East Side library design study paused
City of Vestavia HillsAlabama- Detected
- Oct 5, 2026
- 33 days ago
- Sector
- Library
- Est. value
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From the meeting
The September 9 and September 14, 2026 meeting materials repeatedly said the East Side library/community facility study had been approved in January but was then paused or put on hold. The council used the September 14 work session to decide how to proceed with the Williams Blackstock Architects agreement and whether to continue design and cost work. That leaves a live pre-RFP opportunity for planning, programming, and funding analysis.
- Meeting date
- October 5, 2026
- Agency
- City of Vestavia Hills
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