Career and College Ready Dual-Enrollment Scholarships

Education

Fully funding nine hours of course credit, allowing high school seniors, juniors, and sophomores to get a head start on a post-secondary degree or training.

Pre-K Initiative

Education

Provide additional access to pre-k programs for families in Tuscaloosa to give more children an opportunity to enroll in the program.

Skilled Trades of West Alabama

Education

Starting in 2021, expand local access to free training in construction, repair, and other skilled trades by providing funding for ten years for the program.

Summer Learning Academy

Education

Continous funding that will expand access to high-interest and high-impact summer learning programs offered by the Tuscaloosa City Schools.

Downtown, Riverfront, and Workforce Transit

Connectivity

Optimize Tuscaloosa County Parking and Transit Authority (PATA) operations with a focus on connecting more workers to their jobs and exploring the possibility of a rapid route in the downtown-riverfront area.

Northern Riverwalk

Connectivity

Phased project where phase one established the riverwalk along the north bank of the Black Warrior River, including Randall Family Park and Trailhead.

Tuscaloosa National Airport - Runway Improvements

Connectivity

Rebuild the structure of the primary runway at the airport and lay the groundwork for future commercial air service for Tuscaloosa.

University Boulevard Corridor Improvements

Connectivity

Build on previous investments by leveraging a $17.1 million federal RAISE grant to improve University Boulevard and University Boulevard East.

Western Riverwalk

Connectivity

Complete the western end of the existing riverwalk along the south bank of the Black Warrior River to create a seamless multiuse path by the water.

Bama Theatre

Cultural Arts & Tourism

Create a master plan to modernize Tuscaloosa’s iconic downtown theatre while maintaining its historic aesthetic and expanding programming opportunities.

Civil Rights Trail

Cultural Arts & Tourism

Provide educational opportunities, expand the Civil Rights Trail, and encourage meaningful connections and interactions in our community. 

Experience Venues

Cultural Arts & Tourism

Conduct a feasibility study to determine viability of adding a conference center and/or athletic venue(s) to Tuscaloosa.

Saban Center

Cultural Arts & Tourism

A unique public-private partnership to bring together STEAM programs and interactive learning in one dynamic space near River District Park.

All-Inclusive Playground

Parks & Recreation

Create opportunities for children and families of all abilities to engage with each other by building Alabama’s largest all-inclusive playground at Sokol Park.

Benjamin Barnes YMCA

Parks & Recreation

Replace the existing Benjamin Barnes YMCA facility in order to better provide programming for children and families throughout Tuscaloosa.

Harris-Nicol Water Recreation and Trails

Parks & Recreation

Expand recreational opportunities at Harris Lake and Lake Nicol, inviting locals and visitors to explore over 1,800 scenic acres of preserved park land.

McDonald Hughes Community Center

Parks & Recreation

Provide renovations such as  a covered drop-off, an indoor playground, new showers, gym flooring, an acoustic treatment in the storm shelter, and more.

River District Park

Parks & Recreation

A new park located between the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater and Greensboro Avenue will be a gateway to West Tuscaloosa and will provide green space, river views, and plaza areas. 

Snow Hinton Park

Parks & Recreation

A multi-phase project that will transform Tuscaloosa’s most visible park into a large, premiere destination for families to gather.

Tuscaloosa Tennis Center

Parks & Recreation

Expand the Tuscaloosa Tennis Center facility to better serve the Tuscaloosa community and attract larger tournaments and events.

Operations and Maintenance

Administrative

Annual funding for the administration and maintenance of Elevate projects that will be tracked and updated as information comes in.  

Parks Survey

Community Initiative

A community survey about parks and recreation facilities in Tuscaloosa to understand current use and gather suggestions for improvement.

Restart Tuscaloosa

Community Initiative

Catalyze Tuscaloosa’s economy in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic by investing $15 million through 2022 into public safety, neighborhoods, small businesses, the experience economy, and local agencies.