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Southside/UAB: A City Within a City: Live, Work & Play in Birmingham's Downtown/Southside/UAB

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Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty

Southside/UAB: A City Within a City: Live, Work & Play in Birmingham's Downtown/Southside/UAB

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a sprawling urban college campus and world class medical center and home to the UAB Blazers athletic teams.

UAB and University Hospital covers 82 square blocks on the city's Southside and is home to some 18,000 students and 19,000 (+) employees, making it the state's largest employer.

The brightest minds in medical research and education are attracted and recruited to the University from all over the world.  Known for it's Comprehensive Cancer, HIV/AIDS, Nanotechnology & Biomedical research, the University has continually received the highest recognitions by the Princeton Review and the Carnegie Foundation among others.

The Campus is among the most diverse in the country.   Nearly every nationality exist on this campus through education, work, research and play.

Faculty, students, staff, alumni and families of the same enjoy the privileges of the state of the Campus Recreation Center on the education side of the campus.

The Alys Stephens Centers (Home of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra -ASO) frequently plays host to celebrities and artist such as Joan Rives and Aretha Franklin.  Smokey Robinson's sweet, melodic tenor voice has graced the stage and the audience in recent past.

If you're relocating to Birmingham for work or play, consider looking for a home in the Southside/UAB area (the popular 35205 zipe code).  You'll find the most diverse community in the city right here in Southside.  The night life is laid back and a pleasant walk to 5 Points South.  Five Points South is an entertainment district that is considered an extension of the Downtown Birmingham City Center.  Five Points South is known for its ambiance, foot traffic, outdoor dining adn quain shoppes.

Come home to Southside/UAB.

 

 

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Gerry Michaels
Glasswork Media Arts - Gettysburg, PA
GettysburgGerry Social Meida

Birmingham sure has alot to offer, it seems like a great little city, all the cool stuff of a city without all the hassel

Jun 27, 2010 09:15 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Hi Charita.  What a beautiful city you live in.  I have a former student who just got married and lives there.  I am sure they will be ready for a house soon so I will refer them to you.

Jun 27, 2010 10:20 AM
Charita Cadenhead
eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL
Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)

Gerry Birmingham does have a lot of offer and it offers a tremendous opportunities for entrepreneurs.  The Southside is historic in nature and plan to talk more about the area.

Thanks Paula.  You know I'll take care of them and treat them well.  Birmingham has quite a history, but many still think it's the Birmingham of the 50's and 60's, but it's not.

Jun 27, 2010 11:09 AM
Sidney Kutchuk - Realty Works Temecula Kutchuk - Realty Works Temecula
Realty Works Temecula - Temecula, CA
Realty Works Temecula

Charita:  Great information for people wanting to re-locate.  I think with the current economy, in some of the Western States some are considering the South!

Jun 27, 2010 02:44 PM
Charita Cadenhead
eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL
Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)

Jane the cost of living here is a blessing as far I'm concerned.

Jun 27, 2010 03:24 PM