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

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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