The Alabama Department of Transportation on Tuesday unveiled conceptual plans for Citywalk BHAM, the proposed park underneath the new Interstate 59/20 bridges.

The conceptual plans include a skate park, dog park, pavilion, event space, popup market or food hall space and two large green spaces to be used like a park for sports or for tailgating during gameday at Protective Stadium. The 10-block space between 15th and 25th Street North underneath the I-59/20 bridges was previously leased by the city of Birmingham for parking.

The idea is to have one space that can be used like park and work for a variety of events. Officials see the space as one that can be used for everything from food truck festivals and pop-up farmer’s markets to outdoor group exercises classes, after-work games such as Frisbee and tailgating.

A walkway will wind through the park, with some parking existing along the perimeter. The park will be a combination of concrete, stone, brick, grass and landscaping. Like Railroad Park, restrooms, water and security points will be part of the park.

There will also be opportunities for public art, including both murals and sculptures, at Citywalk, officials said.

Here’s the conceptual plans for what amenities could be part of CityWalk. Notice lots of green space and “modular” space, where various vendors could hold a pop up or events could be held. pic.twitter.com/0OHMOrsNU4 — Anna Beahm (@_AnnaBeahm) September 24, 2019

Officials created renderings presented Tuesday based on comments from the public provided at earlier public meetings.

Citywalk will be a venue of the BJCC, but the government entity that will be responsible for maintaining the space hasn’t been determined, said Christina Frantom, director of marketing and communications for the BJCC.

Once ALDOT collects additional comments about Citywalk, the design phase of the project will begin, officials said.

Citizens have 10 days from today to submit their comment cards, which are available at a public meeting today 4-7 p.m. at Boutwell Auditorium. Those comment cards can be submitted during the event or mailed to ALDOT. Comments can also be submitted on the Citywalk website.

The park will be designed by Barge Design Solutions, which has locations and projects across several states of the South and some in the Midwest. The cost of the park hasn’t been determined. Once the design phase is complete, the cost will be determined and public bids will be posted.

Like Protective Stadium, Citywalk will be a partnership, with both public and private dollars used for the construction.

Frantom said BJCC officials hope the park will be complete by Fall 2021 when Protective Stadium is expected to be complete.