So we’re back. In Birmingham. It’s been two weeks, three states, two coastlines, six children under the age of three, friends, family, feasting and the … Read more »
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Tag Archives: civic
back to birmingham
i voted. did you?
“A leader is a dealer in hope.” -Napoleon Bonaparte By the time I arrived at nearly 11 a.m. this morning, less than a hundred had … Read more »
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want to reinvent the community? join the conversation – today!!
Sorry for the late notice, but perhaps you caught this in yesterday’s paper. Today at 12:15p.m., a gathering of the metro area’s key leaders — including … Read more »
november 2 is just around the corner
Presumably, most of you are already registered to vote. If you’re not, there’s no time to spare. Deadline to register to vote in November 2 … Read more »
magic is mounting…
The intense heat is beginning to wear off and it feels like I’m gaining perspective again. The summer was brutal in many respects and, like … Read more »
yes.
I need your autograph, Birmingham…
Well, really WE need your autograph. If you love this city and its character, charm, history… Follow this link to “Help preserve the community integrity … Read more »
a little (good) exposure for the “fight” in five points!
Follow this link for a positive account of what’s happening in Birmingham (via the community!), per the NRDC (Nat’l Resources Defense Council) staff blog. Many of … Read more »
i’m proud of you, birmingham. you’re no chicken.
This is all you need to know. (Jump here for the link.) Thanks, Bhamarchitect for the udpate on the Housing Board of Appeals final decision … Read more »
he’s coming to five points south!
I’ve been anticipating this for many weeks and finally the time is here. Tonight Mayor William Bell will mix and mingle with the merchants and … Read more »
more housekeeping…housing board of appeals
If you (a) love the unique, pedestrian-friendly Five Points South neighborhood and (b) have time to show your support, then write these dates down. June … Read more »
walgreen’s issue postponed…again
I’m a little late in reporting, but mark you calendars for July 6, 3p.m. That’s the rescheduled date (previously scheduled for yesterday) in which the City’s … Read more »
update: walgreens
I typically don’t post on Sundays, but this was just too good to keep to myself… Michael Tomberlin (The Birmingham News) reports on this very … Read more »
update – walgreen’s and the national trust
UPDATE to the below!!! Please follow this jump to the conversation taking place NOW! ********************************************** Disclaimer: This isn’t the first time I’ve directly quoted information … Read more »
just in case you want to join the chorus
A lot of rhetoric’s been spinning ’round the proposed Walgreen’s development on Clairmont Avenue. (If you’ve been under a rock for the past few weeks, … Read more »
in case you missed it…
The 2nd I Believe in Birmingham meeting drew a strong crowd last night at Avondale’s Parkside Cafe. Attendees of note: Moi, Dan Monroe (Owner of Cayenne Creative … Read more »
what you’re doing this thursday
Meeting #2: I Believe in Birmingham Agenda: Discuss the organization and purpose of I Believe in Birmingham Discuss recent developments with the Walgreens project. Location: … Read more »
i believe it was a success!
Sources tell me last night’s inaugural gathering of the newly formed I Believe in Birmingham group was well attended and the discussion was dynamic. Forest … Read more »
i guess the meeting is still going?
It’s almost midnight (eastern time zone) and I’m unable to sleep. I still see not one update posted on the I Believe in Birmingham page regarding tonight’s … Read more »