Category Renovations
Take a peek inside the newly remodeled Crestwood ALDI with 7 photos
Today marked my maiden voyage to the remodeled Crestwood ALDI, which celebrated its grand reopening on July 18. First, I met a friend for lunch at IKKO in 5 Points. “Oh yeah, I went there yesterday,” she said when she…
3 mixed-use downtown developments including the New Ideal offered by H2 Real Estate that you need to see now
Sponsored Birmingham continues to be on-fire when it comes to real estate development. H2 Real Estate is fanning the flames with three exciting building renovation projects that are sure to give you a burning desire for urban living!
Update on Birmingham mayor’s effort to eradicate blighted property
In December of last year, I wrote about the demolition of blighted property in Birmingham. Has the situation changed? In mid-March 2018, a transition report that included public input and recommendations for progress in Birmingham was released by Mayor Woodfin. Take a look.
Get a sneak peek of loft living; buy tickets now for H2 Real Estate’s Loft Tours May 5
Sponsored Ever wonder what it’s like living in one of the amazing lofts in downtown Birmingham? H2 Real Estate gives you the opportunity to experience loft living first-hand during their Loft Tours May 5.
Real estate roundup: Birmingham’s downtown, Southside, suburbs
Bham Now is always interested in the real estate and business development going on in the city. We try to investigate the exciting news of revitalization and renovations downtown, the Southside and in our suburbs. Here are a few updates and…
UAB to demolish 7 buildings on campus; list and ideas for replacements
You UAB Towne House, photo via Pat Byington, Bham Now As you drive around the southside of downtown Birmingham, it seems every building belongs to UAB. You’ve probably seen a few outdated buildings on the UAB campus that just don’t…
From 1930’s gas station, to antique store, now urban sneaker shop in renovated Avondale space
Another old historic Avondale building is being renovated, restored and redesigned. Not many of us were around in the 1930’s or 40s. If you were, you might have filled up at the Gulf gas station at 400 41st St. Then…
Thinking of adopting a pet from the Humane Society? CCR Architecture just paid the fee
CCR Architecture and Interiors wants you to adopt one of these cats or dogs. Sometimes an article idea I come across speaks to me personally. As a history minor, I love a story with a historical angle…and old buildings get…
Birmingham real estate forecast: exciting new developments, historic renovations
Areas of Birmingham that a decade ago were marred with darkened, abandoned old buildings, empty warehouses and cracked asphalt have been revitalized. With revitalization comes momentum. You know the saying “a body in motion stays in motion.”
Black History Month in Birmingham; films, plays, music, science fair, exhibits
Birmingham offers many ways to learn more about the Civil Rights movement, and to celebrate Black History Month. A visit to Birmingham can be a sobering, reflective and finally an uplifting experience for anyone interested in this period of our…
City Council’s proposed walk-way will connect Red Mountain, Vulcan Park to Southside
Birmingham City Council is proposing to create a community zone that links Vulcan Park to the Homewood’s walkway project.
Mystery surrounding old Southside Birmingham building solved
A few weeks ago I wrote about the mystery surrounding the cryptic letters, D. V K. D painted on the blacked-out windows of an old, purple building on Birmingham’s south side. Maybe you’ve seen those mysterious letters at 12th Street and…
Giving rest and peace. Ronald McDonald House and La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries of Birmingham
Sponsored Curt Morris, the owner of La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries in Birmingham and his staff were elated.
A mystery re-imagine planned for an old Birmingham building
Maybe you’ve seen the mysterious letters D.VK.D. painted on the old lavender colored building on 12th Street and 1st Avenue South.