September 14, 2010

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  1. Chris DePew
    Sept. 14, 2010, 6:55 p.m.

    Good evening #bhamchat people.

  2. bhamchat
    Sept. 14, 2010, 6:59 p.m.

    Good evening everybody – Welcome to #bhamchat! How’s it going out there…

  3. Sidewalk Film
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:01 p.m.

    @bhamchat great! we are gearing up for an awesome weekend in downtown bham #bhamchat

  4. bhamchat
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:01 p.m.

    Tonight’s #bhamchat topic – how much and where should focus be in Birmingham – #bham

  5. Sidewalk Film
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:03 p.m.

    people say don’t come to the festival because they are scared Downtown is dangerous how do we change that image? – #bhamchat

  6. Chris DePew
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:04 p.m.

    @bhamchat just finished watching video of Bell press conference on stadium plans. Sounds like things are really hopping. #bhamchat

  7. bhamchat
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:04 p.m.

    For those new to #bhamchat – here’s a primer – http://bit.ly/p8FA2

  8. Andre Natta
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:04 p.m.

    RT @bhamchat: Tonight’s #bhamchat topic – how much and where should focus be in Birmingham – #bham

  9. bhamchat
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:05 p.m.

    If you have ideas for questions, send them to us w/out the #bhamchat hashtag – thanks!

  10. bhamchat
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:06 p.m.

    Q1 in 3 minutes! #bhamchat

  11. bhamchat
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:09 p.m.

    Q1 is via @sidewalkfilm! – #bhamchat

  12. Cynthia D. Miller
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:09 p.m.

    Hi everyone at #bhamchat!

  13. bhamchat
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:11 p.m.

    Q1: Some ppl say they don’t go to @sidewalkfilm re: they think Downtown is dangerous. How do we change that image? #bhamchat

  14. bhamterminal
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:12 p.m.

    RT @bhamchat: Q1: Some ppl say they don’t go to @sidewalkfilm re: they think Downtown is dangerous. How do we change that image? #bhamchat

  15. Andre Natta
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:12 p.m.

    RT @bhamchat: Q1: Some ppl say they don’t go to @sidewalkfilm re: they think Downtown is dangerous. How do we change that image? #bhamchat

  16. bhamchat
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:12 p.m.

    @sidewalkfilm no, we just resent it. You may want to help clarify for folks though 🙂 #bhamchat

  17. DanielleBlevins
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:13 p.m.

    @bhamchat are these the same individuals who work downtown but flee at 5pm? #bhamchat

  18. Chris DePew
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:13 p.m.

    @sidewalkfilm For this weekend at least, I would try to tie in with the #rrpark opening. Lots of curious people will come out. #bhamchat

  19. Sidewalk Film
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:15 p.m.

    rrpark opening is a great thing for everyone, but it is dishearten to hear folks say they don’t want to go downtown #bhamchat

  20. Cynthia D. Miller
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:15 p.m.

    @sidewalkfilm 1) Increase police presence during events, 2) Create parking closer to events #bhamchat

  21. Todd
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:16 p.m.

    #bhamchat @sidewalkfilm doesn’t answer Q, but I think your event is actually one that helps improve #bhams overall image. I say keep it up!

  22. Chris DePew
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:16 p.m.

    Long term, the crime turnaround began when the new chief came in, but perception always takes a while to catch reality. #bhamchat

  23. Sidewalk Film
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:16 p.m.

    there is a ton of parking during the weekend – McWane Parking Deck, all street parking is free and several lots are open #bhamchat

  24. bhamchat
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:17 p.m.

    Hey folks, don’t forget to put Q(question number) in front of your answers | Thanks! #bhamchat

  25. Andre Natta
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:18 p.m.

    @thegeekwife I think folks that come downtown that weekend notice that the perception is quite different from reality #bhamchat

  26. Andy Spain
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:18 p.m.

    Remind them there’s safety in numbers and supporting events like @sidewalkfilm brings crowds to downtown, pushing out crime #bhamchat

  27. DanielleBlevins
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:18 p.m.

    @sidewalkfilm Maybe better advertising of these parking abilities. Increase lighting. As a single female, that’s important to me. #bhamchat

  28. Sidewalk Film
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:18 p.m.

    thanks! @toddbob3 that is something that we really want to do – there are a lot of cool places downtown the @altheatre is AWESOME #bhamchat

  29. Andre Natta
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:19 p.m.

    Q1 @thegeekwife plus it’s the same weekend as Taste of 4th Ave Jazz, Greek Food Festival, etc. #bhamchat

  30. Chris DePew
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:19 p.m.

    @sidewalkfilm a lot of folks who are closed minded to downtown #bham would also be closed minded to non-Hollywood films. #bhamchat

  31. Cynthia D. Miller
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:19 p.m.

    @APYTJD @sidewalkfilm I agree! I would like to know I could come downtown by myself at night and be o.k #bhamchat

  32. Cynthia D. Miller
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:20 p.m.

    @acnatta Q1: I have never been to any of those. #bhamchat

  33. Sidewalk Film
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:20 p.m.

    Q1 @acnatta and we have an outdoor element with live music, food into the night – lots going on #bhamchat

  34. Sidewalk Film
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:21 p.m.

    @thegeekwife come to them all Downtown is full with a lot of folks out and about and it is neat to see the city like that #bhamchat

  35. Todd
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:22 p.m.

    #bhamchat Q1 how do centralized areas like 2nd Ave N effect how you feel about downtown. re: safety, parking, lighting, CAPS etc.

