The Crestwood South Neighborhood Association (CSNA) is a group of neighborhood residents working together to protect and enhance the quality of life in Crestwood South. It was formed in 1974 as a part of the Citizens Participation Plan initiative, as adopted by the Birmingham City Council. The Citizens Participation Plan was designed to achieve improved communication, understanding and cooperation between citizens and city officials through a neighborhood and community structure. This structure provides for elected representation for each of the City's 99 Neighborhood Associations, whose officers make up 23 Community Advisory Committees, the presidents of which make up one city-wide Citizens Advisory Board.

The CSNA serves as the primary channel for communicating specific issues, problems and opportunities to our city government. Neighborhood associations are consulted on matters related to zoning changes, liquor licenses, economic development, and other city services. Neighborhoods are also granted discretionary funds from the city's budget to use for capital or non-capital projects. It’s the neighborhood association’s responsibility vote on how to distribute and allocate this funding for improvements, projects and events within the neighborhood.

Anyone who is a resident of the Crestwood South neighborhood is automatically a member of the CSNA. All residents of Crestwood South are welcome and encouraged to attend meetings and participate in neighborhood planning.

Our mission is to actively protect, maintain and enhance the quality of life for all residents; to protect, preserve, maintain and enhance the aesthetics and natural environment, being mindful of the unique atmosphere of Crestwood South, its heritage and diversity.

You can stay informed by attending monthly neighborhood meetings. Meeting schedule can be found here. If you’d like to receive emails about upcoming neighborhood meetings or other relevant information, click here to be added to our email list. We also post information on our website, Facebook page and on Nextdoor.

The neighborhood is granted discretionary funds from the City's budget each year. Each Birmingham neighborhood currently receives $2,000.00 each year from the City’s budget. City Councilors may also use some of their discretionary funds to allocate to the neighborhood associations in their districts. Crestwood South is split between District 2 and District 3 and both Councilors usually grant us some percentage of their discretionary funds, but that amount can vary. Neighborhoods can also receive donated funds from State and Federal representatives.

Birmingham neighborhood associations can use their funds towards projects that benefit their community and are usually initiatives that are not covered by what is set in the City's budget, but there are some limitations.

Neighborhood funds cannot be used for the following: postage, motor vehicles, employment of individuals, incorporation of the neighborhood association, landscaping equipment, personal multimedia devices.

Neighborhood funds can be used for the following: electronic equipment. programs that benefit the community authorized by law, travel for conferences, contracts for goods and services, infrastructure improvements, community fun days, consumable goods.

CSNA officers gather input from City representatives, community leaders and Crestwood South residents on potential neighborhood initiatives. Potential projects are considered based on factors such as cost, feasibility, potential impact on the community and whether the initiative aligns with the association's overall goals and mission.

To view a list of recently completed projects funded by the CSNA, go here.

Projects must be presented by the requestor or neighborhood officers at a neighborhood meeting. During the meeting, a motion must be made to fund the project and is then voted on by Crestwood South residents attending the meeting. If the motion passes, CNSA officers submit a completed project request form to the neighborhood’s assigned Community Resource Officer. The request is then subject to the City Council’s approval. If approved, the funds for the project are made available. This process can take up to 90 days.

To get in touch about neighborhood projects, contact us at info@crestwoodsouth.com.

Call 311 to get in touch with the City of Birmingham’s non-emergency customer service hotline. Always ask for a confirmation number from your 311 operator.

You can also report issues through the My Bham 311 app, available in the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.

If you have a Police, Fire, or Medical emergency, call 911 immediately. Birmingham 311 is not equipped to provide emergency services.

Abandoned structures

Animal control

Burned structures

City personnel complaints

Clean/cut alleys

Curb ramp request

Dead animal pickup

Litter pickup

Missed trash/brush pickup

Overgrown vacant property

Pothole repair

Sidewalk repair

Sinkhole repair

Street light outage (metal poles)

Traffic light outage

Tree removal

Zoning complaints

To find out what city council district you live in and who represents your district, enter your address on the city’s District Map. Crestwood South is mostly defined as District 2 with some neighbors residing in District 3 in the western part of the neighborhood.

District 2: Councilor Hunter Williams, (205) 254-2038 or hunter.williams@birminghamal.gov

District 3: Councilor Valerie A. Abbott, (205) 254- 2355 or valerie.abbott@birminghamal.gov

You can check the City of Birmingham’s Public Works page for up to date trash and brush pick up dates.

The City of Birmingham provides curbside recycling collection for residents of Birmingham (service is not yet available to apartments or multi-unit buildings). Curbside recycling pick up occurs on the first Wednesday of each month, unless that day falls on a holiday.

Acceptable items for this service are number 1 and 2 plastics, aluminum and steel cans, and paper. If you would like to request a free recycling bin, call 311 or (205) 254-6314. Recyclables can also be placed in brown paper bags.

Information on the new uniform garbage carts can be found here.

1. Call the USPS Consumer Affairs office and file a complaint. The Consumer Affairs office that serves our area can be contacted at:

Phone : 1-800-ASK-USPS

CONSUMER AFFAIRS UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE

351 24TH ST N RM 329 BIRMINGHAM AL 35203

2. Report the problem to our local postmaster. John D. Richardson, Jr. serves as our Postmaster and can be contacted at:

T (205) 521-0203

F (205) 521-02673.

3. Take any mis-delivered mail to the post office instead of delivering to the correct address. The problem is more likely to be corrected if post office staff are made aware of the issue.