Birmingham Development News - Page 94

TimCity2000 · #**1861** Posted **Nov 26, 2012, 4:46 PM**

^glad you enjoyed your visit. give us a heads up next time, and we'll give you an itinerary!

atlantaguy · #**1862** Posted **Dec 1, 2012, 4:21 AM**

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Originally Posted by TimCity2000

^glad you enjoyed your visit. give us a heads up next time, and we'll give you an itinerary!

Thanks so much, Tim! Very neighborly of you, and I will definately take you up on that.

I have nothing but positive feelings for the place after being there for 3 weeks. Just wish I had had the time to explore more than I did, but work was pretty busy and demanding of my time.

The ONLY negative thing I have to say isn't about Birmingham at all, but the construction on I-20 between the eastern side of the metro and the State line is beyond ridiculous - and my friends at work tell me this has been going on for years!

SpawnOfVulcan · #**1863** Posted **Dec 1, 2012, 6:14 AM**

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Originally Posted by atlantaguy

Thanks so much, Tim! Very neighborly of you, and I will definately take you up on that.

I have nothing but positive feelings for the place after being there for 3 weeks. Just wish I had had the time to explore more than I did, but work was pretty busy and demanding of my time.

The ONLY negative thing I have to say isn't about Birmingham at all, but the construction on I-20 between the eastern side of the metro and the State line is beyond ridiculous - and my friends at work tell me this has been going on for years!

Yea, that roadwork has been going on for some major time. A lot of it has to do with the fact that they've had to blast through a lot of mountains, and that they've been doing it in segments. Fortunately, it should be completed within the next few years. Most of the widening through the mountains is complete, all that's really left is the finishing touches!

Either way, seriously, let all of us know when you come back through; we've all been needing a reason to get together. I wouldn't mind driving from Tuscaloosa to meet up with everyone; especially with all that has been going on in downtown lately!

*BRAVO* · #**1864** Posted **Dec 1, 2012, 5:12 PM**

I would enjoy meeting the ssp.com crew. Count me in.

Some recent development news... The BJCC announced the name of the entertainment district. It will be called Uptown.

*BRAVO* · #**1865** Posted **Dec 7, 2012, 1:46 AM**

Or not... I guess I know how to shut down a thread.

SpawnOfVulcan · #**1866** Posted **Dec 7, 2012, 5:28 AM**

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Or not... I guess I know how to shut down a thread.

Lol, don't get discouraged. I've just been busy with my 3 finals "week"s.

*BRAVO* · #**1867** Posted **Dec 9, 2012, 10:13 PM**

I thought about you this week. I've been dealing with the Urban Planning Dept at City Hall on a project.

SpawnOfVulcan · #**1868** Posted **Dec 10, 2012, 3:22 AM**

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I thought about you this week. I've been dealing with the Urban Planning Dept at City Hall on a project.

Do tell!

atlantaguy · #**1869** Posted **Dec 10, 2012, 3:46 AM**

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Originally Posted by *BRAVO*

Or not... I guess I know how to shut down a thread.

Not at all, BRAVO! I've been busy too - first with the horrible flu, and with work. I would love to have a meet sometime in BHM.

The only thing is I am still very much missing Randy.....it would just seem so weird (to me) without him there.

But it still sounds like a great idea!

*BRAVO* · #**1870** Posted **Dec 11, 2012, 1:26 AM**

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Do tell!

Nothing exciting... I'm an environmental graphic designer and some of my work will need to be approved by the Design Review Committee before it can be bid/fabricated.

*BRAVO* · #**1871** Posted **Dec 11, 2012, 1:28 AM**

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Originally Posted by atlantaguy

Not at all, BRAVO! I've been busy too - first with the horrible flu, and with work. I would love to have a meet sometime in BHM.

The only thing is I am still very much missing Randy.....it would just seem so weird (to me) without him there.

But it still sounds like a great idea!

Let's do it! Let us know next time you're in town.

atlantaguy · #**1872** Posted **Dec 12, 2012, 5:38 AM**

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Originally Posted by *BRAVO*

Let's do it! Let us know next time you're in town.