  36. DanielleBlevins
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:22 p.m.

    @bhamchat Q1: In the twitter world…we know about these events, but I’m on twitter bc my friends hate it, which is why I love it. #bhamchat

  37. Cynthia D. Miller
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:22 p.m.

    @sidewalkfilm I may just have to do that, wow sounds like a lot of fun #bhamchat

  38. Chris DePew
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:24 p.m.

    @thegeekwife you’ve got to try the Greek festival. Outstanding food! #bhamchat

  39. Sidewalk Film
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:24 p.m.

    Q1 – I love 2nd Ave N and our office is on 1st Ave N – walk my dog there all the time…maybe if there were more open biz dt #bhamchat

  40. bhamchat
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:24 p.m.

    Q2 in 4 minutes! #bhamchat

  41. Sidewalk Film
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:26 p.m.

    Q1 We are trying to change that image and hope folks see that embracing the city is a good thing for all! #bhamchat

  42. Chris DePew
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:26 p.m.

    @toddbob3 Q1 I think lots of people hear downtown and only picture the bjcc and i65 area, which looks scary. #bhamchat

  43. Rebecca & Bob Moody
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:28 p.m.

    Can’t wait to see I65 lowered! #bhamchat

  44. bhamchat
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:29 p.m.

    Q2 – Mayor Bell presented funding proposal for baseball park near @RailroadPark – thoughts? #bhamchat

  45. Rebecca & Bob Moody
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:29 p.m.

    Can’t wait to see I20 lowered! Green space! Connect the cultural districts! #bhamchat

  46. bhamchat
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:29 p.m.

    Q2 Here’s the story from earlier today (a.k.a. – background) – http://bit.ly/aAqCZt #bhamchat

  47. Cynthia D. Miller
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:29 p.m.

    @chris_depew @chris_depew Maybe once they level I20/59 it wont look so scary, it will be more inviting. #bhamchat

  48. Sidewalk Film
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:30 p.m.

    Q2 – what does Hoover think of that? Would people come DT for that? #bhamchat

  49. Rebecca & Bob Moody
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:30 p.m.

    Agree with @sidewalkfilm. Embracing the city as it can be is a good thing for all! #bhamchat

  50. Cynthia D. Miller
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:30 p.m.

    @bhamchat Q2: I think it is a great idea, just leave the Barons in Hoover. #bhamchat

  51. Rebecca & Bob Moody
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:30 p.m.

    Wish the Pig or a similar grocery store would come back to Five Points South #bhamchat

  52. Chris DePew
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:31 p.m.

    Q2 If the #Barons are on board it could be awesome. But it shouldn’t happen without them and it should be baseball only, no #UAB. #bhamchat

  53. Cynthia D. Miller
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:31 p.m.

    @sidewalkfilm Q2: I don’t think Hoover people would go downtown to watch them play, I live in Hoover. #bhamchat

  54. Todd
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:32 p.m.

    #bhamchat I support this far above & beyond the mess that is the entertainment district. @RailRoadPark brings breath of fresh life to city

  55. Cynthia D. Miller
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:32 p.m.

    @chris_depew Q2: I disagree, why should the Barons moving be any kind of condition to that? #bhamchat

  56. troy ramsay
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:32 p.m.

    Q2: I like the idea of a ballpark downtown. I agree the Barons would be the smart move. #bhamchat

  57. Rebecca & Bob Moody
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:32 p.m.

    Denver connected their city via mass transit to entertainment, i.e. Barons, BJCC, Alabama Outdoors, etc. #bhamchat

  58. Todd
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:33 p.m.

    #Bhamchat Q2: how many Hoover residents actually support the Barrons? Why no UAB? Would do a lot for city + university. LegionField=scary

  59. Cynthia D. Miller
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:33 p.m.

    @toddbob3 Birmingham has the potential for an amazing entertainment district if embraced properly as all the elements are there #bhamchat

  60. Sidewalk Film
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:33 p.m.

    Q2 – do you guys think people would come? #bhamchat

  61. troy ramsay
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:34 p.m.

    @sidewalkfilm yes #bhamchat

  62. Andre Natta
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:34 p.m.

    Q2 @toddbob3 I’ll tell you that living in Norwood, the entertainment district would give us a place close by. But love baseball! #bhamchat

  63. Cynthia D. Miller
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:34 p.m.

    @MoodyPaints What happened to the grocery store on Highland? #bhamchat

  64. Chris DePew
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:34 p.m.

    @thegeekwife Q2 If the #Barons don’t move, another affiliated team can’t come. Indy league wouldn’t be worth it. #bhamchat

  65. troy ramsay
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:34 p.m.

    Even if it’s not the Barons it should happen #bhamchat

  66. bhamchat
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:35 p.m.

    @toddbob3 UAB was mentioned in the background link we provided #bhamchat

  67. Rebecca & Bob Moody
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:35 p.m.

    Baseball park could be a very good thing @bhamchat #bhamchat I think Mayor Bell is trying during difficult funding times.

  68. Todd
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:36 p.m.

    #bhamchat @acnatta I agree Entertainment Dist would be great. But goals need to be reexamined (ie. football team) and politics are messy.

  69. Chris DePew
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:36 p.m.

    @toddbob3 Q2 #uab needs own football stadium. 2-sport stadiums suck for both sports. #bhamchat

  70. troy ramsay
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:37 p.m.

