Birmingham Approves $1M Redevelopment Agreement to Support the Northeast YMCA

birminghamal.gov The City of Birmingham has approved a $1 million redevelopment agreement with the YMCA of Greater Birmingham to support the renovation of the Northeast Y in Roebuck as well as develop a 22-home Habitat Village in the surrounding area. This project is part of a major, multi-partner effort to reimagine the area as a “transformational agency.” The City of Birmingham has approved a $1 million redevelopment agreement with the YMCA of Greater Birmingham to support the renovation of the Northeast Y in Roebuck as well as develop a 22-home Habitat Village in the surrounding area. (Artist Rendering) “This is huge and will be life-changing for the people of East Birmingham and the surrounding communities,” Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin said. “This new, innovative campus concept will be a national model for YMCAs across the country.” The YMCA plans to take its Roebuck property and redevelop its building and land with a goal to address disparities of safe spaces, homeownership, early learning, healthcare, mental wellness and financial literacy. They have joined with the City of Birmingham and area partners for what is being called the Roebuck Collaborative for a $15.3 million project to improve the East Birmingham community. Monies from...