Cawaco partners with communities across our region to help make our area a better place to live and work. From trails to gardens to workshops, Cawaco is always working to develop the capacity for our communities.
UAB Grand Challenge
Cawaco RC&D Council was contracted by University of Alabama Birmingham to implement a portion of UAB’s Grand Challenge strategic plan. Cawaco’s Environmental Specialist, Francesca Gross, coordinated volunteer tree planting days in the North Titusville and Kingston communities. Cawaco provided expertise in selecting tree type, specific planting locations, street tree planting plan, and maintenance plan. Partners included: Birmingham Sunrise…
Goldwire Heights Subdivision Enhancements
Cawaco is implementing a contract received from Navigate Affordable Housing Partners Inc. to construct two (2) subdivision gateway signs and plant trees for street-scaping in the Goldwire Heights community in Birmingham. Build UP Birmingham provides student interns for the project. This is a part of a larger project by Navigate Affordable Housing Partners Inc. to ensure that people have access to…
Titusville Lot Enhancements
Cawaco RC&D Council was contracted by Titusville Development Corporation to plan and implement the transformation of 2 vacant lots in North Titusville to low maintenance, functional, beautiful landscapes for the neighborhood to enjoy. Triangle Park on 3rd Avenue South and Kappa Avenue will be transformed into a community gathering place with seating, pollinator garden and…