    RT @chris_depew: @toddbob3 Q2 #uab needs own football stadium. 2-sport stadiums suck for both sports. #bhamchat

  71. Rebecca & Bob Moody
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:37 p.m.

    @toddbob3 What do you consider in the ‘entertainment’ district? #bhamchat What’s the mess?

  72. Deontée Gordon
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:37 p.m.

    #bhamchat Q2 – I live right NEXT to Regions Park. I still support it being d/town. Much more in terms of residual ROI and atmosphere.

  73. troy ramsay
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:38 p.m.

    An OCS would be great for UAB #bhamchat

  74. Andre Natta
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:38 p.m.

    @toddbob3 I think sports fans said football – and the former mayor – BJCC said more floor space. #bhamchat

  75. Rebecca & Bob Moody
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:38 p.m.

    @thegeekwife Are you talking about Western? #bhamchat Still there but very hard to find parking…Pig had huge parking lot behind.

  76. bhamchat
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:41 p.m.

    Q3 in 3 minutes! #bhamchat

  77. Rebecca & Bob Moody
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:42 p.m.

    Funny how men talk sports as an attraction #bhamchat Women talk food and green space for kids. Downtown needs both…

  78. Chris DePew
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:43 p.m.

    Q2 I do think Bell had kind of a snotty reply when asked if he had talked to Petelos. So much for regional cooperation. #bhamchat

  79. Cynthia D. Miller
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:43 p.m.

    @MoodyPaints It was on the corner right off of 280 on the right, very hard to get in and out of is all I remember. #bhamchat

  80. Andre Natta
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:43 p.m.

    @MoodyPaints great point! #bhamchat

  81. troy ramsay
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:44 p.m.

    @thegeekwife yep that’s Western lol #bhamchat

  82. Andre Natta
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:44 p.m.

    @thegeekwife that’s the Western. Still there. #bhamchat

  83. Jamie Sandford
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:44 p.m.

    @MoodyPaints As a male, I’d rather see money spent on lowering I-20/59 than moving the Barons. Someone convince me otherwise. #bhamchat

  84. Cynthia D. Miller
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:45 p.m.

    @jsandford @MoodyPaints I so agree! #bhamchat

  85. troy ramsay
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:46 p.m.

    do we have a ballpark figure for a downtown ballpark? #bhamchat

  86. bhamchat
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:46 p.m.

    Q3 The first two Qs were focused on downtown #bham. What about the rest of the city? Is there enough being done? #bhamchat

  87. Dave Cowart
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:46 p.m.

    @jsandford wouldn’t that be federal/state dollars, not city? #bhamchat

  88. Rebecca & Bob Moody
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:47 p.m.

    @acnatta Not a big sports fan…sorry ;-( #bhamchat

  89. Lindsey McAdory
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:48 p.m.

    Q3 #bhamchat another Phillips academy school would be awesome maybe on the west side of town

  90. Stacey Hood
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:48 p.m.

    Why is the answer to everything always to build something new? Why not repurpose existing buildings, areas? #bhamchat

  91. John Currie
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:48 p.m.

    @jsandford my understanding is the I20/59 project would be paid for mostly with federal and state funds #bhamchat

  92. Andre Natta
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:48 p.m.

    @MoodyPaints why apologizing? It’s important for a balance for a city to be successful when it’s all said and done. #bhamchat

  93. Chris DePew
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:48 p.m.

    @jsandford You can watch the #barons downtown in 2 years or wait for your great grandkids to drive on sunken 20/59 #bhamchat #aldot_so_slow

  94. Todd
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:48 p.m.

    RT @StaceyHood Why is the answer to everything always to build something new? Why not repurpose existing buildings, areas? #bhamchat

  95. Rebecca & Bob Moody
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:49 p.m.

    @bhamchat I’ll say it again – I think mass transit is the solution to connect all parts of our city #bhamchat ALDOT is NOT the solution…

  96. motionmind
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:49 p.m.

    @StaceyHood Because building new is often MUCH cheaper. #bhamchat

  97. troy ramsay
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:49 p.m.

    RT @MoodyPaints: @bhamchat I’ll say it again – I think mass transit is the solution to connect all parts of our city #bhamchat ALDOT is …

  98. Donnie Garvich
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:50 p.m.

    @StaceyHood #bhamchat agree. We have some AMAZING, but empty, buildings. Need more incentives for businesses to move in.

  99. Sidewalk Film
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:50 p.m.

    @MoodyPaints I don’t think people would use it here – we are a car city. 🙂 #bhamchat

  100. Cynthia D. Miller
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:50 p.m.

    @MoodyPaints @bhamchat I agree but buses aren’t the answer. #bhamchat

  101. Rebecca & Bob Moody
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:50 p.m.

    @jsandford YAY! Quality of life downtown needs to begin with everyday benefits rather than ‘events’ #bhamchat

  102. Andre Natta
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:51 p.m.

    @motionmind not necessarily. Demolition and removal with construction normally costs more 9/10 times #bhamchat cc @staceyhood

  103. Sidewalk Film
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:51 p.m.

    @dgarvich @staceyhood Agree – there are so many beautiful buildings that just need some TLC #bhamchat

  104. Stacey Hood
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:51 p.m.

    @motionmind So the older buildings decay and rot away…causing more work in the future? #bhamchat

  105. troy ramsay
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:52 p.m.

    I would use buses but our system does’nt work for me #bhamchat

  106. motionmind
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:52 p.m.

