• City to Convert Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard South to Two-Way Traffic in Five Points South

    birminghamal.govThe City of Birmingham’s Department of Transportation plans to convert Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard South through the historic Five Points South district from a one-way street to a two-way street. The conversion will extend from Highland Avenue South to University Boulevard.
    This strategic infrastructure improvement is designed to strengthen connectivity within the district, making it easier for residents, visitors, and businesses to navigate the area. In addition to imp
  • Birmingham AI Factory, Data Center Project Vote Delayed After Community Concerns

    By Michal Higdon and Lisa Crane | WVTMA decision regarding a new AI factory and data center project, set to go along Lakeshore Parkway in Birmingham, is temporarily on hold after neighbors raised concerns to city leaders.
    Nebius is planning to build its facility at the old Regions Operations Center off Lakeshore Parkway. The company also has plans to build a substation that will be used to provide the massive amount of power the AI factory needs in order to run.
    The public hearing by Birmingham&

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