What REV is doing now
REV Birmingham is a place-based revitalization and economic development nonprofit on a mission to create vibrant commercial districts.
From 2023 to 2025, 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.
View our slides detailing our work below, and reach out to schedule a presentation from our team if you’d like to know more. We love to share with civic, industry and social organizations as well as interested investors about REV’s vision and how we intend to get there!
SUPPORT OUR WORK
Birmingham’s momentum isn’t happening by chance. REV Birmingham’s team is working every day to push the city to new levels of awesome.
As a nonprofit, we need your help to keep this momentum going. Yaysayers like you can help build a more vibrant Birmingham by supporting REV’s potential-proving and place-making work. Give for the good of Birmingham.
GIVE YAYS
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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 weekly email.
News
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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: 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.
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Date night done right: Romantic outings you’ll fall for in Birmingham
Filed Under: Birmingham Food & Drink, Downtown Birmingham, Family Friendly, Front Page, Residential, Yaysayers
Looking for the perfect way to spend quality time with your special someone? In this guide, we’ve rounded up a variety of Magic City date ideas tailored to different tastes, personalities and interests. So, grab your partner, or even a few friends, and explore some of Birmingham’s best spots for a truly memorable time.
Want to hear the presentation?
We love to share with civic, industry and social organizations about REV’s vision for 2023-2025 and how we intend to get there! Send us a message with the form below, and we will work on scheduling a presentation.