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Birmingham City Divisions
Birmingham consists 23 communities divided into 99 neighborhoods.
Birmingham City Council Districts
The city of Birmingham is divided into 9 council districts.
Birmingham Comprehensive Plan
The comprehensive plan will set out a 20-year policy and strategic framework for the City of Birmingham. -site
Community Matters 20/20
Community Matters 20/20: Assessment, Visioning and Planning for a Healthy Jefferson County
Official Website for the City of Birmingham
Includes information from the Mayor's Office and the City Council.
Online Mapping - City of Birmingham
Online mapping tool for the City of Birmingham with capability of adding defined layers and boundaries.
Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau
Focuses primarily on local attractions as a draw for tourism.
Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham
The Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham (RPCGB) provides planning services, economic development services and multiple initiatives for six counties and 84 communities throughout central Alabama. -site
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Library Neighborhood Coverage Map (pdf)
Libraries overlayed on map of Birmingham with neighborhood boundaries. One mile radii are indicated for each library. Scale 1-65,000.
Library Neighborhood Coverage Map - Eastern (pdf)
Eastern-area libraries overlayed on map of Birmingham with neighborhood boundaries. One mile radii are indicated for each library. Scale 1-32,000.
Library Neighborhood Coverage Map - Western (pdf)
Western-area libraries overlayed on map of Birmingham with neighborhood boundaries. One mile radii are indicated for each library. Scale 1-32,000.
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