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Southtown Court demolition begins, clearing the way for new mixed-use housing development On December 17th, community members, officials and representatives from the City of Birmingham and Jefferson County Commission gathered on a drizzly Friday afternoon to witness the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD) begin the long-awaited demolition of Birmingham’s Southtown Court. After demolition, which is expected to be complete by May 2022, construction will begin on a new mixed-use housing and commercial development. According to a press release from the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District, demolition is expected to be completed by May 2022. Once demolition is complete, work will begin on the redevelopment of Southtown Court, transforming the 22-acre site into a mixed-use housing & commercial development. The redevelopment will begin with the construction of 280 affordable housing housing for low-income families and seniors, while future plans include market-rate apartment and commercial buildings with space for groceries, retail and hotel space. In addition, the new development of Southtown Court can be expected to exceed 1.3 Million square feet, including 3.5 acres of green space and parking sites that have the capacity to accommodate 2,500 cars. pics of the proposed development from gensler.com:

these projects look to be completed, so probably my last of them: [B][U]UAB TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION CENTER[/U][/B] [img]https://i.imgur.com/Cr7BOyzl.jpg[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/4ufaIBel.jpg[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/5xKfdyll.jpg[/img] [B][U]UAB MCMAHON HALL[/U][/B] [img]https://i.imgur.com/CHQnSCcl.jpg[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/TndqMucl.jpg[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/Uu8HdnMl.jpg[/img] [B][U]PRINTERS CORNER[/U][/B] [img]https://i.imgur.com/k0gzjJ8l.jpg[/img] [B][U]LUMEN ABOVE RAILROAD PARK[/U][/B] [img]https://i.imgur.com/YWqtcf8l.jpg[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/T94SMDEl.jpg[/img] and some random projects still under construction: [B][U]THE CITIZEN[/U][/B] [img]https://i.imgur.com/ZFephVal.jpg[/img] [B][U]THE MARSHALL[/U][/B] [img]https://i.imgur.com/fOZmrKjl.jpg[/img] [B][U]AMAZON DISTRIBUTION CENTER (FMR CENTURY PLAZA)[/U][/B] [img]https://i.imgur.com/m9SktjDl.jpg[/img]

https://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/news/2021/05/21/developer-launches-40m-redevelopment-project.htm A prominent development team is beginning work on a much-anticipated historic redevelopment after securing financing for the project. After ditching its original plans to redevelop the Frank Nelson building for office use, Orchestra Partners has decided to switch gears and transform the historic building into a 180-unit apartment community with ground-floor retail. The local firm closed on a construction loan on May 21, green-lighting construction work to begin on the roughly $40 million project in June. More details about the loan were not immediately available in public records. Birmingham design-build firm Creature is the architect and contractor. Dubbed “The Frank,” the project is expected to be complete late next year. “Challenges with securing enough parking for business tenants led us to a new vision for The Frank that we’ve been working on for over a year now,” Hunter Renfroe, Orchestra’s co-founder and principal, said. “We believe this is a much better fit for the building and the neighborhood.” Citing enrollment growth at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the post-Covid migration to smaller cities, Renfroe is bullish on the city’s reputation as one of the best places to rent in the country. “To attract new talent and continue to build on Birmingham’s momentum, we plan to position The Frank as a unique community for renters who are looking for an unbeatable urban location bustling with activity and amenities,” he said. The development will come with a mix of studios, which will be about 400 square feet, and one-bedroom apartments, which will be about 600 square feet, designed for urbanites living a minimalist lifestyle. In addition to efficient and affordable units, The Frank will come with common areas and amenities such as a European-style outdoor courtyard in the heart of the building. “Like the rooftop, the interior courtyard will be an incredible space where friends will come to meet up on their way out for the evening and where residents come to have their morning coffee and read a book,” Renfroe said. “Fostering community is a core part of every Orchestra project, so I’m excited that the courtyard will provide another gathering spot for locals to enjoy.” UPS and Trattoria Zaza will remain open during construction. Orchestra Partners is looking for a local restaurateur to partner with in the operations of the courtyard and the retail space at the corner of Second Avenue North and 20th Street, which is available for lease with Retail Specialists serving as retail leasing broker. Originally approved in 2018, Orchestra Partners first envisioned the project as a “vertical campus” with modern office spaces. The next year, it secured more than $6 million in financing from Ardent Cos. in Atlanta, according to property records. The project was approved for $5 million in Alabama historic tax credits, the highest allocation possible from the state, as well as federal historic tax credits. The National Park Service recently approved Orchestra Partners’ new plan to redevelop the building for residential apartments, as we reported. McNair Historic Preservation is the lead historic preservation consulting firm for the project. Birmingham’s third skyscraper, the 10-story Frank Nelson building was designed by William Weston and built in 1903 as the First National Bank Building during the city’s early economic boom years. It was re-named in honor of real estate developer Frank Nelson Jr. in 1939. Multifamily experts are bullish on the expanding apartment inventory downtown with more than 2,000 units in the works as well as more than 1,300 that may be developed. “Each of these developments as well as The Frank will help Birmingham’s momentum and make it a popular option for students and professionals looking for a bustling yet smaller city,” said Steve Nunnelley of Berkadia Birmingham.

i can't seem to post photos anymore... i don't even see the option in the menu bar. only text and links...

