Auburn opens new College of Education building; 11 state parks undergoing renovations, new construction; Birmingham council approves micro-shelter construction

Auburn opens new College of Education building

Auburn University has opened its new College of Education building, a 167,000-square-foot, three-story facility. The building includes classrooms, labs, office space and a two-story atrium with skylights. â€“ Business Wire

11 state parks undergoing renovations, new construction

Eleven of Alabama’s state parks are undergoing projects to renovate and expand, with Birmingham-based program management firm HPM and the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources managing the projects. These include a boutique hotel at Cheaha State Park and a new pool house at DeSoto State Park. â€“ News 19

Birmingham council approves micro-shelter construction

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The Birmingham City Council approved $1.2 million for construction of the Home For All Program at Faith Chapel Care Center. The program will use 15 micro-shelters and provide services for residents experiencing homelessness. â€“ The Birmingham Times

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