North Pratt Neighborhood Association - District 9 - Birmingham Alabama

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They get wealthy and your family loses income potential and wealth. Rental prices for these homes near you... No wonder there is a constant turnover of residents and furniture and personal belongings on the side of the road every other month or so. According to Moving.Com you need to earn $5000 a month to afford $1500 in monthly rent. If you are in one of the popular jobs in Birmingham according to ZipRecruiter's assessment, it should be no problem! https://www.rent.com/alabama/birmingham-houses/north-pratt-neighborhood See what rentals are going for in zip code 35214

The City of Birmingham Community Development Department will conduct a Public Involvement meeting concerning FREE Lead Paint Testing on: Friday, February 17, 2023 Fountain Heights Community Center 1101 15th Ave N Birmingham, AL 35204 10am-4pm See if you qualify www.leadtestingsaveslives.com Questions 866-925-5742

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Homeless housing to be placed in "private communities" Article https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/alabama/articles/2023-01-07/birmingham-mayor-proposes-micro-shelters-for-unhoused-people

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CONSENT ITEM 25. A Resolution determining that Jackie Robinson Day, to be held on Friday, April 14 and Saturday, April 15, 2023, serves a public purpose that promotes goodwill and that the expenditure of public funds in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 be used for this purpose, in accordance with Section 3-1-7 of the General Code of the City of Birmingham. (Submitted by the Mayor) (Recommended by the Budget and Finance Committee) **

sOURCE: https://www.ablison.com/urbanization-pros-and-cons/ As we seek to enhance the aesthetic and economy of our city, there must be a focus on limiting the negative impact of massive redevelopment. Initiatives such as the new Birmingham City Schools directed financial education for students are critical to avoiding "Catch-22" impacts of growth. Key questions, among others might be: How can displacement of legacy residents be avoided? What programs can be enacted to appreciate the value of legacy homes and maintain historically significant communities?

Get healthy in the New Year 1. Birmingham Park and Recreation presents Fitness at the Villa, a free weekly series at Avondale Villa, located at 4220 Woodvale Road. Here is the weekly schedule: 1. Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Kickbox Sculpt 2. Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Xtreme Hip-Hop 1. Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. Line Dance 1. Certified dance instructor LaMesa Brooks offers fitness classes at the city’s North Fitness Center, 421 Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd., on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7 p.m. Offerings include Zumba, Afrobeat Cardio Dance fitness, and FX'perience Body sculpt and Tone. For more information, call 205-902-9599. 1. Check out this month’s Behavioral Health Systems Newsletter. It includes helpful tips on keeping a New Year’s resolution, staying engaged at work and exercising regularly. See attached. Get your 2023 City of Birmingham wall calendar 1. If you need a calendar, please see the attached digital version or visit the first floor lobby at City Hall and pick one up from J

For those who have inquired about a financial report. I have inquired and made the CRR office aware of the request. To date, I have not received that information.

From the desk of The Birmingham Times Read the article here . https://www.birminghamtimes.com/2023/01/mayor-woodfin-2023-state-of-city-and-whats-ahead/

UPDATE Th Jan 19 2023. I have received correspondence from Councilor Tate, Cory in the mayor's office that there currenly are no changes to development plans for Southbrook. ----- IT was brought to my attention today. There has been a change to what was initially planned at the Shadowbrook Development. According to the caller,there will now be 63 units placed in Shadowbrook rather than the 52 originally announced. I have not personally received confirmation of this information. Further questions about Shadowbrook can be directed to Community Develoment office 205 254 2483 Latanya Tate District 9 Counsilcilor 205 531 3645 Neighborhood Housing Services 205 328 4292 2023 North Pratt President Arlean Alexander 205 540 5655

Its been awesome to serve North Pratt both as a concernedncitizen and as an officer over the past few years. Pratt City is yet full of potential. Let congratulate our 2023 officers! PRESIDENT Arlene Alexander VICE PRESIDENT Sylvia Buford SECRETARY Margaret Perry It's gonna be a great year!

