Birmingham Development News - Page 50

Randy Sandford · #**981** Posted **Aug 19, 2008, 3:07 PM**

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More nice pics, that place is dripping with beauty. Thanks again.

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed them (I was beginning to wonder if anyone paid any attention to the last set of pics).

10101000 · #**982** Posted **Aug 19, 2008, 3:11 PM**

I saw them!

TimCity2000 · #**983** Posted **Aug 20, 2008, 2:42 AM**

Nice photos, Randy!

As I've said before, one of Birmingham's greatest assets is its neighborhoods.

Also, I didn't realize BSC was so big!

Randy Sandford · #**984** Posted **Aug 20, 2008, 2:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by TimCity2000

Nice photos, Randy!

As I've said before, one of Birmingham's greatest assets is its neighborhoods.

Also, I didn't realize BSC was so big!

Thanks Tim!

| BRAVO | · #**985** Posted **Aug 20, 2008, 9:59 PM**

The Lyric is at 18th Street and 3rd Ave North across from the Alabama Theater. The proposed entertainment district is adjacent to the BJCC... which is quite a distance.

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Originally Posted by Bogue

Great story, Bravo! That was very well-written as well. Kudos to the author of it. I didn't know a lot of the history of that particular area. Does it fit into the general area of the proposed entertainment district or is seperated from it?

Bogue · #**986** Posted **Aug 21, 2008, 5:03 AM**

Thanks, Bravo. What is planned for that area as of now?

LSyd · #**987** Posted **Aug 21, 2008, 5:03 AM**

drool......is that a house or apartments? wow.

great news on the lyric and the "western front."

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dfwtiger · #**988** Posted **Aug 21, 2008, 1:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by LSyd

drool......is that a house or apartments? wow.

great news on the lyric and the "western front."

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HOUSE

| BRAVO | · #**989** Posted **Aug 22, 2008, 2:02 AM**

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Originally Posted by Bogue

Thanks, Bravo. What is planned for that area as of now?

Which area?

dfwtiger · #**990** Posted **Aug 22, 2008, 12:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by | BRAVO |

Which area?

Redmont...close to English Village...just up the hill

| BRAVO | · #**991** Posted **Aug 22, 2008, 12:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by dfwtiger

Redmont...close to English Village...just up the hill

No, no... which area is Bogue asking? Is he asking about The Forge Entertainment District or 3rd Avenue North? I can't tell?

Thanks though

10101000 · #**992** Posted **Aug 22, 2008, 5:59 PM**

I love that house!!

Bogue · #**993** Posted **Aug 22, 2008, 6:46 PM**

sorry, Bravo, was just referring to the entertainment district.

Randy Sandford · #**994** Posted **Aug 22, 2008, 8:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by | BRAVO |

The Lyric is at 13th Street and 3rd Ave North across from the Alabama Theater. The proposed entertainment district is adjacent to the BJCC... which is quite a distance.

18th St and 3rd Ave N

I know you meant 18th, but just wanted to make sure Bogue was confused about the location.

| BRAVO | · #**995** Posted **Aug 22, 2008, 8:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by Randy Sandford

18th St and 3rd Ave N

I know you meant 18th, but just wanted to make sure Bogue was confused about the location.

Looks like I'm going to have to start paying you to catch my mistakes...

Randy Sandford · #**996** Posted **Aug 22, 2008, 8:22 PM**

I love that house too, although I found it a little creepy as a kid. Thought it looked like a haunted mansion.

Here's an aerial view of that house:

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It's located down the street (Carlisle Rd.) in the top right corner of this English Village aerial:

| BRAVO | · #**997** Posted **Aug 22, 2008, 8:24 PM**

Here's what I know about the Entertainment District at the BJCC "The Forge"

Also, there was an article in the paper this week saying the developer believes he would have an easier time finding funding if he knew the dome would be located across the street.

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Originally Posted by | BRAVO |

BJCC

Board members of the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex approved a plan to begin soliciting bids for an architecture firm to design a proposed
domed stadium. Eight firms from across the country and Australia have showed interest.

Other happenings at the existing facility include:
-- Construction of a skywalk from the The Sheraton to the North Exhibit Hall
-- Renovation of the Concert Hall is anticipated for August
-- Renovation of the Arena is slated for the near future

THE FORGE - ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT
Performa plans to break ground on The Forge pending approved financing - Good Luck.
Confirmed tenants at The Forge include:
American Idol winner Ruben Studdard - Club 205
American Idol winner Taylor Hicks - Blues Club
The owners of O'Henry's Coffee and the Comedy Club at The Stardome said they are considering opening in the downtown Birmingham entertainment district.

Also, the BJCC announced plans to erect the Magic City sign over 23rd street.

Dc35064 · #**998** Posted **Aug 23, 2008, 1:20 AM**

MAC Cosmetics and Merrell Shoes are both opening this fall at The Summit.

SpawnOfVulcan · #**999** Posted **Aug 23, 2008, 1:52 AM**

So, Bravo, how much of all that is currently actually happening or about to happen???

| BRAVO | · #**1000** Posted **Aug 23, 2008, 2:39 AM**

You got me? Seems like everybody across the state is waiting for announcements. Everything is stalled

The Concert Hall renovation is supposed to be complete now.

I hope it all happens.