🏫🚧 NEW SAMFORD HOUSING PLAN: On Tue. August 4, the Homewood Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend plans for two new student housing buildings on the south side of Lakeshore Dr. More details below ⬇️ Development plans include: 🏢 Two 6-story student housing buildings 🛏️ Housing for up to 494 students 🛍️ About 9.2K sq feet of retail space 📍 Located near Samford's current track + soccer field ✅ Next step is a vote of the Homewood City Council in Fall 2026 Residents were vocal about concerns like: 💧 Increase stormwater issues 🚦 Possible traffic problems crossing Lakeshore + during rush hour 🌳 Concerns about Shades Creek + the Greenway 🌱 Residents also suggested adding more trees, permeable parking surfaces + eco-friendly building features 📲 Click the link in our bio for a closer look at the proposal + what's next. 🤔 What are your thoughts on the proposed development? Drop a comment below #bhamnow #SamfordUniversity #homewoodalabama TD