Our long neglected streets finally made the paving list! Diligence paid off!

join us for our 1st Quarter Western Area Block Watch Association Teleconference Meeting (978-990-5481, Access Code: 326-343-1) on Monday, January 30, 2023 at 5:30p.m. During this meeting, Captain Mitchell makes a comprehensive presentation regarding current crime trends and answers questions from participants. This gives residents the opportunity to speak directly with the Precinct Commander regarding particular issue on the block or in the neighborhood.

NORTH hosts PRATT CITY HOMECOMING 2023 Come help us plan!!! "Rep your hood!" as the young folk say. We want to celebrate the best of North Pratt and Pratt City! It's given the world some great characters over the years. Pastors Teachers Entrepreneurs Leaders Activists Business Owners and more... Bring the history you have and folk you remember and help us plan the most awesome event Pratt has ever seen!

Hibernian Street. A break in has been reported on Hibernian St. Also a report of a trespasser Sat. December 31st visiting porches and removing packages. The alleged package thief is described as Please be alert. Keep windows and doors locked. leave a l8ght on insude. Have a neighbor keep an eye on your place if you'll be away.a

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 4 2023 The City of Birmingham Community Development Department will conduct a Public Involvement meeting concerning FREE Lead Paint Testing on: Wednesday, January 4, 2023 Birmingham CrossPlex 2340 CrossPlex Blvd Birmingham, AL 35208 11am-5pm To see if you qualify go to www.leadtestingsaveslives.com Questions 866-925-5742

Good morning, Neighborhood Leader, Below is an important update about garbage pickup for this week and next week. In observance of the holiday season, the City of Birmingham offices will be closed on Friday, Dec. 23 and Monday, Dec. 26 with the exception of police, fire and 911. As a result of these closures, collection for Friday, Dec. 23’s uniform cart routes will occur on this Wednesday, Dec. 21. Collection for the Monday Dec. 26 uniform cart routes will occur on Wednesday, Dec. 28. All other regular garbage collection routes will be serviced as normal on their next or following pickup date (i.e. Friday, Dec. 23 collection will be picked up on the next scheduled date of Tuesday, Dec. 27). Recycle collection will remain as scheduled on Wednesday, Dec. 21. Sincerely, Jasmine Hollis Administrative Assistant Office of Public Information City of Birmingham Email: Jasmine.Hollis@birminghamal.gov Address: 710 20th Street North Birmingham, A

Due to a personal injury yesterday I won't be out for neighborhood clean up as scheduled. Please take this opportunity to tidy up within a four block area of your residence.

I hope all is well as you prepare for the upcoming holidays. I am attaching information about two important events in District 9. One is the Christmas Food Hub Giveaway on Saturday, December 17 from 9 am to 11 am at the Tuexdo Ballroom. This event will be followed by the Christmas Gathering from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the Tuexdo Ballroom as well. Please see the attached flyers for all the specifics and details. Please spread the word. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday! Happy Holidays, Barbara Jackson District 9|Community Liaison Officer

Announcements. Please spread the word. PRATT COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS EVENT - This Saturday One Pratt Park. See attached flyer. NEW HOMES COMING TO NORTH PRATT Help to prepare to buy a home in the new subdivision coming to Shadowbrook Development in North Pratt. Email northpratt.al@gmail.com to get on the information meeting list. LEARN MORE here++https://northpratt.blogspot.com/2022/12/new-homes-coming-to-north-pratt.html REQUESTS FROM PRATT COMMUNITY Pratt Community is requesting eac - Benevolent Fund - h neighborhood donate for the Pratt Community Benevolent fund. Any amount is acceptable. Call if you'd like to donate and I will get your gift to Ellen Spencer President of Pratt Community. The city dies not allow this from the $2000 per year neighborhood funding. Pratt Community is requesting each neighborhood contribute five wrapped gifts for an adult. These things can not come from the neighborhood budget according to city guidelines. If you have a gift to contribute pl

News You Can Use Dec. 1, 2022 “December: A month of lights, snow, coziness, and feasts; time to make amends and tie up loose ends; finish what you started and make your wishes come true.” — unknown Better Together Multicultural Holiday Festival Join the City of Birmingham for the Better Together Multicultural Holiday Festival! The fun-filled event will be held at the Boutwell Auditorium on Friday, Dec. 2 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The event will feature live entertainment, line dancing, cultural activities and presentations, food trucks, giveaways, and local vendors! Stop by and take a selfie with Papa Cause. There will also be a live fashion show, at 1 p.m. Celebrate the holiday season as we uplift and embrace several holiday traditions. The Blackest Friday Holiday Shopping Extravaganza The Modern Green Book and The Flourish Alabama will present The Blackest Friday Holiday Shopping Extravaganza. This family friendly event will feature black busin

