From ground-up construction to historic rehabs, commercial development is a major driver of Birmingham’s vibrancy. If there is a crane swinging in Birmingham these days, chances are REV has played some role in helping the project move forward. From identifying sites to facilitating incentives to retail leasing assistance, REV is helping developers develop Birmingham in a way that connects with community, honors historical context and creates great places.
REV’s Design & Development Team has decades of combined experience working with investors, developers and businesses interested in redeveloping a property as part of their relocation to navigate the process. We help developers better understand the context of their project within the market, and the community.
REV helps development teams with:
HOW DOES IT WORK?
REV is funded by corporate partners and other investors to ease the path for development in Birmingham. Our development consulting services are free of charge. A simple consultation helps our team identify ways in which we might help make your project a reality. Give us a call or drop us a note to get started!
WHAT DOES REV GET OUT OF IT?
…A more vibrant Birmingham. That’s at that heart of our mission. While there is no charge, we find that developers, design and construction teams that benefit from our services become annual financial supporters of REV, supporting future projects that benefit the community as a whole.
News
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A cautionary tale: Birmingham's historic losses
Filed Under: Developer, Downtown Birmingham, Front Page, Historic Preservation
In case you haven’t heard, May is National Historic Preservation Month, as so celebrated for years by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the National Park Service. Here in Birmingham, a city rich in history and culture, this month-long celebration is not only a reminder to take stock of the historic treasures and charm we currently possess, but a time to mourn those we no longer have.
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The "why" behind historic preservation + REV's key tools for making it happen
Filed Under: Developer, Downtown Birmingham, Front Page, Get Involved, Historic Preservation, Yaysayers
Happy Historic Preservation Month, Birmingham! Every year in May, this special celebration ushers in an exciting flurry of conversation around one of our favorite topics: Saving places. The Magic City is full of historic treasures (especially our charming City Center), and REV is a longtime advocate for preserving and utilizing these spaces. But if you’re just dipping your toes into the waters of this worthy cause, a crash course might first be in order.
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Why we say yay to two-way streets
Filed Under: Developer, Downtown Birmingham, Filling Vacant Spaces, Front Page, Transportation, Yaysayers
REV Birmingham is a long-time advocate for making the switch to two-way streets downtown, and this is something recommended by planners studying our downtown for years. In fact, the team that developed the 2004 City Center Master Plan recommended many street changes but noted 4th Avenue North conversion should take place “immediately.” We believe this project is a catalytic moment for Birmingham – but you may find yourself wondering why that is.