[B][U]AMAZON (CRESTWOOD BLVD)[/U][/B] [img]https://i.imgur.com/RwQW6JRl.jpg[/img] [B][U]UAB SCIENCE & ENGINEERING[/U][/B] (major demolition of existing Education Building... i'm guessing there must be some lead/asbestos abatement taking place, otherwise they'd just knock the whole thing down, right?) [img]https://i.imgur.com/vTywEfAl.jpg[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/BDfP2Bbl.jpg[/img] [B][U]MERCANTILE ON MORRIS[/U][/B] (hard to take a picture of, but the alley between 1st ave north and morris ave is finished. looks pretty col. it's in the center of the building) [img]https://i.imgur.com/l2aBL1jl.jpg[/img] [U][B]MACARONI LOFTS[/B][/U] (i keep thinking this one's dead, but they keep putting the fence/sign back up when it gets knocked down by storms haha) [img]https://i.imgur.com/oD1Njoml.jpg[/img] [B][U]20TH STREET DEVELOPMENT[/U][/B] (i've completely forgotten what this is... i just happened upon it as i was driving 20th) [img]https://i.imgur.com/nSAY3cil.jpg[/img] [U][B]20 MIDTOWN[/B][/U] (interestingly, this one features concrete, wood, AND steel framing...) [img]https://i.imgur.com/L2LU7vSl.jpg[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/I0LZMM8l.jpg[/img] [B][U]THE PALMER[/U][/B] [img]https://i.imgur.com/qFAZ8jml.jpg[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/Ys028cul.jpg[/img] [B][U]LUMEN[/U][/B] (first time i've taken a photo from the north side... much more of a presence than from the south. curious to see how they treat the alley between it and baker's row) [img]https://i.imgur.com/9gZxVhbl.jpg[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/dH64w0wl.jpg[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/UtPWGBLl.jpg[/img]

random updates: VA CLINIC (Crestwood Blvd) 20 MIDTOWN MERCANTILE ON MORRIS (hard to see, but there is an open-air connection between 1st Ave and Morris Ave) LAKEVIEW GREEN (29th St really has some potential to turn into a pedestrian corridor) LUMEN AMERICAN LAUNDRY CO. BLDG (New Honky Tonk Bar) (right across the street from the new Red Mtn Theatre Complex)

UAB plans 11-story, $125M project on Southside The University of Alabama Health System plans to build a new 11-story inpatient rehabilitation facility on its Southside campus. The $125 million, 350,000-square-foot project would replace the existing Spain Rehabilitation Center. The new building would be located at 1632 and 1700 7th Ave. South. The project would add to a significant surge of construction activity from UAB in recent years – a wave that has included health care, research, academic, athletic and residential projects, among others. The project, was was previously discussed in 2018, was recently given Stage II approval by the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees. It will include 155,000 square feet for patient care, 115,000 square feet for support and 80,000 square feet for parking. The facility will include 78 inpatient rehabilitation beds, therapy gyms, 28 acute care neurology beds, a 200-car parking deck and a shelled inpatient unit for future needs. According to UAB documents, driving factors for the project include the age of the existing facility, which was built in 1962, as well as the evolution in the nature of inpatient rehabilitation care and the demand for more capacity. UAB Spain Rehabilitation Center operates a nationally designated Traumatic Brian Injury and Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems institution and also plays a key role providing access to UAB Hospital patients who require inpatient rehab services. Gresham Smith, Williams Blackstock and Ghafari Associates LLC were deemed the most qualified architectural firms for the project, in that order, while Bernhard TME, Sain Engineering Associates, Inc. and Edmonds Engineering, were considered the most qualified commissioning agents for the project. All of these firms are located in Birmingham. The Stage II approval will allow university representatives to proceed with selecting an architect and commissioning agent. The project has a preliminary budget has established the total cost at $125 million. That includes $91.6 million for construction; $20.5 million for moveable equipment and furnishings; $4.2 million for architect and engineer costs; $2.5 million for surveys, testing and inspection; $4.6 million for contingency and $1.6 million for other costs. The project, which still requires two additional approvals in future meetings, will be funded by proceeds from the UAB Medicine Finance Authority Bond Fund and Hospital Plant. Google Street View of the site

