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Old Posted Jul 25, 2012, 5:34 AM
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i'm so happy for the 'ham. uab is beginning to make the city's south end look like a completely different place. considering my conservative tastes, generally, i am really drawn to the apple green building w/ the brown trim. it really pops in that area. i also agree w/ one of the posters and the use of so much of the midwest pairie design. memphis is getting its share in the city proper, as well as a good amount in the suburbs. i also agree about building these huge buildings in one story design, when they could save so much lot and acreage. examples for a few of baffling projects in memphis is the fedex school of technology, and then the fedex campus of 8 huge 4 level buildings arranged somewhat in a circular fashion, connected w/ atriums, etc. they have a campus w/ hotels, golf course, condos, water fountains, etc. it would have been so much better to put the global headquarters (fortune 500) downtown, and build their custom skyscraper of about 40+ stories. it would have save over 100 acres for administrative services only. payroll occupies an 8 story building in the 240 corridor in east memphis, other divisions are occupying about 340,000 sq ft off nonconnah blvd, and then their is the super hub sorting facility #1 and the new facility that is just being started on democrat road. lenox corporate 7 building at 7 floors each, instead of a skyscraper, medtronic about the same setup, along w/ smith and nephew, servicemaster, and so many more. no wonder people look at memphis and wonder why its cbd is so small compared to its population.

i absolutely would love to have some of the buildings in the cbd in the 'ham. the harbart building for one. of course, when i lived there i attended the cathedral of the advent, so i would take that beautiful little jewel (actually 7th largest episcopal parish in the u.s.) then i sneak over and take the beautiful st. paul's, and my very favorite downtown church, 1st prebysterian. they don't make them like that anymore. old red alabama dirt bricks. i even like the galleria setup and the winfrey hotel. look how how that is and is still has a tremendous draw, and practically looks as if it were built last year. i like the ex-schruchie? building on 31 (31 may not be the right junction.) the summit is great. then you start into all of the beautiful parts of shelby county and greystone. and---forever mountain brook!!! there is so much more than what gets told about b'ham.

one question, what is the club that is down just south of the main street for the antique shops? many of the shops went out of business, but this place is catering to young professionals, it is on the right side of the street heaing south, just as you pass the redlight at 22 or something along there. it was really popular about 3 years ago, right below i left. may be one street over right or left of the gay bar down on the corner
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Old Posted Aug 3, 2012, 6:28 PM
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There's news that the Brown Marx Building is being eyed for apartments. This along with the potential Empire redevelopment would work wonders for the Heaviest Corner.
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Old Posted Aug 13, 2012, 9:16 PM
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I'm dying to know how the upgrades at the airport are going! I haven't heard a word, and their updates have stopped since January lol

*note, there is SOME interesting stuff under "Archived Construction Notices" but I was really hoping to see some photos of the progress.
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Old Posted Aug 14, 2012, 12:49 AM
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You can't really see anything from the existing airport and it still looks like a construction zone from outside. I'm in and out of there every other week. I'll try to snap some pics if I see anything.
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Old Posted Aug 14, 2012, 3:59 PM
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You can't really see anything from the existing airport and it still looks like a construction zone from outside. I'm in and out of there every other week. I'll try to snap some pics if I see anything.
Thanks. No pressure or anything, I was just curious, because the last photos I saw were of the actual structure going up. Just didn't know how far they had progressed.
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Old Posted Aug 15, 2012, 4:51 AM
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So, I'm surprised that no one is talking about the buildings that are being considered for redevelopment in downtown. As it is, 3 towers could potentially become condos and/or apartments. Leer Tower and Brown Marx sound promising, and it sounds like Leer is the one that's moving along the fastest.
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The BBJ reported this week that Jim 'N Nicks and Good People Brewing Co. will be opening in the airport addition next year. In addition, the airport is getting a second Starbucks, a Chick-fil-A and a Great American Bagel!

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The BBJ reported this week that Jim 'N Nicks and Good People Brewing Co. will be opening in the airport addition next year. In addition, the airport is getting a second Starbucks, a Chick-fil-A and a Great American Bagel!

