BIRMINGHAM HOUSING
Choice Neighborhood
Investing in Housing. Strengthening Communities.
Two Choice Neighborhood grants support the revitalization of Smithfield Court and Morrell Todd Homes—bringing investment, improved housing, and expanded resources to Birmingham communities.
$50 Million
Smithfield Implementation Grant
$500,000
Morrell Todd Homes Planning Grant
Over $283 Million
Smithfield neighborhood investments
Grant awards announced in 2023 and 2024.
Smithfield Choice Neighborhood
On July 26, 2023, Birmingham Housing and the City of Birmingham were awarded a $50 million HUD Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant for the Smithfield–College Hills–Graymont community. Birmingham became the first Alabama city to receive this implementation grant.
Birmingham Housing, the City of Birmingham, Birmingham City Schools, UAB, and United Way are working with national and local partners to revitalize Smithfield Court. The project supports high-quality housing, social services and case management for families, and neighborhood investments totaling over $283 million.
Project Focus
Smithfield Court revitalization
Housing and resident support
Smithfield • College Hills • Graymont
Morrell Todd Homes
Choice Neighborhood Planning Grant
On September 10, 2024, HUD awarded Birmingham Housing a $500,000 Choice Neighborhood Planning Grant. Woodlawn United serves as planning coordinator, leading the comprehensive neighborhood planning process and implementation activities while building local capacity.
The grant supports a comprehensive revitalization strategy to modernize housing and enhance resources for residents in the Woodlawn and Kingston communities.
Planning Priorities
Modernize housing
Enhance resident resources
Woodlawn & Kingston
Celebrating the Morrell Todd Homes Grant
Dr. Rev. Morrell Todd Choice Neighborhood Planning Grant Celebration • February 1, 2025