News
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Why historic preservation is good for Birmingham
Filed Under: Developer, Downtown Birmingham, Ensley, Filling Vacant Spaces, Front Page, Woodlawn, Yaysayers
Historic Preservation is one of those rare things that serves not only as a tool for good economic development, but it is an outcome of good economic development as well.
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Watch the installation 2nd-largest piece of glass in Birmingham at Iron Age project
Filed Under: Downtown Birmingham, Filling Vacant Spaces, Front Page
Installation of the largest continuous panes of glass outside of the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is finally finished at the Iron Age Building on 20th Street North.
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Practice Works seeks to bring balance to Avondale with wellness-focused coworking space
Filed Under: Filling Vacant Spaces, Front Page
Practice Works is a coworking community for health and wellness practitioners, as well as a destination for those seeking a space to practice mindful living and holistic wellness.
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New life for a historic corner: 3 reasons to get excited about New Ideal Lofts
Filed Under: Developer, Downtown Birmingham, Filling Vacant Spaces, Front Page, Uncategorized
From the terrazzo floors to the alley mural, the New Ideal building is full of history, and its redevelopment is sure to bring even more vibrancy to the already bustling block it shares with The Pizitz. Here are three reasons we are excited about the New Ideal Lofts project – and we hope it makes you say #YayBham too!
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Harvest Market opening soon: Locally-sourced groceries, coffee & juice bar and more in Downtown Birmingham
Filed Under: Birmingham Food & Drink, Downtown Birmingham, Filling Vacant Spaces, Front Page, Small Business
Harvest Market (formerly known as Organic Harvest) is opening a location in downtown Birmingham in May 2019 to provide locally-sourced food – from groceries to lunch to juices and coffee – in a convenient location for those who live or work in the heart of the city.
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The Buildings in Between: How Birmingham's Fabric Buildings Collectively Strengthen Downtown
Filed Under: Downtown Birmingham, Filling Vacant Spaces, Front Page
Birmingham’s city center is fortunate to have many of its iconic historic buildings restored and in daily use now. But where would Birmingham be without the buildings in between the landmarks?
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Five Points South pop-ups help prove viability of new ideas for historic neighborhood
Filed Under: Business-Proving, Filling Vacant Spaces, Potential-Proving, Small Business
From summer to fall, the Five Points Alliance and REV Birmingham have coordinated multiple pop-up opportunities that have helped prove the Five Points South community’s desire for more outside-the-box additions to their historic neighborhood.
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What’s your vision for downtown Birmingham? Let’s take a BIG SWING with the City Center Master Plan
Filed Under: Developer, Downtown Birmingham, Filling Vacant Spaces, Front Page, Get Involved, Yaysayers
The new vision for the City Center should take big swings and lay out actionable steps that will unite and excite the community about our shared future. Implementing such a plan is at the heart of REV Birmingham’s mission to create vibrant commercial districts.