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The Kelly Hotel

Project Impacts

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Note: At the time of this report, SDS is in the process of collecting additional data from the project sponsor, development team consultants, local government officials, community stakeholders, and others to assess the full scope of the project’s impacts in the context of the surrounding community. The projected impacts below are based on the ASREF CRA Analysis. For more information on Impact Report methodology, please see section 1.3.

Impact on
LMI Individuals
& Communities

The redevelopment of the Kelly Hotel served as a catalyst for new jobs for the downtown Birmingham area, which has seen increased blight and has been identified as a point of emphasis in the upcoming Birmingham Master Plan.

Economic
Development
Impacts
AREA REVITALIZATION
To date, the Kelly Hotel has employed 43 individuals, creating convenient new opportunities for LMI residents in the immediate area surrounding downtown. The project is expected to create 50 additional jobs associated with the restaurant and retail components of the project. Rhaglan is partnering with a local job training program. These jobs are living wage with 50% of health care covered by the employer and free meals during days worked
ALIGNMENT WITH LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT PLANS
The Kelly is situated in a Federal Opportunity Zone (Low-Income and high poverty areas that are designated to spur private investment). Additionally, the City of Birmingham and REV Birmingham (an economic development organization) announced an action plan for the “Parkside District” in coordination with UAB, Children’s Hospital, and Alabama Power. This is an effort to produce a pedestrian friendly downtown and is being phased in by incorporating private sector development, installation of public improvements and efforts towards parking and safety.