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Projects

Education

Education Projects
Career and College Ready Dual-Enrollment Scholarships
Career and College Ready Dual-Enrollment Scholarships

Education

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

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Pre-K Initiative
Pre-K Initiative

Education

Expand access to pre-k programs to strengthen academic, economic, and social outcomes for children.

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Skilled Trades of West Alabama
Skilled Trades of West Alabama

Education

Expand access to training in skilled trades to strengthen the local workforce.

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Summer Learning Academy
Summer Learning Academy

Education

Expand access to high-impact summer learning programs offered by Tuscaloosa City Schools.

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Tuscaloosa City Schools Athletics Excellence Fund
Tuscaloosa City Schools Athletics Excellence Fund

Education

Provide funding to Tuscaloosa City Schools for facility improvements and coaching compensation.

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Connectivity

Connectivity Projects
Downtown, Riverfront, and Workforce Transit
Downtown, Riverfront, and Workforce Transit

Connectivity

Optimize transit operations to connect more workers to their jobs and explore a new rapid route in the downtown-riverfront area.

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Northern Riverwalk
Northern Riverwalk

Connectivity

Phased project expanding the Riverwalk along the north bank of the Black Warrior River, including Randall Family Park and Trailhead.

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Tuscaloosa National Airport - Runway Improvements
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.

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Tuscaloosa National Airport - TPD Hangar
Tuscaloosa National Airport - TPD Hangar

Connectivity

Moved Tuscaloosa Police Department air patrol operations into a larger hangar.

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University Boulevard Corridor Improvements
University Boulevard Corridor Improvements

Connectivity

Build on previous corridor investments with additional improvements to University Boulevard.

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Western Riverwalk
Western Riverwalk

Connectivity

The final western segment of Riverwalk along the south bank of the Black Warrior River.

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Cultural Arts & Tourism

Cultural Arts & Tourism Project
Bama Theatre
Bama Theatre

Cultural Arts & Tourism

Modernize the iconic downtown theatre while maintaining the historic aesthetic and expanding programming opportunities.

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Linton's Barber and Beauty Shop
Linton's Barber and Beauty Shop

Cultural Arts & Tourism

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

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Saban Center
Saban Center

Cultural Arts & Tourism

Public-private partnership to unite STEAM programs and immersive learning in a dynamic riverfront space.

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Parks & Recreation

Parks & Recreation Projects
All-Inclusive Playground
All-Inclusive Playground

Parks & Recreation

A space for children and families of all abilities to engage with each other - Alabama’s largest all-inclusive playground at Sokol Park.

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Benjamin Barnes YMCA
Benjamin Barnes YMCA

Parks & Recreation

Rebuild the Benjamin Barnes YMCA facility in order to better provide programming for children and families.

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Harris-Nicol Water Recreation and Trails
Harris-Nicol Water Recreation and Trails

Parks & Recreation

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

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McDonald Hughes Community Center
McDonald Hughes Community Center

Parks & Recreation

Phase I renovations include a covered drop-off, indoor playground, new showers, gym flooring, acoustic treatment in the storm shelter, and more.

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River District Park
River District Park

Parks & Recreation

This outdoor venue and park is a gateway to West Tuscaloosa, a Riverwalk trailhead, and provides open green space, river views, a pavilion, and plaza areas. 


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Snow Hinton Park
Snow Hinton Park

Parks & Recreation

A multi-phase project that will transform Tuscaloosa’s most visible park into a premiere destination.

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Sokol Park
Sokol Park

Parks & Recreation

A multi-phase project that brings improvements to traffic flow, park amenities, and safety.

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Tuscaloosa Tennis Center
Tuscaloosa Tennis Center

Parks & Recreation

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

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Community Initiatives & Other

Community Initiatives
Elevate Fund Operations and Maintenance
Elevate Fund Operations and Maintenance

Administrative

Annual funding for the administration and maintenance of Elevate projects

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Parks Survey
Parks Survey

Community Initiative

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

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Restart Tuscaloosa
Restart Tuscaloosa

Community Initiative

Catalyze the economy in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic by investing in public safety, neighborhoods, small businesses, the experience economy, and local agencies. 

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