PROTECTIVE STADIUM CITYWALK BHAM LEGACY ARENA MERCANTILE ON MORRIS KELLY HOTEL AMERICAN LIFE BUILDING FOUNDRY YARDS (this one appears to be done) LUMEN ABOVE THE TRACKS THE MARSHALL THE PALMER 20 MIDTOWN UAB IT TECHNOLOGY CENTER UAB GOLD HALL (DORM) (this one appears to be done) VALLEY HOTEL LAKEVIEW GREEN DOBBINS GROUP (AVONDALE)

^ north side?

i see 2 hotels shown at "clinton and monroe". are these next to each other or across the street from each other? the renderings both look like corner lots, but i didn't think there were 2 corners available at that intersection.

actually, i posted it on the previous page back in august. i hadn't seen the 3 different phases broken down like that, though. to be honest, i don't think many of us think it will actually happen, but we'll see. certainly not in love with that design...

PROTECTIVE STADIUM LEGACY ARENA THE PALMER THE MARSHALL FOUNDRY YARDS (hard to get pics of this one and Lumen because they basically face an alley..) LUMEN 20 MIDTOWN MERCANTILE ON MORRIS HOTEL ON 2ND HINKLE BUILDING LAKEVIEW GREEN AVENUE A TOWNHOMES

ALDOT aims to complete CityWalk BHAM before The World Games 2022 site plan renderings from bhamnow.com article: OVERALL SITE PLAN: BLOCKS FROM WEST TO EAST:

some updates from ~2,000 ft: LEGACY ARENA: PROTECTIVE STADIUM: PARKSIDE: (featuring Foundry Yards, Lumen, The Marshall, and The Palmer... i should've zoomed in more, sorry) DOWNTOWN: (ok, this one's a stretch but if you squint you can see The Metropolitan and Lakeview Green in the distance and AT&T in the foreground)

decided to focus my updates on the north side of town today: PROTECTIVE STADIUM LEGACY ARENA CITYWALKBHM / 20-59 LED LIGHTS NEW IDEAL BUILDING OLD GREYHOUND STATION RENOVATION THE 600 CARVER THEATER AG GASTON MOTEL MERCANTILE ON MORRIS AMERICAN LIFE BUILDING MARRIOTT (COMMERCE CENTER) BROWN-MARX

15 metro Birmingham projects that could be game-changers in 2021 Even with the uncertainty and obstacles that emerged during 2020, it was a banner year for major projects in the Magic City. The future of several prominent properties – from Century Plaza to the former Carraway and Trinity Medical Center hospital campuses – came into focus as the subject of multimillion-dollar redevelopments. That’s in addition to a wealth of projects taking shape in the Parkside district and elsewhere downtown. Those projects and numerous others mean there will be no shortage of catalytic projects to watch in 2021. As they rise around the region, many of these developments are likely to spark property sales and subsequent redevelopments nearby. Here’s a look at 15 projects to watch in 2021 that could shape the local commercial real estate scene. Protective Stadium/BJCC renovation The long-awaited project at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex will bring a new stadium to downtown Birmingham in the fall, followed by a renovated Legacy Arena. Both projects will open the doors to new events the region hasn’t recently been able to host. It has already paid dividends, with Alabama’s high school football championships and the NCAA Basketball Tournament each announcing plans to return to the Magic City. Signature's big plan Signature Homes closed on a large swathe of vacant land for a new development at 2101 Alabama 150 that would include more than 2,500 homes and 600,000 square feet of commercial space on the currently unincorporated acreage. It's a long-term project that could shape the local residential scene for years to come – particularly as a lack of inventory continues to be one of the top driving factors in the market. Fourth Avenue Forward Fourth Avenue Forward is a new revitalization program that looks to boost the iconic Black commercial district by using the National Main Street’s four-point approach to sustained revitalization: organization, design, promotion and economic vitality. Global Forum Wayne Reynolds announced plans in late 2019 to create the Global Forum, which aims to leverage the city’s historic legacy of civil rights to create an international gathering place focused on leadership, education, innovation and understanding. The project recently received a $2.9 million federal grant to identify an ideal location in the city – a process that is expected to take about 18 months. Ramsay McCormack Ensley District Developers is redeveloping the Ramsay McCormack Building in Ensley, where a new 30,000-square-foot office building will soon rise with Innovation Depot as one of the tenants. It's a long-awaited project that could be a catalyst for even more development in Ensley. Arbor Terrace Despite the pandemic, a New York development team announced plans in early 2020 to redevelop the former Trinity Medical Center campus into Arbor Terrace, which will feature space for an office headquarters as well as luxury condominiums and medical office, cafe, retail and restaurant space. An apartment project by Tynes Development could be the first piece of the project to take shape. The redevelopment of Carraway The future of the former hospital north of downtown has been speculated about for years, but it could come into clear focus in 2021 as Corporate Realty’s redevelopment plans take shape. The Birmingham firm is planning a $340 million project that will include single-family as well as multifamily residential, hotel, retail, office and entertainment components. The Birmingham City Council approved $13 million in incentives for the project on Dec. 29. Southtown's redevelopment The coming year will likely be a big one for the redevelopment of Southtown Court. Demolition was recently put out to bid, and more specifics of what the development would entail could emerge in the new year. The project has already proven to be a significant catalyst for development and deals in Southside. Urban Supply Orchestra Partners plans to begin construction on its new Urban Supply development on the western edge of Railroad Park by Good People Brewing Co. in early 2021. The company aims for the development to become a hub for fitness and active lifestyles and also supply Birmingham with the goods and amenities residents need to enjoy a unique urban experience – complementing the company’s planned projects at the former Powell Avenue Steam Plant. Campus No. 124 Huntsville-based Schrimsher Properties is taking steps to redevelop the former Valley Elementary School in Pelham for “Campus No. 124,” a project that will bring restaurants, entertainment, boutique retail, art studios and office space as well as a craft brewery to the Shelby County suburb. The 600 The former AT&T City Center has been one of the more high-profile vacancies in Birmingham’s commercial real estate scene. Atlanta developer Tellus Partners, Varden Capital Properties and Buckhaven Construction plan to bring it back to life but not as an office building. Their plan includes 435 luxury apartment and condominium units. 20 Midtown Construction is ramping up on the long-awaited third building in the development, which brought a Publix to downtown and has been a game-changer. The big thing to watch in 2021 is which tenants sign on for the project, as well as what happens with the former Liberty National building across the street. Brookwood Village redevelopment An entity affiliated with Colliers International | Alabama and Arlington Properties is looking to redevelop the mall for a mixed-use project that would include retail, restaurants, office, hotels and a mix of residential options for sale and rent, including 350 high-end apartments anchored by a public green space. The entity currently has the site under contract. Masonic Temple renovation Irvin Henderson, president of Henderson & Co. in North Carolina, who is also part of the Ensley District Developers group, along with Carlton Brown, principal at Direct Investment Development in New York City, are working with local partners to redevelop the historic Masonic Temple in the Civil Rights District as a business incubator and office building. It’s a project that could be a catalyst in the district. Luxury multifamily project across from The Summit Novare Group and Batson-Cook Development Co. are building a new 286-unit luxury multifamily development by the AT&T Alabama Operations Center at the intersection of U.S. 280 and Interstate 459. It's a project that could be the first step in a major mixed-use project at the site and would add to the area's growth.

