Reviewed by: Nathan Watson
Samford University planning a new community development in Homewood
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Samford University is planning a new community across its campus on Lakeshore Drive. This Homewood development, Creekside, is envisioned as a town-square-style environment to live, work, shop and play.
Keep reading for what we know.
Coming soon: Creekside Homewood
According to the website, Creekside aims to be a walkable and liveable “town square” for Homewood residents, complete with:
- Residential spaces
- Trendy shops
- Restaurants
- and more
Samford University, in partnership with the City of Homewood, Landmark Development, Johnson Controls and more developers, is working to bring the vision of Creekside to life.
You can learn more at the first “community conversation” tonight at 4:30PM at Homewood Board of Education offices, 450 Dale Ave, Homewood, AL 35209.
The Creekside community comes in tandem with the Samford Horizons development plan—aiming to “utilize the university’s existing physical assets to create an unparalleled ‘community of learning and faith.'”
Samford Horizons
In December 2023, Samford University Board of Trustees unanimously approved the first phase of the Samford Horizons plan—a visionary set of potential campus improvements that responds to the university’s sustained growth in enrollment.
The strategic plan has seen a lot of movement since 2023, with the development of:
- $85 million Recreation, Wellness and Athletic Complex
- Audrey Lattimore Gaston residence hall
- 2 upper-division residence halls
- An approximately 600-space parking addition
- Cafeteria renovations
With the addition of Creekside, Samford University, the City of Homewood and partners are helping create a sustainable future for residents and visitors alike.
What do you think of the new Creekside development? Let us know @bhamnow!
