FAQs

Phase 3 of downtown infrastructure improvements will span South Old Woodward between Brown and Landon. The project will begin in the spring/summer of 2022 and is expected to be complete within four-five months

The reconstruction project will result in new underground infrastructure and new streetscape between Brown and Landon. Similar to the award winning 2018 Old Woodward Reconstruction Project and 2020 Maple Road Reconstruction projects, design features will include: 

- Curb bump-outs at each intersection to improve crosswalks for pedestrians. Mid-block crosswalks raised planter beds and landscape features will also be added. 

- Enhancements such as exposed aggregate concrete, granite bench seating areas, new street lights,  and cell phone charging stations. 

- Improved on-street accessible parking spaces, each served with an individual sidewalk ramp to improve conditions for those needing accommodations.

Yes. This project area has "tee" intersections at Daines, Hazel, East Frank, Bowers, Haynes, and George. At these intersections, bump-outs will be incorporated to improve crosswalk conditions and driver safety and thereby eliminating some parking spaces that are located opposite of the street approach. Other factors that will contribute to a reduction in parking spaces include ADA accessibility improvements and moving the bus stop for northbound Old Woodward from its current location on Bowers (under the elevated parking deck for the 555 building), to a safer location on South Old Woodward, north of Bowers.  

Recent parking meter data was reviewed to see the current utilization of parking spaces in the project area.  There are currently 154 current parking spaces in the project area, with an average utilization of 36%  (approximately 55 vehicles occupying spaces). Based on the concept plan being developed, 94 parking spaces are proposed (net reduction of 60 spaces). Using the current parking meter data, the proposed parking utilization would be 60% for the conceptual configuration. Our goal for parking space utilization is typically  85% occupancy, so even with the reduced spaces in the proposed concept, the overall utilization shows some excess parking capacity will remain.

The city’s public engagement platform, Engage Birmingham (engage.bhamgov.org), offers the community an opportunity to share feedback about their experiences as a pedestrian and driver on the previous phases of the project.

Residents and businesses are encouraged to sign up for the South Old Woodward Reconstruction Phase 3  Constant Contact group at bit.ly/bhamnews to receive updates throughout the project. More information about the project can also be found at www.bhamgov.org/oldwoodwardphase3.