Communities and Neighborhoods in Birmingham, AL

The city's slogan "Birmingham feels like a celebration" speaks for itself regarding the city's many festivals and events. The city hosts literally hundreds of celebrations representing the various ethnic diversities and interests of the residents living in Birmingham.

Birmingham has developed a strong commitment to its neighborhoods and the neighborhood planning that has shaped an outstanding improvement in citizen participation and acts on the ideas and suggestions that are generated by the residents. The program outlines a process through which neighborhoods and the city can work together to develop neighborhood plans designed for specific neighborhoods and their needs.