City of Homewood Upgrades Pedestrian Tunnel

The City of Homewood engaged HNP Landscape Architecture to enhance the pedestrian underpass beneath Highway 31, a vital connection between the Piggly Wiggly shopping center, Shades Cahaba Elementary School, and surrounding neighborhoods. This pedestrian tunnel is a critical thoroughfare for elementary school students and community residents, making safety and aesthetics key priorities for the project. HNP provided schematic design and construction documents. The project is scheduled to begin construction in June of 2026, where HNP will conduct construction observation throughout the process .
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To complement Homewood’s established architectural character, the design incorporates natural stone veneer walls with precast concrete caps, reflecting materials used in prominent civic spaces such as Homewood's Central Park. Additional enhancements include new fencing, brick pavers and stone columns at both entry portals round out the design elements.  HNP also developed the planting and irrigation plans, introducing landscape improvements that soften the infrastructure and enhance the pedestrian environment.  Once completed, the most notable improvements will be the addition of lighting and handrails along the sloped pathway into the tunnel.