Projects and Plans Underway
St Louis Street
Project status
ConstructionCurrent section closed: Hamilton to Claiborne. Work continues on waterline & drainage replacements and utility relocates, to be followed by lighting, curb, sidewalks, and paving. Work in this section expected to be complete by end of the year.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Zoning Code (UDC)
Status
Ongoing- NextPublic work session to inform an update to the Downtown Development District (DDD) code. Wednesday September 2, at 6:00 PM National Maritime Museum of the Gulf
Updated Aug 14, 2026
Broad Street and MLK Jr Avenue
Status by phase
- 1Canal to Lawrence St Complete
- 2Canal to Lawrence St Complete
- 3Canal to Baker Design90% design plans in review
- 4MLK Ave: Broad to Butchers Ln ConstructionWaterline replacement work expected to finish in November; Work continues on lighting, curbs, sidewalks, driveways and drainage improvements from Bizzell working towards Broad St on the North side of MLK; Concrete and lighting work expected to finish along south side of MLK in the next two months
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Cooper Riverside Park
Status by phase
- 1Shoreline Stabilization CompleteInstallation of new bulkhead structure along the Great Lawn areas. (Completed May 2025) Installation of new bulkhead structure along South Coffer Cell area. (Completed December 2025)
- 2Park Enhancements ConstructionImprovements to the Great Lawn area by enhancing upland amenities, landscaping, hardscaping, and infrastructure, to enhance the park’s functionality, aesthetics, safety, and overall visitor experience. (Construction is 95% complete with final items funded)
Updated Sep 9, 2026
Three Mile Creek Greenway Trail
Status by segment
- 1Japanese Gardens Complete
- 2Forest Hill DesignPending several real estate transactions to secure right-of-way.
- 3Moffett Rd Connector DesignPending several real estate transactions to secure right-of-way.
- 4I-65 Connector FutureSeeking funding. This will be the final connecting segment.
- 5Bush Park to Mill Street Park DesignRoughly 90% complete pending real estate transaction on one parcel
- 6University Hospital Connector Complete
- 7MLK Jr Ave Connector Pre-ConstructionAwaiting a notice to bid from RESTORE
Updated Sep 21, 2026
Three Mile Creek Watershed Restoration (Langan Lake Dredging)
Status by phase
- 1Twelve Mile Creek Bank Stabilization University Blvd to Museum Drive Complete
- 2Twelve Mile Creek Bank Stabilization East Drive to University Blvd Complete
- 3Langan Lake Dredging ConstructionUpper lake dredging is complete, currently working in the lower lake closest to the dam
Updated Aug 14, 2026
Brookley By The Bay
Status by phase
- 1Active Shoreline Pre-Construction100% construction documents complete for Park Phase 1. This phase will include two age-specific play areas, an experiential water play area, pavilions, parking, restrooms, exercise paths, BBQ stations, and fresh plantings to help Mobilians feel closer to nature. Value engineering underway to align scope to available budget.
- 2Ampitheater DesignSeeking funding for construction.
- 3Education Center Design
Updated Aug 14, 2026
Stormwater Manual
Status by phase
- 1Volume 1 - Low Impact Development (LID) Design Complete
- 2Volume 2 - Stormwater Design Design
- 3Volume 3 - Stormwater Maintenance Design
- 4Volume 4 - Plant and Tree Guidance Design
Updated Aug 15, 2026
Perch Creek Preserve
Status by phase
- 1Zone 1: Perch Creek Preserve DesignFinal draft master plan expected in late 2026
- 2Zone 2: McNally Park (Marine Improvements) Pre-ConstructionThe purpose of this project is to design and update a series of marine elements to improve functionality, accessibility, and overall public use of the McNally Park waterfront. This project is a companion effort to support the overall Master Plan Implementation.
- 3Zone 2: McNally Park (Park and Creek Improvements) DesignFinal draft master plan expected in late 2026
- 4Zone 3A: Ziebach DesignFinal draft master plan expected in late 2026
- 5Zone 3B: Helen Wood Park Complete
Updated Aug 16, 2026
Capital Improvements Plan
Status
Ongoing- Next2027-2031 CIP is in final review
Updated Aug 14, 2026
Water Street
Project status
DesignStudy and Concept Design. The City has contracted with Volkert for traffic analysis and analysis of design alternatives. The City is seeking funding for detailed design and construction.
Updated Oct 14, 2026
Mary Stevenson, Lafayette Heights resident
Maximus Powell, former YES program participant
Shonnda Smith, Deputy Executive Director of Public Works and Senior Director of Parks and Recreation
Sarah Stashak, Three Mile Creek Partnership board member (former)
Michelle Dubose Adams, Eichold-Mertz Principal
