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Education
Career and College Ready Dual-Enrollment Scholarships
Education
Fully funding six hours of course credit, allowing high school seniors to get a head start on a post-secondary degree or training.
Pre-K Initiative
Education
Providing access to pre-k programs for all families in Tuscaloosa.
Summer Learning Academy
Education
Expanding access to high-interest and high-impact summer learning programs offered by the Tuscaloosa City Schools.
Connectivity
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
Establish 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 by obtaining critical market research.
Tuscaloosa National Airport - TPD Hangar
Connectivity
Explore options for acquiring or building a larger Tuscaloosa Police Department hangar at the airport.
Western Riverwalk
Connectivity
Complete the western end of the existing riverwalk along the south bank of the Black Warrior River.
Cultural Arts & Tourism
Bama Theatre
Cultural Arts & Tourism
Creating a master plan to modernize Tuscaloosa’s iconic downtown theatre while maintaining its historic aesthetic and expanding programming opportunities.
Saban Center
Cultural Arts & Tourism
A unique public-private partnership to bring together STEAM programs and interactive learning in one dynamic space.
Parks & Recreation
All-Inclusive Playground
Parks & Recreation
Creating opportunities for children and families of all abilities to engage with each other by building Alabama’s largest all-inclusive playground at Sokol Park.
Harris-Nicol Water Recreation and Trails
Parks & Recreation
Expanding 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
Renovations are underway to provide a covered drop-off, an indoor playground, new showers, gym flooring, a connector hall between the main building and 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 Western Tuscaloosa and will provide green space, river views, and plaza areas.
Snow Hinton Park
Parks & Recreation
Envisioning the future of Tuscaloosa’s most visible park.
Community Initiatives & Other
Operations and Maintenance
Administrative
Annual funding for the administration and maintenance of Elevate projects.
Restart Tuscaloosa
Community Initiative
Catalyzing 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.