By David Sher
This is painful, but at a time when we should be celebrating one of Birmingham’s biggest moments, we must take a moment to reflect.
It’s not that I didn’t love the ‘Field of Dreams’ major league baseball game at Rickwood. I loved it with all my heart. Continue reading Hosting Major League Baseball affirms how far Birmingham has fallen
By David Sher
We’re counting down the days.
Graffiti will be disappearing one by one.
Trash and litter on the sidewalk and streets will become rare.
Our homeless neighbors will receive regular outreach to help connect them to services and resources they need. Continue reading Finally 5 Points South gets it right
By David Sher
Larry Ellison announced this week he plans to make Nashville Oracle’s world headquarters.
National media announced this week that JD Sports plans to acquire Hibbett, a public company headquartered here in Birmingham.
Birmingham used to have 30 public companies headquartered here. Now we will drop from eight to seven. Continue reading Birmingham’s surprising opportunity
By David Sher
If you’re a ‘Birmingham critic,’ this column is not for you.
What the City of Birmingham is doing is ambitious, strategic, and definitely would not be expected from a governmental entity. Continue reading This column should muffle Birmingham critics
By David Sher
I know I’m going to take some flak.
When I publish columns about how our region would prosper with local government consolidation or collaboration, I brace myself for negative comments from folks who think their suburb is superior to Birmingham and imply we’d all be better off if Birmingham didn’t exist. Continue reading Without Birmingham there is no Homewood
By David Sher
How can the City of Birmingham grow population and prosper when parents feel compelled to flee the city when their children reach school age?
I have a question for parents with school age children who live/work in the Birmingham area. Continue reading Can Birmingham City Schools save Birmingham?
By David Sher
I’m dumbfounded.
Dumbfounded ‘good’.
Not dumbfounded ‘bad’.
Our Birmingham region has struggled for growth and economic progress for decades, but a recent poll clearly screams that our influential community leaders have had enough and are ready for change. Continue reading Our leaders are ready to make Birmingham great again
By David Sher
I grew up in the ‘50’s and ‘60’s and the number of contemporaries I can share my memories with is shrinking.
I feel compelled to tell my story of growing up in Birmingham—specifically downtown—because it was a unique time that young people today will find difficult to comprehend. Continue reading Downtown Birmingham was really cool when I was growing up
By David Sher
People ask, “Why do you write about Mountain Brook?”
The answer is simple. I’ve lived much of my life in Mountain Brook.
If I had grown up in Trussville, I would probably write about Trussville. Continue reading Mtn. Brook parents, don’t give up on your children’s future in Birmingham
By David Sher
I’ve been active in our Birmingham business community most of my adult life and I’ve never seen Jeff Bezos, the third richest man in the world, and the founder of Amazon.
I’ve not seen him in downtown Birmingham, in Vestavia Hills, or in any of our suburbs. Continue reading Jeff Bezos is not going to save Birmingham