Vestavia Hills Sybil Temple — Sybil Temple in Vestavia Hills. (Matthew Niblett / Bham Now)

2024 is gearing up to be an exciting year in Vestavia Hills, with several redevelopments + new businesses opening to the public. Keep scrolling to learn more.

Redeveloping the old Days Inn property on Highway 31

Former Days Inn site on Highway 31 cleared for new master plan — Former Days Inn property on Highway 31. (Callie Morrison / Bham Now)

Here’s the scoop—the city of Vestavia Hills bought and demolished the neglected Days Inn property last spring, making way for plans to enhance the town’s “gateway” on the south end of Highway 31.

According to Vestavia Voice, City Manager Jeff Downes and developer Village Creek Development are working with four businesses on the adjacent acres to figure out a plan that works for everyone.

Village Creek Development is also involved in redevelopments in West Homewood—bringing popular Birmingham restaurants to that area.

Big Bad Breakfast + more coming to Vestavia Hills

Just a few hundred feet from the Days Inn site is an exciting new development at the former Vestavia Motor Lodge, featuring new shopping and dining options like Waldo’s Chicken & Beer, Big Bad Breakfast and more.

Other community projects coming soon

Vestavia Hills Wald Park — Wald Park, located on West side of Highway 31 (Carter Matthews / Bham Now)

There’s more where that came from—in Mayor Ashley Curry’s message in the Vestavia Hills’ newsletter, he stated:

“What started as the “Community Spaces and Infrastructure Plan” several years ago is now a reality and a major accomplishment for the city.”
Ashley Curry, Mayor, Vestavia Hills (via Vestavia Hills’ Community News)

The letter went on to say that many of the Wald Park renovations are complete, and tennis and pickleball courts are to be completed shortly. Plus, one infrastructure project involves lane widening and a sidewalk project on Crosshaven Drive.

Both the Vestavia Voice and the city’s newsletter listed coming developments in 2024. These additions include:

Additional parking areas
Aquatic complex
Athletic fields
Dog park
Playgrounds
Trail system
Walking trails

Downes told Vestavia Voice that the need for these aspects was voiced by community members.

“We’ve heard in our surveys over and over again that passive parks, walking and biking trails, are the number one priority of our residents.”
Jeff Downes, City Manager, Vestavia Hills

As far as infrastructure projects planned for 2024, there’s plenty to keep the community happy, as well. Here’s a sneak peek at a few more things to come this year:

Pedestrian bridge over Highway 31, connecting Wald Park + the Library in the Forest
Road paving projects
Roundabout at the intersection of Blue Lake Drive + Sicard Hollow Road
Stormwater drainage
Traffic improvement at Columbiana Road + Highway 31

A lot of developments are happening around Birmingham, and we can’t wait to see how they impact surrounding communities.

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