Reviewed by: Nathan Watson
New Vestavia Hills developments weโre looking forward to in 2024
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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

Hereโs the scoopโthe city of Vestavia Hills bought and demolished the neglected Days Inn property last spring, making way for plans to enhance the townโs โgatewayโ 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 Homewoodโbringing 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 Waldoโs Chicken & Beer, Big Bad Breakfast and more.
Other community projects coming soon

Thereโs more where that came fromโin Mayor Ashley Curryโs message in the Vestavia Hillsโ newsletter, he stated:
โWhat started as the โCommunity Spaces and Infrastructure Planโ several years ago is now a reality and a major accomplishment for the city.โ
Ashley Curry, Mayor, Vestavia Hills (via Vestavia Hillsโ 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 cityโs 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.
โWeโve heard in our surveys over and over again that passive parks, walking and biking trails, are the number one priority of our residents.โ
Jeff Downes, City Manager, Vestavia Hills
As far as infrastructure projects planned for 2024, thereโs plenty to keep the community happy, as well. Hereโs 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 canโt wait to see how they impact surrounding communities.
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