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Council approves $6 million in incentives for Ensley redevelopment despite public concern
Summary
The council approved a redevelopment agreement offering up to $6 million in incentive support for a five‑story office project in Ensley; the vote drew questions from council members and public speakers about cost, developer capacity and local impacts.
The Birmingham City Council on March 4 approved an amended redevelopment agreement with Inslee District Developers LLC to support a proposed five‑story, roughly 30,000-square-foot commercial office building at the former Ransom McCormick property in Ensley. The city’s financial support package totals $6 million in incentives tied to project completion and performance.
Under the agreement presented to council, the city’s $6 million package includes a $2 million initial cash payment, a $3 million loan that will be forgiven if the project is completed, and…
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