Brookwood Village Could Undergo Major Redesign

BIRMINGHAM, AL — One of the Birmingham metro's oldest shopping malls may be set to undergo a major redesign. Plans are underway to turn Brookwood Village into a mixed use, residential/retail/office development.

Colliers International of Alabama and Arlington Properties submitted plans to the Homewood City Council Monday that include revamping all of the property east of Target, excluding Target, the office building, and Macy’s. The deal includes Fresh Market and the former Belk location.

The development team plans to transform the site with a mixed-use project that could include retail, restaurants, office buildings, hotels and a mix of residential options both for sale and rent, including 350 high-end apartments. The development would be anchored by an active public green space.

"Growing up in Birmingham, I’ve seen the community and its cities evolve over time, leaving the need for an inward-facing shopping mall like the one at Brookwood Village almost nonexistent," Joe Sandner of Colliers said in a statement. "We want to generate opportunities for local business owners, provide attractions for out-of-town visitors, and develop a gathering place for the people who live here. With the help and input of the community, we want to create a regional destination that is as beloved as Brookwood Village was in its prime by developing an energetic district designed to be a legacy for generations to come."

The redevelopment would take between 18 months and two years.

Brookwood Village, named because it sits within the Mountain Brook and Homewood city limits, opened in 1974. It was purchased in 1997 by Colonial Properties and renamed Colonial Brookwood Village.

In the last year, several stores and restaurants in the mall have closed, including Books-A-Million, Brio, Ann Taylor Loft and Jason's Deli.