Econ Dev Show | Podcast 170: The Art of Downtown Transformation in Birmingham with David Fleming  - Birmingham Business Alliance

Econ Dev Show Host Dane Carlson speaks with Rev Birmingham President and CEO David Fleming about how Birmingham has been transformed from an industrial city into a thriving service economy with healthcare and education at its center.

David shares how Rev Birmingham fosters downtown vibrancy, supports small businesses, promotes regional collaboration and more. 

The two leave a comprehensive list of action items for economic developers which include:

• Focus on supporting local businesses that give your city a unique character and "make the city cool."
• Create incentives that help historic redevelopment while still allowing for new growth.
• Work in partnership with various city authorities (parking, transit, housing) to align development goals.
• Develop housing incentives that encourage economic diversity, not just luxury developments.
• and many more

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