If Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin could describe the city in a single word, it would be “progress.”
During a recent interview with WBHM, Woodfin reflected on Birmingham’s challenges and opportunities in the opening months of his third term, touching on everything from public safety and education to economic development, neighborhood revitalization and the debate surrounding data centers.
The city’s number of homicides has declined significantly from recent highs, Birmingham City Schools has shown improvement on state report cards, and city leaders are weighing how to attract investment while responding to concerns from residents about quality of life…