Initiatives & Events
REV proves markets where others may not believe they exist. Events are a powerful tool to show the potential of places, programs and businesses. REV’s register of initiatives and events changes as the city changes. Here’s what we’re doing now:
BUSINESS GROWTH WORKSHOPS
Small businesses are essential to vibrant commercial districts. Whether you have an idea you’ve not yet executed or a business that’s ready to grow, the REV Business Growth Team offers programming to meet the needs of businesses in all stages.
SOCIALVENTURE
Converted in 2013 from vacant warehouse to offices rich in industrial vibe, SocialVenture is a co-working space, meeting space and change-making space in the heart of Woodlawn.
The Great Receipt Race
It’s a race to ring local registers! Throughout August, submit proof of your local purchases to play The Great Receipt Race Presented by Bham Now. It’s easy to play!
UPSWING
Upswing is a place-making and retail demonstration project that showcases the potential of a corner lot in the downtown Birmingham’s historic retail heartbeart. After a successful 3-month stint in 2019, we’ll re-launch in a new form as a safe timeline becomes clear.
WOODLAWN STREET MARKET
What happens when big personality hits a small street? Welcome to the Woodlawn Street Market. This urban street market provides a platform for startup businesses, pairing local retail & food with live entertainment in the heart of historic Woodlawn.
What’s the latest? Read all about it.
News
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How low-income residents bear the brunt of city parking policy
Filed Under: Downtown Birmingham, Front Page, Transportation
When we require parking as a prerequisite to development, we require car ownership to access our city. This development pattern effectively locks non-drivers out of large sectors of our society.
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The hidden price of parking in Birmingham
Filed Under: Developer, Downtown Birmingham, Front Page, Transportation
Parking seems simple right? Pull up in front of your destination and park the car. That is the assumption developers and cities have been working under for a few decades now.
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What to expect as the Park(ing) Day takes over 20th Street
Filed Under: Downtown Birmingham, Events, Filling Vacant Spaces, Front Page, Potential-Proving, Transportation
This year’s Park(ing) Day event is an even more focused and ambitious design that builds off of the momentum created by last year’s installation. Here’s what you can expect.