Birmingham investing $7 million in major $39.5 million downtown project

Birmingham Council Approves $7 Million for Powell Steam Plant Redevelopment

The old Powell Avenue Steam Plant has been one impediment to growth around Railroad Park, but KultureCity is redeveloping the land as a national accessibility hub. (Photo by Olivia McMurrey) Your support helps us grow and sustain a newsroom for the City Built to Change the South. Donate today to help Birmingham stay informed. The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday approved a funding agreement to turn the historic Powell Steam Plant land into a n…

Birmingham investing $7 million in major $39.5 million downtown project

A $39.5 million plan to transform the historic Powell Avenue Steam Plant building into a community gathering place and hub for people with sensory challenges will receive up to $7 million in incentives from the city of Birmingham.

KultureCity secures $7M from city of Birmingham for new national accessibility park

🤩 WORLD'S FIRST NATIONAL ACCESSIBILITY PARK: KultureCity is one step closer to transforming the former Powell Avenue Steam Plant into the world's first national accessibility park, following today's meeting of the Birmingham City Council.