is needed to bring rideshares like Uber & Lyft to Birmingham. For more information about everything the Birmingham City Council is doing visit www.birminghamalcitycouncil.org.