    @acnatta That depends entirely on the original building materials, site hazards, etc… #bhamchat

  107. Amy Warren
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:52 p.m.

    RT @sidewalkfilm: @dgarvich @staceyhood Agree – there are so many beautiful buildings that just need some TLC #bhamchat

  108. Rebecca & Bob Moody
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:52 p.m.

    @thegeekwife Agree! Maybe a combo with light rail – studies have been done in the past #bhamchat

  109. Donnie Garvich
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:52 p.m.

    @sidewalkfilm @staceyhood #bhamchat – business is a reason to live downtown, living downtown is reason to buy/hang downtown.

  110. John Currie
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:53 p.m.

    @motionmind several grants and tax credits can also be made available when restoring buildings #bhamchat #bhamchat

  111. Stacey Hood
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:53 p.m.

    For example, WHY do we need another baseball stadium? What’s wrong with the Met? How about some money for education? #bhamchat

  112. motionmind
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:53 p.m.

    @StaceyHood That’s pretty much the routine I’ve seen in most second-tier cities like the ‘Ham #bhamchat

  113. bhamchat
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:53 p.m.

    Re: Q3 so folks don’t think that areas outside aren’t getting enough atteniont? #bhamchat

  114. Rebecca & Bob Moody
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:53 p.m.

    Many of the downtown buildings are historic. Are tax credits still available for that? #bhamchat

  115. Rebecca Pugh
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:54 p.m.

    jumping in – I would LOVE and want to live downtown – but can not afford to buy and rent is $$$$$$$$ #bhamchat

  116. motionmind
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:54 p.m.

    @johnmcurrie Very true, Savannah, GA was the king of getting grants to renovate, even if just one wall was standing. #bhamchat #bhamchat

  117. Cynthia D. Miller
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:54 p.m.

    @MoodyPaints Absolutely agree light rail will carry Bham into the next century. #bhamchat

  118. Donnie Garvich
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:54 p.m.

    @bhamchat Q3 #bhamchat I’m a fan of centralization. The surrounding areas are currently thriving to the detriment of where we all work!

  119. Stacey Hood
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:54 p.m.

    I’d like to see more repurposed bdlgs. personally. Stop this new building. Give people a reason to come back downtown #bhamchat

  120. Rebecca & Bob Moody
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:55 p.m.

    @StaceyHood NOW you’re talking! Education is the 1st problem Bham needs to solve! #bhamchat

  121. motionmind
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:55 p.m.

    @StaceyHood The Met doesn’t belong to Birmingham does it? Also, I’d consider that a suburban stadium. #bhamchat

  122. Andre Natta
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:55 p.m.

    @MoodyPaints the programs available in AL are not as helpful as programs in other states (used to do it for a living) #bhamchat

  123. Andre Natta
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:56 p.m.

    @MoodyPaints the credits available are federal, not at the state level. Most states have both #bhamchat

  124. Chris DePew
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:56 p.m.

    @bhamchat responded with one but forgot #bhamchat tag. Ugh.

  125. Todd
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:56 p.m.

    #bhamchat lots of big ideas being thrown around re: revitalization. I would like to see a caucus and a comprehensive plan. cont’d…

  126. Andre Natta
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:56 p.m.

    @dgarvich when we asked Q3, we were thinking about parts of #bham like Woodlawn, Ensley, Avondale, etc. #bhamchat

  127. Jon_Lewis
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:57 p.m.

    Better late than never. hello! #bhamchat

  128. John Currie
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:58 p.m.

    @motionmind Regions Park (Hoover Met) is owned by the City of Hoover #bhamchat

  129. Stacey Hood
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:58 p.m.

    Does that business plan the BBA was throwing around have anything like this in it? #bhamchat

  130. Jon_Lewis
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:58 p.m.

    RT @thegeekwife: @MoodyPaints Absolutely agree light rail will carry Bham into the next century. #bhamchat

  131. Todd
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:58 p.m.

    #bhamchat to include both new and repurposed buildings. Also how to connect dif areas within downtown and suburbs (which i think is key)

  132. motionmind
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:58 p.m.

    @StaceyHood It’s really kind of insulting that the Birmingham Barons play in Hoover, just emotional, but you can’t ignore emotions #bhamchat

  133. Cynthia D. Miller
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:58 p.m.

    Q3: These areas are in bad need of attention but we have to start somewhere, why not downtown? #bhamchat

  134. Donnie Garvich
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:59 p.m.

    @acnatta #bhamchat eesh, my bad. I was thinking of the next ring out. Those areas need help badly. Growing up in Tarrant I know this. 😉

  135. troy ramsay
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:59 p.m.

    Q3: Is’nt Collegeville still cut-off from the rest of the city? #bhamchat

  136. Jamie Sandford
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:59 p.m.

    @StaceyHood We’ll find out next Thursday night at RR Park. #bhamchat

  137. Cynthia D. Miller
    Sept. 14, 2010, 7:59 p.m.

    @Jon_Lewis Welcome! #bhamchat

  138. Donnie Garvich
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8 p.m.

    @motionmind @staceyhood RE: Barons – They get better attendance than the Oakland A’s. #bhamchat

  139. Jamie Sandford
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8 p.m.

    @bhamchat Every day I drive past the Leer Tower, I cringe that the developers are letting that go to waste. #bhamchat

  140. Jon_Lewis
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8 p.m.

    Q3 – the issue, once again, is that each of these areas has its own government and does not come under the Bham umbrella #bhamchat