That's awesome!
I've been itching to see some progress, but I'll just have to wait.
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Old Posted Oct 29, 2012, 3:07 AM
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Slideshow: $201M BHM terminal project takes shape

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Tuesday, October 23, 2012



There's still work to be done on the $201 million terminal modernization project at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
But the look and feel of the new terminal is taking shape, as you can see in the slideshow....

http://www.bizjournals.com/birmingha...-201m-bhm.html
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Some great shots of the progress going on at Regions Field in downtown Birmingham. Photos courtesy of the Birmingham Barons Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/BirminghamBarons




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Old Posted Oct 29, 2012, 7:33 PM
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^ nice pics!

some good news about avondale... this area has really taken off over the past year or two:

http://www.bizjournals.com/birmingha...an-to-buy.html
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Old Posted Oct 29, 2012, 7:35 PM
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and speaking of renovations... city of birmingham really has been pouring some money into its parks. first railroad park, then avondale park, and now finally crestwood park (practically in my backyard) has reopened:

http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2012/09/...s_as_10-m.html
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Great news! It's really nice to see Birmingham leading the state in downtown investment.
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So... What all is going on around town.

- The airport addition is set to open next year
- BJCC Entertainment District opens in May with Texas de Brazil as a tenant.
- BJCC Westin opens in January
- Viva Health is moving it's headquarters downtown
- The I-65/I-22 interchange is looking sweet
- Regions Park, the new home for the Barons is coming out of the ground
- New developments around Regions Park/Railroad Park are slowly taking shape.
- The intermodal facility is supposedly at a stand-still
- World of Beer is set to open soon near Five Points
- What happened with the hotel planned in Five Points?
- Lakeview 29 Seven is progressing and Hueys 24/7 Diner has signed on as a tenant
- Grand Bohemian Hotel announced plans for a new location in the new $130 million Lane Parke Development in Mtn. Brook
- The new 2 level Target in Homewood is looking super cool
- Nordstrom Rack announced plans for Alabama's 1st store on 280 in Shelby County
- Renovations at the Galleria are progressing which includes Alabama's 1st VonMaur

What did I forget?
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So... What all is going on around town.

- The airport addition is set to open next year
- BJCC Entertainment District opens in May with Texas de Brazil as a tenant.
- BJCC Westin opens in January
- Viva Health is moving it's headquarters downtown
- The I-65/I-22 interchange is looking sweet
- Regions Park, the new home for the Barons is coming out of the ground
- New developments around Regions Park/Railroad Park are slowly taking shape.
- The intermodal facility is supposedly at a stand-still
- World of Beer is set to open soon near Five Points
- What happened with the hotel planned in Five Points?
- Lakeview 29 Seven is progressing and Hueys 24/7 Diner has signed on as a tenant
- Grand Bohemian Hotel announced plans for a new location in the new $130 million Lane Parke Development in Mtn. Brook
- The new 2 level Target in Homewood is looking super cool
- Nordstrom Rack announced plans for Alabama's 1st store on 280 in Shelby County
- Renovations at the Galleria are progressing which includes Alabama's 1st VonMaur

What did I forget?
UAB taking up some space along with Viva.
City handing over that building in Ensley.
Empire Building supposedly being eyed for low income housing.
People eyeing old Cabana Hotel for redevelopment.

There's more, I just can't think.
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shameless plug: i made a new birmingham photo thread in the city photos section
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shameless plug: i made a new birmingham photo thread in the city photos section
Not shameless at all!
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Old Posted Nov 5, 2012, 3:08 PM
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^thanks man.. appreciate your comments!

btw i took a tour of the new terminal expansion under construction... will try to post some pics soon.
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Just returned from a three week stay (with weekends home) for work in BHM. My thoughts: I loved the place!

I'm ashamed to admit it was my first visit, but it certainly won't be my last! I'll be there 4 to 5 times a year now with my job, and I'll look forward to every visit.

Even though I was staying in Pelham and my company is in Hoover, I did make it into town a couple of times. Downtown could use some work, but I could tell it's getting better. Five Points South and Homewood were very cool. Was fortunate enough to hit up the Fish Market (on 31), Jim 'n Nicks and Lloyds - all of which I visited multiple times. Ya'll are some of the friendliest and warmest people I have ever encountered, anywhere.

The natural beauty of the area blew me away!
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