BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A once-popular community park in Birmingham is set for a major transformation, as city leaders move forward with a plan to redevelop East Side Park with a focus on accessibility for people of all abilities.
The Birmingham City Council approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to amend an agreement with the Jefferson County Greenways Foundation to fund improvements at the park, also known as South Roebuck Park. The project will receive up to $1 million in funding, including $750,000 from the federal American Rescue Plan Act and an additional $250,000 from the city…