By Erica Thomas, managing editor
BIRMINGHAM On July 6, 2021, the sound of a cracking foundation rang out in east Birmingham. The demolition of Banks High School/Middle School was the end of an era for many, as it served as the place they developed their personal foundation.
For years, the old building stood vacant and now the city of Birmingham is working on a $400,000 project to clear the land and begin new development of the area.
“Banks has served this community well, and now it’s time we serve Roebuck Springs and South East Lake just as well by providing new opportunity for its residents,” Mayor Randall Woodfin said.