An update on the future of the Civic Center property. We’re learning the Corps of Engineers wants to take up residency on a portion of the property -- roughly three acres on the corner of Canal and Claiborne Streets.
) - If the Corps of Engineers gets its way -- the portion of Civic Center property -- roughly three acres -- at the corner of Canal and Claiborne could be its new home.
But before that can happen -- the Planning Commission is requiring the City of Mobile submit a “master plan for zoning” -- which would dictate what could go on this prime piece of real estate. “I view the Civic Center -- the same way as I do Ladd Stadium -- I think they both should be spared demolition... And they both should be put into a program where they become revenue-generating facilities,” said Councilman Carroll.
When it comes to the rest of the 27-acre property -- Barber says there’s been no formal proposals there has been interest in building retail, restaurant and residential possibilities.