I already know when it is - but, it's a three day company conference with no free time for 3 days the first weekend of Feb! In Inverness...

My first chance for this wouldn't be until sometime in Spring, but that could be perfect.

Sulley · #**1873** Posted **Dec 13, 2012, 2:04 AM**

Has development in Norwood stalled?

TimCity2000 · #**1874** Posted **Dec 14, 2012, 10:44 PM**

honestly, i don't hear much about norwood these days.

the hot neighborhood right now seems to be avondale....

btw, for those interested... i took a stroll around the CBD today. uploaded lots of new pics in the City Photos section.

thunder89 · #**1875** Posted **Dec 18, 2012, 8:07 PM**

Just in case anyone hadn't already seen this great piece of news

http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2012/12/...l#incart_river

Major development planned near stadium, Railroad Park with offer to buy city-owned land

Joseph Bryant
The Birmingham News
al.com

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- The company responsible for the Cityville Block 121 residential complex proposes a new $33 million development a block away near Railroad Park and the baseball stadium under construction.

The project of about 245 units, from Inland American Communities Group Inc., signifies a major private investment and the first residential venture in the Parkside District anchored by Railroad Park the Regions Field baseball stadium.

Mayor William Bell this week is expected to detail the $3.1 million proposal to sell city-owned property on the corner of 3rd Avenue South and 16th Street South. The development would overlook the new playing field. The proposal requires approval from the City Council.

Inland's plan includes having the transaction completed by the first quarter of 2013, said Birmingham attorney Alton Parker, the company's representative.

Parker said Inland's success with Cityville, nearby is evidence of the company's expertise in residential development in the urban setting.

"If you like the ones that are there on 20th street, then you'll like this one," he said of the new concept for Parkside. "The mayor and his staff are working hard to take advantage of the opportunities that are there because they've invested in the ballpark and the Railroad Park, and this is right in line with goals of the city."

Huzzah! These are suppose to overlook Regions Park when completed. Hopefully the "future" Alabama Power site won't bring down the area, and they can incorporate something that will blend with what the city is wanting from the area. But that's a whole other story.

SpawnOfVulcan · #**1876** Posted **Dec 20, 2012, 8:19 AM**

I wanted to post that article, and others, but I've been too lazy...

Either way, downtown Bham has been booming! If I had to hazard a guess, I'd say that current investment is around half a billion if not more.

thunder89 · #**1877** Posted **Dec 21, 2012, 2:59 AM**

Tsk tsk on the laziness friend

But yes! It is very exciting to see the investments being put into the central Birmingham and downtown area. Hopefully, we'll continue to see the trend grow.

SpawnOfVulcan · #**1878** Posted **Dec 22, 2012, 10:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by thunder89

Tsk tsk on the laziness friend

But yes! It is very exciting to see the investments being put into the central Birmingham and downtown area. Hopefully, we'll continue to see the trend grow.

*sigh* I know I know... I'm hoping to get over to Birmingham sometime soon, before school starts back. Hoping I'll see a lot of progress.

Btw, I know we've all been discussing meeting up for a few decades by now, but maybe once the entertainment district is finished, we can all make a pilgrimage.

TimCity2000 · #**1879** Posted **Jan 10, 2013, 2:00 AM**

Two apartment complexes in the works around Railroad Park / Regions Park... hope retail and restaurants follow:

http://www.bizjournals.com/birmingha...road-park.html

SpawnOfVulcan · #**1880** Posted **Jan 10, 2013, 2:33 AM**

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Originally Posted by TimCity2000

Two apartment complexes in the works around Railroad Park / Regions Park... hope retail and restaurants follow:

http://www.bizjournals.com/birmingha...road-park.html

I saw that in the bizjournal as well. MULTIPLE multi hundred unit buildings? It almost sounds too good to be true; but, I'm gonna be optimistic until it builds out.

I'm still curious as to what Alabama Power has planned for that parcel that they purchased a bit ago...

EDIT: B T Dubs, I wish there was some website that accurately identified areas that the FAA employs height restrictions. Such a site might allow us to figure out what exactly Alabama Power is planning to do....