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Sep 02
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City Council approves resolution to pursue $7.495 million in federal funding for Phase 2 of Brookley by the Bay.

By Brookley By The Bay
On September 1, the Mobile City Council authorized a pursuit of $7.495 million in federal funding through the National Park Service’s Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) program. This matching grant will fund Phase II of Brookley by the Bay. ORLP requires a dollar-for-dollar local match, so this push creates a $15 million investment package dedicated to expanding public access to Mobile Bay. Phase II Expansion Plans The proposed Phase II development focuses on building out the park's recreational features and infrastructure, including: Entertainment: A brand-new outdoor amphitheater. Active Amenities: Restrooms, picnic shelters, and multiple pedestrian pathways. Park Infrastructure: A northern…
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Aug 21
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Brookley by the Bay Receives $9 Million in State Funding

By Brookley By The Bay
Brookley by the Bay is moving forward with $9 million in state funding for the Southern Activation Zone, Phase 1b. Governor Kay Ivey announced the award on Thursday, August 20, as part of more than $52 million in GoMESA funding for 21 coastal Alabama projects. The Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GoMESA) shares revenue from federal offshore oil and gas leases with Gulf Coast states. The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources administers the state's share, with approval from the Governor's Office. This is the second GoMESA award for Brookley by the Bay's Southern Activation Zone. The project…
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Jul 10
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St Louis Street at Dusk, July 2026

Transformative St. Louis Street project reaches midway point

By St Louis Street
Mobile, Ala. — Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis will provide a public update on the transformative St. Louis Street “Complete Streets” project on Friday, July 10, at 6 p.m. at Braided River Brewing Company as construction reaches its halfway point. The St. Louis “Complete Streets” project is continuing to make steady progress and is now shifting to blocks eight and nine of the total 17-block revitalization effort. This project will rebuild one of the most popular business corridors in downtown Mobile. The $16 million investment is about more than resurfacing; it will add new landscaping, street lighting, ADA crossings, as well as improvements…
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Jul 09
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MLK update May 7, 2026

MLK progress update, July 7

By Broad Street
Status update as of July 7, 2026: Lane closures currently run from Butchers Lane to Davidson Street. Waterline has been installed to Monday Street and is expected to be completed by the end of the summer at Broad Street Work continues behind the waterline with curb, inlets, sidewalks and lighting and drainage improvements More information about the project is available at mapformobile.org/broad-street/.
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Jul 01
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Cooper Riverside Park open for 4th of July (one day only)

https://www.fox10tv.com/2026/06/29/cooper-riverside-park-reopen-one-day-only-4th-july/
Apr 28
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NEW: City Council to consider an update to the Downtown Development District Code

By UDC
On April 16, 2026, the Planning Commission recommended approval of amendments to the Downtown Development District code (Appendix A of the UDC). The City Council will now consider the amendments at a Public Hearing during their June 2, 2026 meeting. The proposed amendments clarify minor inconsistencies identified during the previous adoption process (January 2026). Specifically, the amendments: establish an administrative process for minor deviations; clarify the development process in SD districts; clarify curb-cut requirements for access to parking lots from primary and secondary frontages and the location of parking lots relative to the principal building façade; clarify screening requirements for…
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Mar 20
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NEW: Planning Commission to consider an update to the Downtown Development District Code

By UDC
On January 20, 2026, City Council adopted amendments to the Downtown Development District code (Appendix A of the UDC) with an effective date of July 20, 2026. The proposed amendments clarify minor inconsistencies identified during the previous adoption process. Specifically, the amendments: establish an administrative process for minor deviations; clarify the development process in SD districts; clarify curb-cut requirements for access to parking lots from primary and secondary frontages and the location of parking lots relative to the principal building façade; clarify screening requirements for surface parking lots and parking structures; reintroduce screening requirements for rooftop equipment; clarify the design…
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Feb 25
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St Louis Street Update Construction Update

Traffic changes coming to downtown as ‘Complete Streets’ projects move forward

By Broad Street, St Louis Street
Feb 19th, 2026 Mobile, Ala. — Continued progress on Complete Streets projects in downtown Mobile will require an extended lane closure on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. and a new block closure on St. Louis Street. To accommodate the progress on the St. Louis Street corridor, the block between Washington Ave. and Dearborn Street has been closed. The intersection of Washington Ave. and St. Louis Street is fully closed, while Dearborn Street will remain open at St. Louis to allow access to homes and businesses. As construction continues to move east, the previously closed section of St. Louis Street…
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Jan 06
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Temporary flashing signals coming to MLK, N. Lafayette intersection

By Broad Street
Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 6, the traffic signal at the intersection of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and N. Lafayette Street will be temporarily converted to a flashing yellow light. This action will allow a waterline to be run along a section of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue from Butchers Lane to Lexington Avenue. This work is part of the ongoing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue “Complete Streets" Project and is happening now to avoid any impacts on Mardi Gras. To accommodate the underground work, the intersection of N. Lafayette Street and MLK Avenue will be temporarily converted…
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