  141. Cynthia D. Miller
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:01 p.m.

    @motionmind @StaceyHood Why?? Hoover is a Suburb of Birmingham. #bhamchat

  142. Jon_Lewis
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:01 p.m.

    I missed a lot, but I think a ballpark near the park is an incredible idea, and the Barons should be their too! #bhamchat

  143. Andre Natta
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:02 p.m.

    Q3 @Jon_Lewis actually the question was not about the suburbs but about the neighborhoods like Smithfield, Ensley, Woodlawn, etc. #bhamchat

  144. John Currie
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:02 p.m.

    @jsandford couldn’t agree more re: Leer Tower..beautiful structure just wasting away #bhamchat

  145. Rebecca & Bob Moody
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:02 p.m.

    @Jon_Lewis Yes, fought that battle under David Vann. Not sure it can every be solved now, so we have to work with what we have #bhamchat

  146. Jon_Lewis
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:02 p.m.

    @thegeekwife Not really. Ask Mayor Petelos, and I’m sure he wants you to know that Hoover is its own city. #bhamchat

  147. Jamie Sandford
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:02 p.m.

    @bhamchat Exactly. It’s this sentiment that’s killing us as a region. RT @thegeekwife Why?? Hoover is a Suburb of Birmingham. #bhamchat

  148. Jon_Lewis
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:03 p.m.

    @acnatta Oh, my bad. #bhamchat

  149. Chris DePew
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:03 p.m.

    Q3 #bham will struggle to rebuild residential base until schools get radical overhaul. #bhamchat

  150. Sidewalk Film
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:03 p.m.

    @johnmcurrie @jsandford love that building and so many others! #bhamchat

  151. Donnie Garvich
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:03 p.m.

    @Jon_Lewis #bhamchat we need Barons fans first! What’s with everyone here being Braves fans when the Barons are a White Sox team?

  152. bhamchat
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:03 p.m.

    .FYI – You don’t have to respond to us, just use the #bhamchat hashtag 🙂 Thanks!

  153. Jon_Lewis
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:04 p.m.

    @MoodyPaints Agreed, but what do we have? Lots of different chiefs. #bhamchat

  154. Cynthia D. Miller
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:04 p.m.

    @Jon_Lewis I have lived in Hoover many, many years and I have always considered a suburb of Bham. #bhamchat

  155. Rebecca & Bob Moody
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:04 p.m.

    I love what I see happening in Woodlawn & Norwood. People are really trying to reclaim neighborhoods! #bhamchat

  156. motionmind
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:04 p.m.

    @thegeekwife Because Hoover has done all it can to isolate itself from Bham financially. Most there wouldn’t consider it a suburb. #bhamchat

  157. Stacey Hood
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:04 p.m.

    @motionmind I get emotional about Sewer Bond issue, the lack of leadership & progression in the area also, it’s understandable. #bhamchat

  158. Chris DePew
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:04 p.m.

    Q3 Would like to see more emphasis on industrial recruitment. Toys are fun but factories, dist. centers, etc are the job makers #bhamchat

  159. troy ramsay
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:05 p.m.

    A Braves team would be my 2nd choice behind the Barons #bhamchat

  160. Rebecca & Bob Moody
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:05 p.m.

    @chris_depew DITTO! Schools first, then families will move back in….#bhamchat

  161. Jon_Lewis
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:05 p.m.

    We are Braves fans because we can drive to the games. #bhamchat

  162. Jon_Lewis
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:06 p.m.

    Hoover is a suburb of Birmingham just like Mtn. Brook, Homewood, Vestavia, etc., but they each have their own financial structure #bhamchat

  163. Martin W
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:06 p.m.

    #bhamchat – food deserts are a major problem in the development efforts. also for long term health of residents.

  164. Cynthia D. Miller
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:07 p.m.

    @motionmind Then they need to learn the def of suburb: A residential district located on the outskirts of a city #bhamchat

  165. Jamie Sandford
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:07 p.m.

    @bhamchat Let’s not forget that western Jeff. Co. tried to become its own county when Bham was still Elyton. #FracturedEvenThen #bhamchat

  166. Rebecca Pugh
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:07 p.m.

    I moved back to Bham from Tampa because I love this city. &would like 2 see more progressive folks supporting things in Birmingham #bhamchat

  167. bhamchat
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:08 p.m.

    Q4 – inspired by @jsandford – what will it take for us to view Birmingham as a region? #bhamchat #bham

  168. bhamterminal
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:08 p.m.

    RT @bhamchat: Q4 – inspired by @jsandford – what will it take for us to view Birmingham as a region? #bhamchat #bham

  169. Andre Natta
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:08 p.m.

    RT @bhamchat: Q4 – inspired by @jsandford – what will it take for us to view Birmingham as a region? #bhamchat #bham

  170. Rebecca & Bob Moody
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:08 p.m.

    @StaceyHood Sewer bond issue…haven’t even gotten my bill yet and I’m dreading it. Emotional or ANGRY! #bhamchat

  171. Chris DePew
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:09 p.m.

    A lot of would-be hipsters have resentment for #overthemountain and #shelbycounty. That’s no more helpful than suburban paranoids. #bhamchat

  172. Cynthia D. Miller
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:09 p.m.

    @Rebecca_Pugh I would agree. I moved back from Louisville. Would love to see same suburb cohesiveness as there. #bhamchat

  173. Jon_Lewis
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:09 p.m.

    Regional cooperation and a regional structure. #bhamchat

  174. Donnie Garvich
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:09 p.m.

    @bhamchat Q4 #bhamchat people doing more than just working here, IMO. People take more pride in where they live than where they work.

