We are witnessing the re-invigoration of Birmingham.
We’re super-charging our look, our feel, and our brand. Continue reading Frank Stitt’s uplifting message for Birmingham
Frank Stitt’s uplifting message for Birmingham
Category Archives: Government structure
Birmingham mayors prove to the world we’re not bonkers
Paying attention to feedback from others with a broader point of view often offers insight.
That’s particularly true when it’s The Economist, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, the Brookings Institution, and the Milken Institute. Continue reading Birmingham mayors prove to the world we’re not bonkers
Gardendale, Irondale, & Fultondale: The devil made us do it!
The national media continue to beat us up–First The New York Times and now The Wall Street Journal.
In December of last year, The New York Times wrote a piece subtitled, “Nashville and others are thriving…while cities like Birmingham, Ala., fall behind.”
Continue reading Gardendale, Irondale, & Fultondale: The devil made us do it!
Could be the biggest day in modern Birmingham history
April 3, 2019 could be the biggest day in Birmingham history.
This is not an exaggeration.
Our region has historically been plagued with distrust and dysfunction. Continue reading Could be the biggest day in modern Birmingham history
Who do we blame for I-20/59 shutdown?
ALDOT closed I-20/59 through downtown–and the sun came up the next day.
I don’t know if this has been a fiasco or a nonevent, but I do know it’s time we take control of our future. Continue reading Who do we blame for I-20/59 shutdown?
No metro in the U.S. would tolerate what B’ham is allowing to happen
Okay, I’ve written or published about this topic before—actually numerous times.
But now since we are just days away, I may actually get your attention. Continue reading No metro in the U.S. would tolerate what B’ham is allowing to happen
Time for a tough talk with Homewood
Homewood is hot!
Homewood has great schools, beautiful neighborhoods and friendly people. It’s convenient to just about everything and has a booming downtown. It seems like a new restaurant opens there every month. Continue reading Time for a tough talk with Homewood
What Birmingham can learn from a former Texan who came from the North
ComebackTown is published by David Sher to begin a discussion on a more prosperous Birmingham.
Today’s guest blogger is Dr. William Carl . If you’d like to be a guest blogger, please click here.
I write this piece, not because I want to, but because I feel compelled to. What I offer here are my personal views as a citizen, not the random thoughts of a religious leader in this community. Continue reading What Birmingham can learn from a former Texan who came from the North
3 very bad numbers for greater Birmingham
Let me make this clear.
I’m talking about metropolitan Birmingham—not just the city of Birmingham. Yes, all seven counties including Shelby County.
Things are looking up—but not when we are measured against other regions. Continue reading 3 very bad numbers for greater Birmingham
Oh no! Homewood, Vestavia, & now Hoover
My wife and I are a Costco family
We shop Costco every week, eat free snacks, and look forward to chance meetings with friends—many we haven’t seen in years. Continue reading Oh no! Homewood, Vestavia, & now Hoover