BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin and city councilor Steven Hoyt are making a proposal to rename the Birmingham Crossplex in honor of the late Larry Langford.

The Crossplex was his vision when he served as mayor of Birmingham. Langford died in January, days after receiving a compassionate release from prison.

Redeveloping the area that now houses the Crossplex was one of his top priorities when he became mayor in 2007.

“Because we believe it is fitting for all of the work he did and for bringing this to life in our community and for the benefits its had in our community to change the Crossplex name to Larry P. Langford Birmingham Crossplex,” Mayor Woodfin said.

Councilor Hoyt also agrees that the Crossplex should be renamed in his honor.

“When you look at historically the contributions that Mayor Langford made, it is immeasurable in terms of what we are experiencing now. You can’t talk about uptown without mentioning Larry Langford, you can’t talk about the Crossplex,” Councilor Hoyt said.

While there are some who oppose placing Langford’s name on the Crossplex, Mayor Woodfin says he will soon make an official proposal to the council to rename the building. The date for that proposal is not yet set.