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Explore Projects
Education
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.
Tuscaloosa City Schools Athletics Excellence Fund
Education
Provide funding to local Tuscaloosa City Schools for facility improvements and coaching supplements and compensation.
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
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.
Tuscaloosa National Airport - TPD Hangar
Connectivity
Explored options for acquiring or building a larger Tuscaloosa Police Department hangar at the airport to replace the exisiting facility.
University Boulevard Corridor Improvements
Connectivity
Build on previous corridor investments by making additional improvements to University Boulevard.
Western Riverwalk
Connectivity
Complete the western end of the existing riverwalk along the south bank of the Black Warrior River to create a multiuse path by the water and add a pedstrian bridge connecting River District Park to the future Saban Center and Event Center.
Cultural Arts & Tourism
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.
Saban Center
Cultural Arts & Tourism
A unique public-private partnership to bring together STEAM programs and interactive learning in one dynamic space downtown near the riverfront.
Parks & Recreation
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
Rebuild the 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 outdoor venue and park located between the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater and Greensboro Avenue is a gateway to West Tuscaloosa and provides open green space, river views, a pavilion, 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.
Sokol Park
Parks & Recreation
A multi-phase project that brings improvements to traffic flow, park amenities, and safety.
Tuscaloosa Tennis Center
Parks & Recreation
Expand the Tuscaloosa Tennis Center facility to better serve the Tuscaloosa community and attract larger tournaments and events.
Community Initiatives & Other
Elevate Fund Operations and Maintenance
Administrative
Annual funding for the administration and maintenance of Elevate projects
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.