Twice a month, the city of Birmingham’s Design Review Committee convenes to discuss plans to make alterations to structures that fall within one of the city’s many historic and commercial revitalization districts. This column summarizes recent DRC activity with projects grouped by type and location. This edition of Design Review recaps items from the DRC meetings held August 14, and July 14, 2024.

Decisions of the DRC, as noted in the application process, are final. Applicants are responsible to carry out the plans as presented and approved. Any deviations from the approved plans cannot be undertaken without a return to the committee for approval.

Brightening downtown, moving Carrigan’s and signs to protect visitors who park in lots came before the DRC this week.