We’ve long avoided seriously talking about Birmingham’s future. It’s time to pay attention and make sure we create a city the next generation will be proud of – and one they can continue to mold and shape for the benefit of all. Continue reading →

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Sometimes to be the change, you’ve just got to show up – again and again. It’s the best way to continue to move Birmingham forward. Continue reading →

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Even though National Signing Day is behind us for 2013, the most important signing of the year for Birmingham’s largest employer, UAB, is about to happen – the new president. Our stationmaster’s decided to offer a few suggestions and persuasive arguments to consider as he or she prepares to take office – and invites you to do the same. Continue reading →

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There will be plenty of people who will call me crazy, but I needed to share some new thoughts on the legacy of Larry Langford – and what his “Let’s Do Something” mantra may have led to as we begin 2013. It’s the drive to be a better and grander city than in its recent past. Continue reading →

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Today’s approval of the sale of Lot D (the former Prize2TheFuture site) to Alabama Power and talk of them redeveloping the steam plant got me dreaming. Then I saw two people at today’s meeting that got me doing some more dreaming… about a cutural river. Continue reading →

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Maybe you don’t pay that much attention to billboards when you’re driving through Birmingham daily (unless it’s during rush hour). One prominent sign in town could draw a lot more attention to where and how they’re used before too long. Continue reading →

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Shaun Chavis wrote an open letter to Birmingham Mayor William Bell and the City Council in advance of consideration of a proposed food truck ordinance. We’ve been given permission to re-publish the letter on this site (with links where appropriate). Continue reading →

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