Birmingham, Alabama | January 28, 2025 | 11:00 am
The Housing Authority of Birmingham District (HABD) and Paces Preservation Partners held the Cooper Green renovation kickoff celebration on January 28, 2025. The event signaled commencement of renovation and rehabilitation of the 32-acre site. Located on Birmingham’s southwest side, Cooper Green Homes was originally constructed in 1971. The multifamily rental housing community includes 46 two-story buildings housing 227 apartments, a community center/rental office and several playgrounds. The nearly $30 million project is financed by Synovus Bank in partnership with United Bank, Bellwether, and the HABD. Guests enjoyed a luncheon following the event with local officials, project partners, and residents.
Those who spoke at the event included:
Steve Bien, Soho Housing Partners President and CEO
Mayor of Birmingham Randall L. Woodfin
Commissioner Alyshia Cook, HABD Board of Directors
Denita Bearden, HABD Chief Administration Officer
County Commissioner Sheila Tyson – District 2
City Councilwoman Crystal Smitherman – District 6
Steven Bauhan, The Paces Foundation Chief Development Officer
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