REV's 3-year vision
REV Birmingham is a place-based revitalization and economic development nonprofit on a mission to create vibrant commercial districts.
From 2020 to 2022, we are executing a strategic plan to support entrepreneurs who dream of filling vacant spaces across the city, implement the City Center Master Plan in several downtown districts identified as strategic opportunity areas, and work with the Woodlawn community to strengthen their commercial district.
Now, in the face of COVD-19, REV’s vibrancy-driving work is more important than ever to help the city recover from the pandemic’s economic impact.
Here’s a look at our 3-year strategic plan:

VISION
Vibrancy-creating businesses—supported by REV—create jobs and build Individual & Family wealth.
STRATEGIES
Expand the strategies below to see more details about how REV’s team will be working in that area from 2020 to 2022.

VISION
Downtown Birmingham is the Heart & Soul of the region.
STRATEGIES
Expand the strategies below to see more details about how REV’s team will be working in that area from 2020 to 2022.
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Transform 20th Street and Linn Park into vibrant downtown anchors and create retail districts along 2nd Avenue North and 3rd Avenue North
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Drive the implementation of a full and robust plan for Birmingham's innovation district, The Switch.
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Expand Business Improvement District (BID) boundaries and services to more districts beyond the City Center.

VISION
Woodlawn is the hub for equitable entrepreneurship.
STRATEGIES
Expand the strategies below to see more details about how REV’s team will be working in that area from 2020 to 2022.
SUPPORT OUR WORK
The challenges of 2020 are pushing Birmingham to emerge an even stronger city. As Birmingham once again raises its collective voice against racism and continues to adjust to the impacts of COVID-19, REV Birmingham’s team is working hard to find ways to build community and resources in support of an ever-increasingly vibrant city.
And we need your help! Yaysayers like you can help build a more vibrant Birmingham by supporting REV’s business-supporting and place-making work. Give for the good of Birmingham.
GIVE YAYS
Positive words go a long way. Share what you love about Birmingham with #YayBham on social media!
GIVE MONEY
Your donations help REV create vibrancy in Birmingham. From $5 to $5,000, your dollars make a difference.
GIVE TIME
We love working with volunteers with a heart for Birmingham. Sign up for our newsletter below and look for the volunteer section in our twice-monthly email.
News
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Downtown Birmingham has so much to offer!
Filed Under: Downtown Birmingham, Front Page, Uncategorized
We’ve talked about sports, but downtown has so much more to offer! Downtown Birmingham has so many experiences in store for you, which can also turn into life-long memories. And lucky for you, we’ve created a tool to make all that exploring so much easier!
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How Magic City Harvest is working towards ending food waste & hunger in Birmingham
Filed Under: Birmingham Food & Drink, Front Page, Get Involved
Ever host an event where you ordered way too much food and end up with more leftovers than you can even fathom? We’ve been there too – until we learned about Magic City Harvest! Magic City Harvest is an organization working towards ending food waste & hunger in the Magic City. They acquire perishable food from schools, wholesale food distributors, restaurants, caterers, churches, event venues and grocery stores to donate to 30 community partners on the frontlines feeding the city’s hungry neighbors.
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Celebrating the Birmingham Green Refresh with a (20th) Street Party!
Filed Under: Downtown Birmingham, Front Page, Potential-Proving
We are approaching the finish line for the 20th Street Refresh, which calls for a celebration – and you’re invited! The City Center Business Improvement District (BID), funded by downtown property owners, is partnering with the City of Birmingham and REV Birmingham to celebrate a refreshed Birmingham Green. Come join the party on May 20th from 4 to 8 p.m (with a special celebration happening at 6 p.m.)!
Questions about our strategic plan?
Set up time with our team to learn more about REV’s vision for 2020-2022 and how we intend to get there!