May 2024 | Volume 12 | Issue 7
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A river runs through it New parks plan aims to expand city trail network, capitalize on Cahaba River By JON ANDERSON
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he Hoover City Council early this year put its stamp of approval on a new Parks, Public Spaces and Recreation Plan for the city, setting out goals and objectives for the next 20 years. The top priority for the next five to 10 years is to expand the trail and greenway system in the city, focusing first on developing a trail along the Cahaba River and opening up recreational opportunities related to the Cahaba River and Shades Creek.
See CAHABA | page 26 Fly fishing on the Cahaba River. Staff photo.
Hoover city officials debate tax incentives for Stadium Trace Village By JON ANDERSON For the past 15 months, Hoover officials have been negotiating with the developer of Stadium Trace Village about a development plan and tax breaks for phase two of the center. The 82-acre second phase is proposed to include a 1,000-seat performing arts center owned and operated by the city, a Golf Suites tiered golf bay entertainment
The Hoover City Council on April 1 discusses a proposed tax incentive package for the second phase of the Stadium Trace Village development. Photo by Jon Anderson.
center, a 120,000-square-foot furniture store with dining areas, a 25-bed surgical center, four medical office buildings and 1.5 miles of walking and bicycle trails. Developer William Kadish of Broad Metro said negotiations were going well until October when, for some reason, things turned sour.
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Hoover parents concerned about sexually graphic books and background checks for outsourced school aides.
Hometown star Trey Jemison making most of NBA chance.
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