A rendering of the proposed Creekside development in Homewood. (City of Homewood)

The team behind Samford’s proposed Creekside development withdrew the rezoning applications and plans pending before the Homewood City Council, opting instead to focus its efforts on construction on Samford’s campus.

Earlier this year, Samford University announced plans for Creekside: a proposed development designed to be a walkable and livable “town square” for Homewood residents. The public-private partnership between Samford University, Landmark Development and Johnson Controls proposed leveraging private investments to support four important factors in Homewood:

Generating new tax revenues to fund improvements to Homewood City Schools and position Samford University to compete in the changing world of higher education.
Building civic assets to benefit the Homewood community.
Creating new benchmarks for environmental stewardship, education and improved access to the Shades Creek Greenway.
Leveraging nearly $1 billion in private investments to support Homewood’s tax base and generate new tax revenues for city services.

“Samford will continue to focus on its multi-phase master development plan for campus improvements to enhance campus lifestyle and promote an environment for academic and personal success which are essential to keeping Samford mission-focused and competitive.

“The work we do to keep Samford on its positive trajectory benefits all of Homewood, and we are proud of our relationship with the Homewood community.”
Dr. Beck A. Taylor, President, Samford University

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