DANIEL PARKSIDE (surely this thing will get a name soon...) 20 MIDTOWN LAKEVIEW GREEN AVENUE A (doesn't look like the other big 1st Ave S developments have started yet. however, this one is progressing nicely and the pads are being prepared for the last 2 buildings. also looks like they extended the construction fence beyond the bridge underpass... there used to be a homeless encampment right there.)

VALLEY HOTEL (HOMEWOOD) HINKLE BUILDING GREYHOUND STATION

Birmingham's 3rd-tallest coming back to life as a 435-unit luxury apartment development (check out that rooftop bar!): Former AT&T City Center to be redeveloped as The 600, an upcoming luxury apartment tower

LUMEN ABOVE THE TRACKS (i had been calling this Bakers Row II) FOUNDRY YARDS DANIEL PARKSIDE POWELL AVENUE STEAMPLANT UAB DORM UAB TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION CENTER HILTON TAPESTRY HOTEL (hope they start working on the exterior of this one soon... looking forward to all that glass on the ground floor instead of plywood) NEW IDEAL BUILDING MERCANTILE ON MORRIS CITY WALK BHM PROTECTIVE STADIUM (i recommend just looking at the webcam instead haha...) AMERICAN LIFE BUILDING LAKEVIEW GREEN AVENUE A DOBBINS GROUP AVONDALE (just sitework at this point)

cool stadium pic from Twitter (@ByCasagrande):

HINKLE BROS. BUILDING FOUNDRY YARDS DANIEL PARKSIDE DEWBERRY BUILDING BAKERS ROW II RED MOUNTAIN THEATRE COMPANY PRINTERS CORNER UAB DORM LAKEVIEW GREEN AVENUE A TOWNHOMES

this proposal certainly came out of nowhere... i'll remain cautiously optimistic: New $250m skyscraper, The Block, proposed for 2nd Ave N Birmingham development website: https://theblock.live/ this would have the tallest occupiable floor in the state (i believe the RSA Tower in mobile, with its spire, would still be taller though)

The Dagny: (appears to be complete, or close to it) Bakers Row II (finally seeing some progress) Printers Corner (this used to be that gutted building in Parkside with the "YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL" graffiti) Protective Stadium (i believe this will be the tallest part... looks to be slightly shorter than the westin next door)