Commission seeks feedback on concerning neighborhood issues

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By Stephanie Irwin - email

BIRMINGHAM - AL -

The Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham is seeking feedback from Thomas neighborhood residents.

The meeting will be held Tuesday, November 6th at 6:30 p.m. at Mt. Hebron Church. The church is located at 503 5th Street Thomas in Birmingham.

The commission is seeking feedback on the following items:

o Access solutions on 2nd Street

o Green space and recreation

o Revitalization of historic houses

o Ideas for new retail development

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