BIRMINGHAM IS AWESOME.
And we believe Birmingham has even greater potential. Our city is full of creative people, historic fabric and big dreams — and we work to make all of it work together. We are REV Birmingham, a place-based revitalization and economic development 501c3 nonprofit with a mission to create vibrant commercial districts.
Downtown Birmingham Economic Vitality Data
A strong downtown strengthens the entire region, and we need all our community partners to be working together to create impact downtown. Explore the latest data and analysis from REV’s downtown team! New reports are released twice a year.
News
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Date night done right: Romantic outings you’ll fall for in Birmingham
Filed Under: Birmingham Food & Drink, Downtown Birmingham, Family Friendly, Front Page, Residential, Yaysayers
Looking for the perfect way to spend quality time with your special someone? In this guide, we’ve rounded up a variety of Magic City date ideas tailored to different tastes, personalities and interests. So, grab your partner, or even a few friends, and explore some of Birmingham’s best spots for a truly memorable time.
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Downtown BHM Fitness Trail: 20+ locations to feel the burn!
Filed Under: Business-Proving, Downtown Birmingham, Front Page, Residential
Downtown Birmingham is where fitness meets community in a vibrant urban landscape. In this trail, we’ll take you through locations on both the north and south sides of downtown, highlighting gyms and outdoor destinations where you can connect with others while working on your fitness goals. Ready to break a sweat?
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12 anchor businesses in Woodlawn's historic commercial district
Filed Under: Business-Proving, Front Page, Small Business, Woodlawn
The historic Woodlawn commercial district has been home to some exciting openings in the last year. These new concepts represent the evolution of Woodlawn businesses, providing us a glimpse at what the future holds for this special place. However, as the saying goes, Rome wasn’t built in a day – and neither was Woodlawn! That’s why we want to tip our hats and raise a glass to some of the businesses that have paved the way for further development and growth in Woodlawn.
How can you help?
From historic building rehab consulting to creative placemaking to technical assistance for entrepreneurs, we’re responding to the impact of COVID-19 while ensuring Birmingham doesn’t lose the momentum we’ve gained in recent years.
As a nonprofit, we need your help to keep this momentum going! Yaysayers like you can help build a more vibrant Birmingham by supporting REV’s potential-proving and place-making work.
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