Pratt Community is asking each neighborhood association to donate $50 to its benevolent fund. Donations to this fund can be made by cash, check or money order to the neighborhood Secretary Mrs. Margaret Perry. if youd like to make a donation email 7s at northpratt.blogspot.com

52 New Homes coming to North Pratt Housing down-payment assistance available as well as payment assistance for section 8 recipients. 🏠If you or someone you know is interested in purchasing a home, this is a tremendous opportunity. Homeownership education and preparation is also available. Email to get on the list to be notified of our informational meeting date. northpratt.al@gmail.com

Good afternoon Neighborhood Leader, Please see this important announcement listed below: Sybil Arrington-Scarbrough, M.Ed. Senior Manager of Customer Service & Governmental Affairs Liaison Office of Mayor Randall L. Woodfin City of Birmingham p: (205) 254-2172 m: (205) 382-4400 f: (205) 254-2926 a: 710 N. 20th Street Birmingham, AL 35203 w: www.birminghamal.gov e: Sybil.Scarbrough@Birminghamal.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE City of Birmingham contact: Marie Sutton 205-503-3436 marie.sutton@birminghamal.gov Heartland Foward contact Lara Cooper lara@cstrategies.com Applications Now Open For Alabama Residents To Turn Ideas for Workforce Solutions Into Reality Through Builders + Backers Idea Accelerator Program Powered by Heartland Forward with the support of Walmart, the City of Birmingham Department of Innovation and Economic Opportunity, the City of Mobile, and Innovation Portal Birm

Prestened in the Pratt Ensley Framework meeting by the Neighborhood Association President, we have asked that Hibernian be given a beautification effort as it has remained overlooked even during the tornado relief efforts We've suggested an updated aesthetic to include low maintenance shrubber. Thomass Yuill of city planning amd engineering has advised that theyvare currently working woth Keep Birmingham Beautiful comcerning this effort. Thomas is a Senior Planner with the city of Birmingham's Planning,Engineering & Permits office.

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Get the 411 here At least one person lost their life in a exhibition driving related incident this year. Read the story .

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Lets work together on pushing home ownership initiatives to keep our neighborhood an awesome place to live work and play! We get calls every month from neighbors who arr fed up with issues caused by investors who fall to properly screen and/or monitor tenants of the residential units they own. Many of these units fail to be properly maintained. Let's work together to open new doors to home ownership in North Pratt and Pratt City! Let's help our homeowners make the modificatiins they need for their homes to be repaired and modernized. Your house isn't ugly when you are able to properly maintain and update it. This year let's work together to help our neighbors make needed improvements to the place they call home.

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One Pratt Park December 10 2022 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

For years we have pushed the narrative that we are 100% in support of development in Pratt City and North Pratt in particular with a focus on homeownership. Unfortunately over the past few years we have been faced wqith a debacle yet unresolved at the site of the Shadowbrookndevelopmen. With it has come increased flooding and sewer issues for the adjacent established area. Also with an increase in investor owned properties in the area there has been an increase in unkempt properties, trash dumping, undesirable tenant behavior, etc. We are excited to learn that new development, at least according to the slant of this article, will be focused on the development of homeownership based units. Read the article here

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NEIGHBORHOOD LIAISON POSITION VACANCY *** This is a resume building volunteer position. *** 9 Description 📍Manages and coordinates projects as assigned by neighborhood president. 📍 Help build neighborhood 📍Coordinates special projects on behalf of the neighborhood. 📍Work with city, community and neighborhood partners on behalf Qualifications ➡️Communication skills ➡️Willing ➡️Coachable ➡️Friendly ➡️Positive Outlook Preferred ➡️Tech saavy ➡️Social media mastery ➡️Self directed ➡️Office 365 experience ➡️Available 5 hours per month Send notice of interest email to northpratt.al@gmail.com Subjec: Liasion Vacancy