  175. John Currie
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:10 p.m.

    @rebecca_pugh same here…I was living in St Pete but jumped at the chance to come back! #bhamchat

  176. Cynthia D. Miller
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:10 p.m.

    @acnatta Q4: Regional cohesiveness like I mentioned about Louisville and other places have. #bhamchat

  177. troy ramsay
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:10 p.m.

    RT @Jon_Lewis: Regional cooperation and a regional structure. #bhamchat

  178. Rebecca & Bob Moody
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:11 p.m.

    @acnatta We need something we can all point to with pride. Maybe it’s a team, or a downtown park, or our history, I don’t know… #bhamchat

  179. Jon_Lewis
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:11 p.m.

    Nashville is a great example, but it is a more liberal town. #bhamchat

  180. Eat Birmingham
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:11 p.m.

    Q4 strong Core: don’t reinvent the wheel #bhamchat “You can’t rely on bringing people downtown, you have to put them there.” – Jane Jacobs

  181. Jamie Sandford
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:12 p.m.

    @bhamchat Step 1: Pick up a Birmingham/Jones Valley history book and catch yourself up on what we’ve been through….as a region. #bhamchat

  182. Jon_Lewis
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:12 p.m.

    @MoodyPaints UAB and Childrens Hospital seems to be what the Southside is all about and what we have pride in here. #bhamchat

  183. John Currie
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:12 p.m.

    I agree with the general sentiment of cooperation. the BR communities seem to have little interest in the advancement of Bham #bhamchat

  184. Rebecca & Bob Moody
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:13 p.m.

    MAYBE it’s just a GREAT marketing plan! Like I love NY! We’re marketers here. I believe in Birmingham has possibilities…#bhamchat

  185. Jon_Lewis
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:13 p.m.

    @MoodyPaints The Hat logo Larry endorsed doesn’t do it for you? #bhamchat

  186. Cynthia D. Miller
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:13 p.m.

    @johnmcurrie The reason for that is fear. We need to change that first. #bhamchat

  187. Donnie Garvich
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:14 p.m.

    @MoodyPaints ooooh, I like that. #bhamchat

  188. Rebecca Pugh
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:14 p.m.

    @EatBham – I would love to be put there – but to rent downtown is impossible the prices are crazy high! #bhamchat

  189. Jon_Lewis
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:14 p.m.

    We have great events, restaurants, etc. here, but it seems as though something is missing. #bhamchat

  190. bhamchat
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:15 p.m.

    RT @jsandford: Step 1: Pick up a #bham/Jones Valley history book & catch yourself up on what we’ve been through – as a region. #bhamchat

  191. Rebecca & Bob Moody
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:15 p.m.

    @Jon_Lewis Nashville has country music…The city revolves around it. #bhamchat We used to have a jazz community? #bhamchat

  192. Rebecca Pugh
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:15 p.m.

    @johnmcurrie Ha! love that! Bham is a great town that folks need to believe in and support, rebuilding, ed – so much to grow #bhamchat

  193. Jamie Sandford
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:15 p.m.

    @bhamchat Our initiatives downtown are often fractured. geographically. Contiguity would help. @RailroadPark might help that. #bhamchat

  194. Jon_Lewis
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:15 p.m.

    @MoodyPaints Yes, but the city took off in 1992 after Mayor Bredesen was elected. He got things done. #bhamchat

  195. Rebecca & Bob Moody
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:16 p.m.

    @Jon_Lewis You crack me up! #bhamchat – no, the Larry hat doesn’t work…

  196. Donnie Garvich
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:16 p.m.

    @MoodyPaints @jon_lewis we still have a talented music scene. No media support for it though. #bhamchat

  197. Chris DePew
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:17 p.m.

    Q4 All the wrongs of the civil rights era are still a dark cloud over #bham. We never totally healed from that. #bhamchat

  198. Jon_Lewis
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:17 p.m.

    @MoodyPaints I keep waiting for the rabbit to come out. It reminds me of Alice and Wonderland. #bhamchat

  199. John Currie
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:17 p.m.

    @dgarvich agree! the music scene here has long been a strong suit #bhamchat

  200. Jon_Lewis
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:18 p.m.

    @chris_depew I don’t know that I agree. We keep bringing it up. Does everyone else? People LOVE this city when they come. #bhamchat

  201. Deontée Gordon
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:18 p.m.

    @eatbhm I knew I loved you for a reason. You just quoted Jane Jacobs. #win #bhamchat

  202. Rebecca Pugh
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:18 p.m.

    here here! arts and music scene – did anyone come to artwalk, we have talented folks in Bham #bhamchat

  203. Jim Little
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:19 p.m.

    I think things like a new baseball park downtown that gets people downtown for things other than business will start to unite#bhamchat

  204. Sandy
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:19 p.m.

    @sidewalkfilm ok just saw the post. This is going to be the best year yet! Where’s the outdoor fest going to be located? #bhamchat

  205. Cynthia D. Miller
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:19 p.m.

    @Jon_Lewis @chris_depew Q4:But you can’t mention Bham without someone mentioning the CR Era here. #bhamchat

  206. Rebecca & Bob Moody
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:19 p.m.

    @chris_depew Maybe we should take pride in the fact that our history hurts us…At least it shows we’re remorseful! #bhamchat

  207. Jon_Lewis
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:19 p.m.

    @Rebecca_Pugh And SIdewalk Film next week is awesome! Greek Food festival! There is a ton. #bhamchat

  208. Jim Little
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:19 p.m.

    I think things like a new baseball park downtown that gets people downtown for things other than business will start to unite #bhamchat

  209. Sidewalk Film
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:20 p.m.

    @Jon_Lewis Yes people do – we bring in over 100 out of town filmmakers to the city & r surprised about what a great place this is #bhamchat

  210. troy ramsay
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:20 p.m.

