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Birmingham approves 30-year lease with Next to house senior services at 400 E. Lincoln
Summary
The commission voted 4–2 on Feb. 23 to approve a 30‑year lease with Next for the first floor of 400 East Lincoln to provide senior services; supporters said a long term is needed to attract donors and capital investment, while critics sought shorter terms and stricter termination language.
The Birmingham City Commission voted Feb. 23 to approve a long-term lease with Next (a local nonprofit senior-services provider) for space at 400 East Lincoln.
Staff recounted the 2023 decision to acquire the property to give Next a permanent location. Commissioners said the city secured $3.5 million (bond proceeds, including interest) to complete phase 1 improvements and bring Next into a portion of the first floor while preserving options for future phases.
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