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🌱 What a $3.8M makeover means for Homewood’s Aloft Hotel

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  • What a $3.8M makeover means for Homewood's Aloft Hotel

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📰 News we're reading

• Aloft Hotel renovations in Homewood among new $1M+ building permits (bhamnow.com) — A $3.8 million renovation is coming to the Aloft Hotel in downtown Homewood, promising upgraded rooms, utilities, and a more modern layout for guests. The 111-room property, now owned by PHD Hotels, is among the largest new construction investments in Alabama this week, signaling continued confidence in Homewood's hospitality and business appeal.
   

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