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Birmingham city leaders are working to bring major revitalization to the Smithfield community.

Birmingham leaders say future of Smithfield community includes Parker High School

Wednesday's town hall was about hearing concerns from the community — with many bringing issues to the city council’s attention for the first time.

The city is hosting a town hall on June 7 for people to voice complaints and hear proposed ordinance changes.

City leaders said they have been discussing the issue for months and now are holding a public engagement meeting to hear from citizens.

The last thing you want to see as you look out from your window at home is a pile of garbage. However, that is a view that many possess for days on end.

City leaders say they are aware of the problem and are working to eliminate the issue. City Councilor Darrell O’Quinn says the city is planning a public engagement event to discuss the issue on June 7th.

Birmingham residents have long struggled with parking enforcement, but the Birmingham Parking Authority (BPA) hopes to improve the situation by rethinking parking downtown.

Yo' Mama's would move to a retail space on the ground floor of a parking deck.

City Councilor Darrell O’Quinn represents the area and says he’s excited for what’s to come. The renovation is costing around $100 million and will create 404 apartments.