    #bhamchat Speaking of good music you all should come see this http://tinyurl.com/2dbxawa

  211. Donnie Garvich
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:20 p.m.

    @Rebecca_Pugh played BAAM and attended ArtWalk, both were awesome events! #bhamchat

  212. Jon_Lewis
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:20 p.m.

    @MoodyPaints Good idea. The civil rights museum was a start of that. #bhamchat

  213. Jamie Sandford
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:20 p.m.

    @chris_depew As a white male, what we have in civil rights history here shows we can be ugly and we can work to rise above ugly. #bhamchat

  214. Jon_Lewis
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:20 p.m.

    @sidewalkfilm A friend of mine came from Corpus Christi just for the event two years ago. #bhamchat

  215. Sidewalk Film
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:21 p.m.

    @sandybirmingham outdoor space is bwteen 3rd ave N and 4th ave N on 19th St – live music, FOOD and drinks! #bhamchat

  216. Jim Little
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:21 p.m.

    I don’t see what’s wrong with the civil rights era. We should take pride that citizens help change the entire south #bhamchat

  217. Jamie Sandford
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:21 p.m.

    @chris_depew But if you look in the aforementioned history books, the civil rights era is but a sliver in our history. #bhamchat

  218. Deontée Gordon
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:22 p.m.

    #bhamchat @eatbhm pretty much nailed it. Birmingham needs a strong and vibrant downtown/core. Make it practically asinine to live elsewhere.

  219. bhamchat
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:22 p.m.

    Q5 (LAST Q) Do you think that Birmingham is “closed” or “open” to a new future? #bhamchat

  220. Jon_Lewis
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:22 p.m.

    @J_W_Little I think you will see a lot of people go straight from work. One Wed., a lot of people come over to @Cafe_Dupont #bhamchat

  221. Donnie Garvich
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:22 p.m.

    @sidewalkfilm THIS needs to be the entertainment district IMO. We don’t need to build a new one! #bhamchat

  222. Rebecca Pugh
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:23 p.m.

    @dgarvich we have some great events here in Bham and most happen Downtown! #bhamchat

  223. Rebecca & Bob Moody
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:23 p.m.

    @bhamchat OMG, are you serious? Of course we have to believe that Bham is open to a new future! That’s why we live here! #bhamchat

  224. Cynthia D. Miller
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:23 p.m.

    @bhamchat Q5: Definitely open. #bhamchat

  225. Jon_Lewis
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:23 p.m.

    Going back a little – public transp is one major obstacle in my opinion. We need to attack that, and Light Rail would be great! #bhamchat

  226. Jon_Lewis
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:23 p.m.

    However, as @acnatta has said, “it would be nice to at least have buses.” #bhamchat

  227. troy ramsay
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:24 p.m.

    I do. Ther one’s that run the show sometimes I’m not sure. #bhamchat

  228. Chris DePew
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:24 p.m.

    @jsandford The history is very important. But sadly our brand around the world is dogs and hoses. Civic self esteem is awful here. #bhamchat

  229. Jon_Lewis
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:24 p.m.

    “Birmingham” is open to a new future, but are the other 30 some odd municipalities? And, will they join? #bhamchat

  230. John Currie
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:24 p.m.

    Q5 Birmingham proper is open…Birmingham metro is NOT (just look at the comments on al.com) #bhamchat

  231. Sidewalk Film
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:24 p.m.

    @Jon_Lewis That is great! We love hosting folks from out of town! #bhamchat

  232. Jim Little
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:24 p.m.

    @jsandford the civil rights era is the most momentous part of our history, & we should take pride that the movement happened here #bhamchat

  233. Andre Natta
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:25 p.m.

    @Jon_Lewis no, I said most successful transit systems have buses to connect to the other components #bhamchat

  234. Jon_Lewis
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:25 p.m.

    @chris_depew Does the world think dogs and hoses or Alabama football first? #bhamchat

  235. troy ramsay
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:25 p.m.

    RT @johnmcurrie: Q5 Birmingham proper is open…Birmingham metro is NOT (just look at the comments on al.com) #bhamchat

  236. Cynthia D. Miller
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:25 p.m.

    Q5: I agree with @Jon_Lewis , it is open but light rail needs to be part of that future. #bhamchat

  237. Jon_Lewis
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:25 p.m.

    @acnatta I’m sorry. I thought you would love light rail, but would take buses as a start (agree that both are needed). #bhamchat

  238. Jon_Lewis
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:26 p.m.

    RT @sidewalkfilm: @Jon_Lewis That is great! We love hosting folks from out of town! #bhamchat

  239. bhamchat
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:26 p.m.

