The idea of “smart cities” has been around even longer people have been using “smart” as a synonym for “connected.” All through popular media, the “grid” is becoming aware of its residents, helping them get to work faster, safer, and…
Hoover plans to spend $80 million on its new sports complex going up next to the Hoover Met. As of now, here are all the details from the name, to add on’s, to new land leases:
On March 3rd, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama began construction on their long awaited expansion project. Located on 1700 Fourth Ave. S., the organization serves families with children who are fighting cancer and provides comfort in the time of need.
Growth and sustainability is the name of the game for areas such as Five Points South. Like the North side of town, the historic area continues to innovate through new developments and hot hangouts, the newest of which is the…
Tom Sheffer, the owner of Jackson’s Bar & Bistro and Avo & Dram looks to open quite a different style of restaurant service in Edgewood. “Soda Jerk” will feature finger foods and serve to the everyday consumer.
Yesterday morning, I wrote about the City Council’s approval of a proposed CrossPlex Village near Five Points West. Yesterday afternoon, I was able to get in contact with the most visible voice of dissent: the Jefferson County Millennial Democrats. Speaking…
Birmingham opened its first downtown grocery store in decades this morning. About a hundred people gathered on the corner of 20th Street South and 3rd Ave. South to enter the new Publix grocery store at 7:00am.
The Birmingham City Council approved a Five Points West development by Urban Community Development Consortium, LLC, Regions Bank, and The Commercial Development Authority of the City of Birmingham.
Known to many as Birmingham’s “Foodie Heaven”, The Pizitz, the innovative take on a mixed-used projects, will be opening very soon. This is one of the most anticipated openings in Birmingham for 2017. Check out the details:
Birmingham is known for its unique bars and restaurants. That means the creation of new products and experiences are necessary for those companies that have been around for quite some time. After renovations, the bar Steel 1st and 23rd is dropping…
If Alabama senators Jabo Waggoner (R-Vestavia Hills) and Del Marsh (R-Anniston) have their way, renovating Alabama’s historic buildings is going to get a lot cheaper. The Historical Rehabilitation Tax Credit expired in 2016, and these two state senators are re-introducing…
The Summit is not only located on some of the best property in Birmingham, but the massive development also caters to many types of consumers. Soon, two new restaurants and three new retail shops will open up in the popular…
Ole 280. Gotta love the history of traffic and frustration that follows the heavily used area of Birmingham. One thing is for sure, there is never a dull moment down by 459, and it is about to get a lot…
For quite some time, the residents of Ross Bridge have been wanting a grocery story that is close to home, now that will hopefully come to fruition.
If you are familiar with the Edgewood area, you’ve must have stopped by Sam’s Deli and Grill. This staple sandwich stop is definitely a part of the Homewood community, so it is no surprise that when they needed help the city was…