birmingham: Birmingham, AL Makes MSN'S Top Ten Up and Coming Downtowns
- 05/02/13 11:37 AM
The number of residents downtown has increased 32% since 2000, with 737 planned units in the construction pipeline. A stadium for the minor-league baseball team the Birmingham Barons has been built at Railroad Park, a green space created on a former industrial site next to a rail corridor. Office space absorption was positive in 2012, with net 126,000 square feet leased out, and downtown employment density relative to the southern city’s size is comparable to Philadelphia’s business district, according to REV Birmingham.
Information from MSN … (0 comments)
birmingham: Congratulations to Four Great Birmingham Schools
- 04/19/13 11:18 AM
Four Birmingham-Hoover high schools have made the Washington Post's list of "America's most challenging high schools this year. The Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School was ranked 19th in the nation. Other Alabama schools on this year's list are Mountain Brook (No. 435), Homewood (No. 700), and Spain Park in Hoover (No. 1,366). There were 1,933 high schools that qualified for the most challenging list. … (0 comments)
birmingham: Community of the Week - Indian Springs, AL
- 03/09/12 07:42 AM
Located just a short 20 minute drive from downtown Birmingham, this bedroom community has everything you could possibly want in your town. With small town living at its best located so close to the big city, what more could you ask for? Indian Springs Village has a few great schools for you to choose from. One of these schools is the very prestigious prep school called Indian Springs School. Students come from all over the world to learn at this top notch private boarding school. Indian Springs School serves all grades from junior high to high school. Indian Springs Village also … (0 comments)
birmingham: Community of the Week - Helena, AL
- 03/02/12 01:17 PM
Helena located just south of Birmingham has one of the lowest crime rates per capita in the Southeast. Helena provides excellent opportunities for business growth in retail, wholesale, and manufacturing. Helena's prime location has also been steadily attracting many professionals. The building of an industrial park and a huge demand for housing has boosted construction in Helena. Helena has developed a first class sports complex with four new lighted baseball fields. The complex also includes eight new tennis courts, picnic area, playground and walking path. Three lighted soccer/football fields will also be constructed in the future. Old Town Helena off … (0 comments)
birmingham: Community of the Week - Homewood, AL
- 02/24/12 01:19 AM
Homewood, Alabama is truly a unique and desirable community. Located just south of Birmingham, Homewood is a mixture of bedroom community and the home office location to a variety of businesses. Education is a top priority in Homewood. The elementary schools have consistently been nationally recognized Blue Ribbon Schools. “Money Week” magazine recognized Homewood as being the only Alabama community offering first class public education at an affordable price in an affordable community. Homewood also boasts several private schools and many day care facilities. Samford University, a private university is set in a scenic Williamsburg style campus and is ranked among the … (0 comments)
Christina Rickey, of Birmingham Home Search, is an exclusive buyer agent with 28 years of experience, offers insight into Birmingham, Alabama real estate, news, events, and market updates.
The number of residents downtown has increased 32% since 2000, with 737 planned units in the construction pipeline. A stadium for the minor-league baseball team the Birmingham Barons has been built at Railroad Park, a green space created on a former industrial site next to a rail corridor. Office space absorption was positive in 2012, with net 126,000 square feet leased out, and downtown employment density relative to the southern city’s size is comparable to Philadelphia’s business district, according to REV Birmingham.
;)
;)
;)
