Birmingham Housing Authority Welcomes Residents to New $17 Million Development on City’s Southside

By Barnett Wright | The Birmingham Times Inside the air-conditioned and soon to be occupied Edgehill at Southtown development on Birmingham’s Southside, Thomas Clark, a future resident, spoke passionately about his new home. “I’m very excited. It’s an honor and a blessing to be a part of history…I think this is a good change for the community,” said Clark, who’s lived in the previous Southtown Court for three years. “It’s amazing and fascinating. I thank God for putting a roof over my head.” Meanwhile, outside the facility on a warm morning, Jaquice Reynolds, president of the Southtown Resident Council, spoke just as passionately about the $17 million facility that consists of 60 units which include 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartment homes that are equipped with major appliances. “This means a lot to us,” Reynolds told a crowd filled with city leaders, developers and fellow residents on Friday. “We are very thankful and we’re very grateful that HABD chose us to go along this journey. We’d like to thank our developers for providing such a remarkable residence.” Reynolds spoke during a ribbon cutting ceremony that attracted not only the soon to be occupants like Clark but also Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin;...