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Take a photo tour of Biso Collective’s new home in The Switch
Filed Under: Developer, Downtown Birmingham, Filling Vacant Spaces, Front Page, Potential-Proving, Yaysayers
You don’t say no to a tour of a 1926 railroad building turned tech company paradise.
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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.
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REV Birmingham wins 3 Main Street Alabama Awards
Filed Under: Business-Proving, Developer, Downtown Birmingham, Filling Vacant Spaces, Front Page, Potential-Proving
Main Street Alabama recognized REV Birmingham with three awards in the 7th Annual Awards of Excellence.
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What is Park(ing) Day? Creating people-focused spaces from San Francisco to Birmingham
Filed Under: Downtown Birmingham, Events, Filling Vacant Spaces, Front Page, Get Involved, Potential-Proving, Yaysayers
It all started in 2005 when three urban designers went looking for “unscripted fragments” of space in San Francisco that could be used in a fun and engaging way.
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Black Business Friday: Magic City Barbershop is continuing its generations-old legacy in the 4th Avenue Business District
Filed Under: Downtown Birmingham, Front Page
Here’s the last installment of our feature on 4th Avenue businesses. Take a look around Magic City Barber Shop, a barbershop that’s been in the district since the 1930s and played a significant part in the Civil Rights Movement.
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6 places to support during The Great Receipt Race that are welcoming customers back through open doors
Filed Under: Downtown Birmingham, Front Page, Small Business
Learn about a few businesses that are welcoming customers back through their doors and how they’re keeping you safe while you visit.
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What's the Shared Space Permit, and how can REV help you get one?
Filed Under: Birmingham Food & Drink, Downtown Birmingham, Filling Vacant Spaces, Front Page, Potential-Proving, Small Business, Uncategorized, Woodlawn, Yaysayers
The Birmingham City Council recently approved the Shared Spaces permit aimed at helping bars and restaurants safely welcome customers back for an on-site dining experience while also maintaining social distancing rules. Here’s how REV can help.
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Black Business Friday: Take a tour with the Civil Rights Activist Committee + grab all-day breakfast at Nelson Brothers Cafe
Filed Under: Downtown Birmingham, Front Page, Small Business
We and Urban Impact are continuing to highlight Black businesses in the Historic 4th Avenue district. Here are two more you should visit.
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6 local retailers with online shops to support during The Great Receipt Race
Filed Under: Downtown Birmingham, Front Page, Small Business, Woodlawn
Birmingham’s small businesses are ready to meet you at whatever your shopping comfort level is right now, and that includes online shopping.
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Play the Great Receipt Race at Birmingham small businesses starting Saturday, Aug. 1
Filed Under: Birmingham Food & Drink, Business-Proving, Downtown Birmingham, Events, Front Page, Get Involved, Small Business, Yaysayers
Introducing the Great Receipt Race presented by Bham Now and sponsored by Verizon—a month-long competition that allows shoppers to win prizes while supporting local businesses.