The HABD is in the midst of a comprehensive modernization program. Over the last five years, 62 million dollars have been utilized to improve various properties.

All of HABD sites have experienced some level of modernization over the last year. Extensive modernization efforts have been realized at Collegeville Center, Roosevelt City, Smithfield Court, Southtown,and Tom Brown Village. Efforts are under way for comprehensive modernization at Harris Homes as well as the demolition of 131 units at Elyton Village. A new central office is in the planning stage. The HABD is constructing 21 single family homes for sale to low and moderate income families.

Security screens, new doors and screen doors have been installed at Cooper Green, Loveman Village, Marks Village, Tuxedo Court. Also, fresh landscaping has been completed at Cooper Green. New furnishings and updated decor graces the work environment for employees at Southtown, Cooper Green, North Birmingham Homes, and Tom Brown Village management offices. Modernization efforts have been completed on the George McCoy Maintenance facility.