Walkable Urbanism was held on January 17th and was led by Chris Leinberger, President of LOCUS and Geoff Anderson, President and CEO of Smart Growth America. We learned about new trends that are driving change in the built environment and what those changes mean for Alabama.
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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 2, 2012 — 2011 Annual Report posted.
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- 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).
Read MoreThe 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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- 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
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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- 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
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Thursday, May 10, 2012
The RPCGB is working with the City of Homewood to update its current Transportation Master... Read »
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