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'''The Star at Uptown''' (previously announced as '''Northside Park''') is a mixed-use redevelopment of the former [[Carraway Hospital]] in [[Birmingham]]'s [[Norwood]] neighborhood, which closed in [[2008]]. The name refers to the hospital's landmark rooftop sign, consisting of a rotating, illuminated, blue 5-pointed star— which was refurbished and reused as part of the redevelopment.
'''The Star at Uptown''' (previously announced as '''Northside Park''') is a mixed-use redevelopment of the former [[Carraway Hospital]] in [[Birmingham]]'s [[Norwood]] neighborhood, which closed in [[2008]]. The name refers to the hospital's landmark rooftop sign, consisting of a rotating, illuminated, blue 5-pointed star— which was refurbished and reused as part of the redevelopment. The project's working budget is between $300 million and $340 million.


[[Corporate Realty]] acquired the 47.3-acre property from the [[Lovelady Center]] in [[2018]]. The company applied for rezoning for a mix of residential, retail, office, hotel and entertainment components in November [[2020]], and has asked the [[City of Birmingham]] to consider providing as much as $17 million in tax abatement incentives. The city award $4.1 million in incentives in [[2020]]. The project's working budget is between $300 million and $340 million.
[[Corporate Realty]] acquired the 47.3-acre property from the [[Lovelady Center]] in [[2018]]. As part of its planning process, the company met with the [[Evergreen]], [[Druid Hills]] and [[Norwood]] neighborhood associations to gauge interest in or opposition to various proposed uses. The company applied for rezoning for a mix of residential, retail, office, hotel and entertainment components in October [[2019]], agreeing to a 160 foot maximum height and to exclude any outdoor performance venues. The developer asked the [[City of Birmingham]] to consider providing as much as $17 million in tax abatement incentives. The city awarded $4.1 million in incentives in [[2020]] and later voted to cap the incentive package, partially supported by federal funding from the [[American Rescue Plan Act]], at $12.35 million.


By September [[2022]] four strucures had been demolished, including the former [[Norwood Baptist Church]], a building behind the former [[Norwood Clinic]], and two buildings at the corner of [[25th Street North|25th Street]] and [[17th Avenue North]]. Five more are scheduled for demolition. The former [[Sanders Emergency Services Building]], the main hospital building, and the hospital's parking decks are to be renovated for re-use. Apartments in those buildings could open as soon as [[2023]], with retail, hotel and entertainment uses to follow.
By September [[2022]] four strucures had been demolished, including the former [[Norwood Baptist Church]], a building behind the former [[Norwood Clinic]], and two buildings at the corner of [[25th Street North|25th Street]] and [[17th Avenue North]]. Five more are scheduled for demolition. The former [[Sanders Emergency Services Building]], the main hospital building, and the hospital's parking decks are to be renovated for re-use. Apartments in those buildings could open as soon as [[2023]], with retail, hotel and entertainment uses to follow.
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* "Demolition Underway at Former Carraway Site; Rebirth Begins in North Birmingham." (July 29, 2022) {{BT}}
* "Demolition Underway at Former Carraway Site; Rebirth Begins in North Birmingham." (July 29, 2022) {{BT}}
* Anderson, Jon (October 2022) "Stars align for Carraway redevelopment." ''[[Iron City Ink]]''
* Anderson, Jon (October 2022) "Stars align for Carraway redevelopment." ''[[Iron City Ink]]''
* Parker, Illyshia (December 5, 2022) "City Council to consider amending The Star project agreement, incentives." {{BBJ}}


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Revision as of 18:19, 6 December 2022

The Star at Uptown (previously announced as Northside Park) is a mixed-use redevelopment of the former Carraway Hospital in Birmingham's Norwood neighborhood, which closed in 2008. The name refers to the hospital's landmark rooftop sign, consisting of a rotating, illuminated, blue 5-pointed star— which was refurbished and reused as part of the redevelopment. The project's working budget is between $300 million and $340 million.

Corporate Realty acquired the 47.3-acre property from the Lovelady Center in 2018. As part of its planning process, the company met with the Evergreen, Druid Hills and Norwood neighborhood associations to gauge interest in or opposition to various proposed uses. The company applied for rezoning for a mix of residential, retail, office, hotel and entertainment components in October 2019, agreeing to a 160 foot maximum height and to exclude any outdoor performance venues. The developer asked the City of Birmingham to consider providing as much as $17 million in tax abatement incentives. The city awarded $4.1 million in incentives in 2020 and later voted to cap the incentive package, partially supported by federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act, at $12.35 million.

By September 2022 four strucures had been demolished, including the former Norwood Baptist Church, a building behind the former Norwood Clinic, and two buildings at the corner of 25th Street and 17th Avenue North. Five more are scheduled for demolition. The former Sanders Emergency Services Building, the main hospital building, and the hospital's parking decks are to be renovated for re-use. Apartments in those buildings could open as soon as 2023, with retail, hotel and entertainment uses to follow.

A subdivision of 44 single family homes is slated for the northern end of the property.

References

  • Edgemon, Erin (September 12, 2018) "Input sought as redevelopment plans for Birmingham's former Carraway Hospital take shape." The Birmingham News
  • Van der Bijl, Hanno (October 24, 2019) "Carraway redevelopment takes step forward, but councilors reject amphitheater option." Birmingham Business Journal
  • "City to weigh incentives for Carraway redevelopment." (November 4, 2020) Birmingham Business Journal
  • Van der Bijl, Hanno (January 14, 2021) "Inside the $340M push to transform Carraway into Northside Park." Birmingham Business Journal
  • Thornton, William (October 6, 2021) "Birmingham’s long-vacant Carraway hospital becoming The Star Uptown." The Birmingham News
  • "Carraway Demolition To Proceed, Paving Way for Growth in N. Birmingham." (May 10, 2022) The Birmingham Times
  • "Demolition Underway at Former Carraway Site; Rebirth Begins in North Birmingham." (July 29, 2022) The Birmingham Times
  • Anderson, Jon (October 2022) "Stars align for Carraway redevelopment." Iron City Ink
  • Parker, Illyshia (December 5, 2022) "City Council to consider amending The Star project agreement, incentives." Birmingham Business Journal
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