Downtown Birmingham is where fitness meets community in a vibrant urban landscape. From cutting-edge gyms to scenic outdoor spaces, there’s no shortage of ways to stay active here in the heart of the ‘ham. In this trail, we’ll take you through locations on both the north and south sides of downtown, highlighting gyms and outdoor destinations where you can connect with others while working on your fitness goals. Ready to break a sweat? Click below to dive in!
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Filed Under: Developer, Front Page, Historic Preservation, Yaysayers
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Preservation that pays: How historic tax credits can power a downtown revival
Filed Under: Developer, Downtown Birmingham, Front Page, Historic Preservation
For preservation advocates (or “building huggers,” as we like to call ourselves), historic tax credits are essential. They don’t just help save historic buildings — they support local economies, encourage private investment and breathe new life into spaces that shape the identity of our communities.
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Listing history, building legacy: The National Register’s role in downtown’s historic districts
Filed Under: Front Page, Historic Preservation
We’ve explored downtown Birmingham’s preservation wins and mourned its losses; this time, we’re turning our attention to the tools that help make preservation possible. In this piece, we’ll be diving into what is arguably the most foundational tool — and often the first step — in any preservation project: getting a building or district listed on the National Register of Historic Places.