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About the 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. Annual dues provided by the member governments of these counties and communities make it possible for the RPCGB to provide valuable resources. These services and initiatives are innovative and far-reaching. Read More
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- May 21, 2013 — Mayor Spotlight- Mayor Jon Gra…
- May 21, 2013 — Results from the Southwest Cor…
- May 13, 2013 — Study: Enhanced transit key to…
- May 13, 2013 — Metro Birmingham to get $11M i…
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Recent Content Updates

May 2, 2012 — 2011 Annual Report posted.

May 2, 2012 — Connections Posted

Apr 7, 2012 — Connections Posted

Mar 12, 2012 — CONNECTIONS PDF posted
Transportation Planning
Transportation Planning

Birmingham Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is the group of local, elected officials, transit operators, and state officials who are responsible for the coordination of a planning process that results in a Long Range Plan (25 year) and a short term (five year) Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
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The Heart of Alabama Rural Planning Organization (HARPO) is responsible for transportation consultation in Blount, Chilton, St. Clair, and Walker counties. Members of HARPO include local and state government officials as well as representatives from the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT).
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Regional Transportation Plan
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Community Planning
Community Planning

The Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham's Community Planning Department provides community planning services for the Member Governments of Blount, Chilton, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair and Walker Counties. The Community Planning Department seeks to develop viable places by promoting integrated approaches to planning for the betterment of the communities the RPCGB serves. Read More
Economic Development
Economic Development

The Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham's Economic Development Department operates as the service provider for the U.S. Department of Commerce's designated economic development district (EDD) and the Appalachian Regional Commission's local development district (LDD) for the six-county area. Read More
Data & Maps
Data & Maps

The Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Data & Maps, program of the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham offers a wide range of mapping services to member governments. GIS utilizes spatial data to better manage and analyze the physical characteristics of local jurisdictions and serves to create greater efficiencies for city services and decision making.
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Health
Health

Medicaid Waiver

As an alternative to nursing home care, the Medicaid Waiver Program provides services to seniors and the disabled while allowing them to live in the comfort of their own homes.
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530 Waiver

530 Waiver is a program designed to allow individuals, 21 years or older, who have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS that are at risk of nursing home placement to remain in their homes as long as possible.
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Initiatives

Initiatives

The Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham provides two major initiatives that promote the benefits of reducing miles on our roads and improving air quality in Jefferson and Shelby Counties.
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The CommuteSmart helps alleviate traffic congestion and reduce air pollution in Jefferson and Shelby counties. Visit Site

APCA is an affiliation of organizations working to improve air quality in Jefferson and Shelby counties. Visit Site

The Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham (RPCGB) is teaming up with several partners to create Pop-Up Project. Visit Site

Community Planning Archive

Community Planning

Latest News

Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Mayor Jon Graham Mayor Graham has been a life-long resident of Calera. His roots... Read »
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
The RPCGB, along with its consultant team led by Atkins, conducted a Roundtable Meeting... Read »
Monday, May 13, 2013
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- Improved transit can be the catalyst for tapping unrealized economic potential... Read »
Monday, May 13, 2013
The state has allocated more than $11 million for restoration projects in Bibb and... Read »
Thursday, May 9, 2013
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- Transit advocates, experts and municipal officials Saturday will gather to discuss... Read »