By Sam Prickett It took a once-in-a-generation event to convince him, but Smith’s Variety owner Jim Glazner has decided against selling the iconic Mountain Brook toy store. Aug. 21’s solar eclipse was the deciding factor for Glazner, who had been planning to sell the store after his mother, Mary Anne, passed away in April. Mary Anne had run the store since the death of her … [Read more...]
Envisioning Homewood: Survey Is Aimed at Planning for the Future of Downtown
By Sam Prickett As part of an effort to develop a master plan for downtown Homewood, the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham is conducting a survey to help determine short- and long-term priorities. The Heart of Homewood Plan Community Visioning Survey is intended to contribute to a comprehensive development plan for the city’s downtown area, addressing … [Read more...]
Homewood GreenSpace Initiative Moves Forward After Public Forum
By Sarah Kuper Organizers from the Homewood GreenSpace Initiative said 105 people showed up to the group’s first public forum at the Homewood Library on Sept. 12. Members of the initiative spoke at a City Council meeting in August to introduce the idea of replacing the old judicial center in downtown Homewood with a pocket park instead of selling the property when the new … [Read more...]
Plans Moving Forward for New Hotel in Homewood
By Sam PrickettAfter adjusting to local concerns and criticism, plans for a new, full-service hotel in Homewood are moving forward.The four-and-a-half-star hotel – as well as an accompanying spa – is slated to be built on the corner of 28th Avenue South and 18th Street South, the former location of Hatfield Auto, Little Professor Bookstore and Wolf … [Read more...]
Homewood GreenSpace Initiative Gains Momentum
By Sarah Kuper The push for a greener downtown Homewood is picking up speed and support as members of the Homewood GreenSpace Initiative hold more meetings for officials, residents and merchants. Leading up to an Aug. 28 presentation to the Homewood City Council, organizers have been spreading information and garnering support throughout all of Homewood’s five wards. … [Read more...]