    We hope folks will answer Q5 as it is the basis for tomorrow’s Dear Birmingham column on @bhamterminal #bhamchat

  240. Jamie Sandford
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:27 p.m.

    @J_W_Little Not denying that it was imp. It was an event in time that changed the world, but isn’t the definition of our city. #bhamchat

  241. Rebecca & Bob Moody
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:27 p.m.

    @Jon_Lewis We elect our representatives in each of these municipalities. We MUST make sure that their viewpoints match our vision #bhamchat

  242. Jon_Lewis
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:27 p.m.

    While this doesn’t directly address Q5, I spoke to several Penn State fans down here, and they loved our city and the people. #bhamchat

  243. Jim Little
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:28 p.m.

    Whether or not bham is closed or open is irrelevant the future is coming and the city gov & biz leaders will act in the interest #bhamchat

  244. Jon_Lewis
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:28 p.m.

    @MoodyPaints But, that’s part of the problem. We only elect the ones in OUR city, not the whole region. #bhamchat

  245. bhamchat
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:28 p.m.

    Anyone have any links or info to share with the rest of the folks tonight? #bhamchat

  246. Jim Little
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:28 p.m.

    Of the region and will drag the naysayees kicking and screaming if they have too #bhamchat

  247. Jon_Lewis
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:29 p.m.

    Not to get too out there, but a new State Constitution might help as well. Why should the State vote on local issues? #bhamchat

  248. socialmediabham
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:29 p.m.

    @EatBHM great quote there! Hits Q4 on the nose! #bhamchat

  249. Cynthia D. Miller
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:29 p.m.

    @bhamchat We have a film fliming in the city right now which I think is exciting stuff. #bhamchat

  250. Rebecca & Bob Moody
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:29 p.m.

    @Jon_Lewis But if the ones in OUR cities are willing to cooperate with the others, we should know that…#bhamchat Some are NOT!

  251. Cynthia D. Miller
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:30 p.m.

    @bhamchat We have a film filming in the city right now which I think is exciting stuff. #bhamchat

  252. Jon_Lewis
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:30 p.m.

    @MoodyPaints Agreed!!! #bhamchat

  253. Jon_Lewis
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:30 p.m.

    @thegeekwife What film? #bhamchat

  254. troy ramsay
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:30 p.m.

    UAB is having a blood drive next week #bhamchat

  255. Chris DePew
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:30 p.m.

    Q5 #bham is open to change if it doesn’t cost anything, you can park at the door and it doesn’t interfere with church or football. #bhamchat

  256. Rhodes Davis
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:30 p.m.

    #bhamchat Parents need to get comfy w/ taking kids downtown. I do but how many fellow outliers do?

  257. Donnie Garvich
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:30 p.m.

    @thegeekwife I saw them filming the other day. Any word on what it’s about? They were at The Lyric. #bhamchat

  258. Sidewalk Film
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:31 p.m.

    my plug – Sidewalk is next weekend in Downtown. Come check it out if you have never been. www.sidewalkfest.com #bhamchat

  259. bhamterminal
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:31 p.m.

    RT @bhamchat: Q5 (LAST Q) Do you think that Birmingham is “closed” or “open” to a new future? #bhamchat #bham

  260. Andre Natta
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:31 p.m.

    RT @bhamchat: Q5 (LAST Q) Do you think that Birmingham is “closed” or “open” to a new future? #bhamchat #bham

  261. Cynthia D. Miller
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:31 p.m.

    @Jon_Lewis The film October Baby was in my husband’s building downtown filming today with John Schneider. #bhamchat

  262. Donnie Garvich
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:32 p.m.

    @RhodesDavis took my two to artwalk, was awesome for them! #bhamchat

  263. Jim Little
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:32 p.m.

    @Jon_Lewis yeah the local govs cant do much under the restrictions of the constitution but that will take the whole state 2 change #bhamchat

  264. Jon_Lewis
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:32 p.m.

    RT @sidewalkfilm: my plug – Sidewalk is next weekend in Downtown. Come check it out if you have never been. www.sidewalkfest.com #bhamchat

  265. Donnie Garvich
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:32 p.m.

    RT @sidewalkfilm: my plug – Sidewalk is next weekend in Downtown. Come check it out if you have never been. www.sidewalkfest.com #bhamchat

  266. Rural Alabama
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:32 p.m.

    RT @sidewalkfilm: my plug – Sidewalk is next weekend in Downtown. Come check it out if you have never been. www.sidewalkfest.com #bhamchat

  267. Jon_Lewis
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:32 p.m.

    @thegeekwife What building? #bhamchat

  268. Cynthia D. Miller
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:32 p.m.

    @dgarvich It is about a girl traveling from Bham to N.O and on the way she meets her birth mother in Mobile. #bhamchat

  269. troy ramsay
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:32 p.m.

    RT @sidewalkfilm: my plug – Sidewalk is next weekend in Downtown. Come check it out if you have never been. www.sidewalkfest.com #bhamchat

  270. bhamchat
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:33 p.m.

    Thanks to everyone for participating this evening! We’ll see you next week for #bhamchat! We’ll share the archive soon.

  271. Jon_Lewis
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:33 p.m.

    @bhamchat Thanks to @acnatta and @bhamterminal. Goodnight everyone! #bhamchat

  272. Rebecca & Bob Moody
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:33 p.m.

    @thegeekwife I’ll have to check it out…Sounds interesting #bhamchat #sidewalkfilm

  273. Cynthia D. Miller
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:34 p.m.

    Thank you everyone have a great night. #bhamchat

  274. Donnie Garvich
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:34 p.m.

    @bhamchat thanks for hosting yet again. Good one tonight! 🙂 #bhamchat

  275. Sidewalk Film
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:34 p.m.

    @bhamchat Thanks had a great time chatting with everyone!! #bhamchat

  276. John Currie
    Sept. 14, 2010, 8:34 p.m.

    first time joining the chat! had a great time! #bhamchat
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