North Pratt Neighborhood Association - District 9 - Birmingham Alabama

CLICK TO SEE THE SCHEDULE

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

Click here to learn more https://nhsbham.org/healthy-housing-initiative/

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

Link to article https://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/inno/stories/partner-content/2023/02/02/in-search-of-black-owned-small-business-owners-in.html?csrc=6398&utm_campaign=trueAnthemTrendingContent&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook

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.