

HI. WE'RE REV BIRMINGHAM.
REV is a place-based revitalization and economic development nonprofit working to make the city of Birmingham a more vibrant place.

FOCUSED.
REV focuses our work in Birmingham’s City Center and the historic commercial district of Woodlawn. Where ever we work, we always say community leads and design feeds – which means that we examine the pieces of a community and work with stakeholders to agree on a vision and design strategies that fuel it. We confront challenges with daring problem solving and a collaborative spirit to help our neighbors realize their dreams.

IMPACTFUL.
REV provides services for Birmingham yaysayers who need help organizing and strategizing; local startups and small businesses in or interested in the city of Birmingham; and developers and investors who are contributing to Birmingham’s renaissance. Learn more about how REV can help you contribute to making Birmingham a vibrant place!

VIBRANT.
REV hosts a number of initiatives and events that are designed to prove markets where others didn’t believe they exist. Events are a powerful tool to show the potential of a places, programs and businesses. REV’s register of initiatives and events changes as the city changes. Learn more about what we’re doing now.
So what are we working on right now? Take a look at some of the latest news from our projects, clients and more.
News
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How the Woodlawn Business Association is supporting business owners and strengthening community
Filed Under: Filling Vacant Spaces, Front Page, Get Involved, Small Business, Woodlawn, Yaysayers
Woodlawn Business Association is much more than a membership for business owners who open in Woodlawn—it’s a network, a resource, and a big team of community cheerleaders.
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Relocation of a growing Switch-born photography business opens up move-in ready office space
Filed Under: Developer, Downtown Birmingham, Filling Vacant Spaces, Front Page, Small Business
Nationally sought-after professional food and travel photographer Stephen DeVries has been growing his business in The Switch since 2016.
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20th Street's dormant plants poised for a stunning comeback this spring
Filed Under: Downtown Birmingham, Front Page, Potential-Proving, Yaysayers
It’s winter and we must confess the obvious: The plant beds aren’t lush right now—but that’s all by design.