Birmingham Development News - Page 100

*BRAVO* · #**1981** Posted **Jul 13, 2013, 2:03 AM**

Not a shocker... It's a complete eyesore. Aldont doesn't care.

SpawnOfVulcan · #**1982** Posted **Jul 13, 2013, 2:24 AM**

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Originally Posted by *BRAVO*

Not a shocker... It's a complete eyesore. Aldont doesn't care.

I'm starting to get the feeling that this whole ALDOT fiasco (Huntsville projects, 20/59, funding randomly falling off a cliff?, etc...) is going to turn into a political issue. I hope people start asking Bentley serious questions about the issue as campaigning starts ramping up...

TimCity2000 · #**1983** Posted **Jul 14, 2013, 3:57 PM**

The renaissance around Railroad Park / Regions Field continues:

Developers plan new loft, restaurant and office project for downtown Birmingham, seek public input

TimCity2000 · #**1984** Posted **Jul 14, 2013, 4:29 PM**

^btw, i submitted the name "Parkview Row"... y'all should vote for me if it's approved

SpawnOfVulcan · #**1985** Posted **Jul 15, 2013, 2:52 AM**

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Originally Posted by TimCity2000

^btw, i submitted the name "Parkview Row"... y'all should vote for me if it's approved

Haha, I've been trying to think of a name. I really like the concept if the development, I hope this kind of idea catches on with future developments. It could really go a long way in getting the entire area involved in the changes. Just like when forming master plans for cities, efforts like these help people feel like they're a part of something positive and make them feel like the have ownership of the change that's occurring.

TimCity2000 · #**1986** Posted **Jul 15, 2013, 3:10 AM**

^ there are TONS of names already submitted... it's funny how similar all of them are (mine included).

SpawnOfVulcan · #**1987** Posted **Jul 15, 2013, 3:16 AM**

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Originally Posted by TimCity2000

^ there are TONS of names already submitted... it's funny how similar all of them are (mine included).

Very true. I'm tryin to come up with something unique.

SpawnOfVulcan · #**1988** Posted **Jul 15, 2013, 7:15 AM**

I submitted "Parkside Forge." I hope no one else has attempted to submit it. I really like the effort put forth by Shannon-Waltchack; it's very engaging. I really don't think there's a better way for a developer to win over the public.

EDIT: Good luck TimCity!!

TimCity2000 · #**1989** Posted **Jul 15, 2013, 7:19 PM**

good luck to you as well.

p.s.... i HATE the names that are in the lead right now lol...

SpawnOfVulcan · #**1990** Posted **Jul 15, 2013, 7:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by TimCity2000

good luck to you as well.

p.s.... i HATE the names that are in the lead right now lol...

Where are the standings? Just looking through the entire list, there are some pretty miserable ones...

EDIT: I see it now... Conduit Birmingham? 2nd Row South? HORIZON POINT?! what....?

EDIT AGAIN: Horizon Point??!!!?

TimCity2000 · #**1991** Posted **Jul 16, 2013, 1:05 AM**

haha yep... horizon point was the main offender.

SpawnOfVulcan · #**1992** Posted **Jul 16, 2013, 1:57 AM**

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haha yep... horizon point was the main offender.

I mean the site is there to gather new and creative ideas, not typical, tacky ones....

bamaboy · #**1993** Posted **Jul 23, 2013, 9:17 PM**

Just saw this article on Southern Living, great news for Birmingham! Congrats from the Mobile Bay Area. http://www.southernliving.com/travel...0417000083558/

I can't wait to make a trip up there and try Todd English's new pub and Big Bad Breakfast, the one in Oxford, MS is terrific.

SpawnOfVulcan · #**1994** Posted **Jul 23, 2013, 10:03 PM**

^^^^^ Thanx for posting.

Alagasco to build two operations centers in East Birmingham and downtown

By Michael Tomberlin
AL.com
LINK

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BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – Alagasco is readying plans to replace its current downtown operations center with two new ones it will build in the Birmingham area – one on 34 acres at Interstate 459 and Derby Parkway and the other on 8.5 acres in the 1100 and 1200 blocks of First Avenue North downtown.
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When the two projects are completed in February 2015, they will replace Alagasco’s existing operations center at 400 10th St. South. The University of Alabama at Birmingham is in the process of buying Alagasco’s current downtown operations center and its 11.7 acres for $14 million. UAB has said it intends to use the property for a remote parking lot for students and staff.

Doesn't seem like this is gonna be some huge development. But, at least it represents some further investment closer to the CBD of downtown.

*BRAVO* · #**1995** Posted **Jul 24, 2013, 12:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by bamaboy

Just saw this article on Southern Living, great news for Birmingham! Congrats from the Mobile Bay Area. http://www.southernliving.com/travel...0417000083558/

I can't wait to make a trip up there and try Todd English's new pub and Big Bad Breakfast, the one in Oxford, MS is terrific.

We know we're cool. It doesn't hurt for the magazine to be published in Birmingham either.

SpawnOfVulcan · #**1996** Posted **Jul 29, 2013, 4:26 PM**

Some more photos of the I-22/I-65 interchange posted by The Birmingham News; SOURCE:

SpawnOfVulcan · #**1997** Posted **Jul 29, 2013, 4:34 PM**

Here's the top 10 name finalists for the Birmingham's Building development (Link to the website):

The Stockyard @ Railroad Park

BSB Complex

Horizon Point

The Press Box – on 2nd Ave S.

Parkview Station

Park Grove

The Magic City Station

The Bricks

SouthTrack Square

2nd Row South

Some of these are OK, but I'm generally disappointed....

Tourian · #**1998** Posted **Jul 29, 2013, 6:55 PM**

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Originally Posted by quattordici

Here's the top 10 name finalists for the Birmingham's Building development (Link to the website):
The Stockyard @ Railroad Park
BSB Complex
Horizon Point
The Press Box – on 2nd Ave S.
Parkview Station
Park Grove
The Magic City Station
The Bricks
SouthTrack Square
2nd Row South
Some of these are OK, but I'm generally disappointed....

None of those jumps off the page and screams, "ME! ME! ME!" to me either but I could live with: # 1, 4, 5 and 7.

SpawnOfVulcan · #**1999** Posted **Jul 29, 2013, 7:01 PM**

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Originally Posted by Tourian

None of those jumps off the page and screams, "ME! ME! ME!" to me either but I could live with: # 1, 4, 5 and 7.

I put my vote in for Parkview Station. It just seemed to be one of the least tacky or cliche without being too run-of-the-mill.

TimCity2000 · #**2000** Posted **Jul 29, 2013, 8:33 PM**

agreed, parkview station was my favorite of the 10.

(possibly because i submitted the similarly-named parkview row lol...)