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Old 05-06-2013, 02:58 PM
 
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Do you think you could get the people in Alabama to get out and walk? A lot of the urban renewal -close off the streets failed because no one wanted to get out of their cars to shop.
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Old 05-06-2013, 08:39 PM
 
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Do you think you could get the people in Alabama to get out and walk? A lot of the urban renewal -close off the streets failed because no one wanted to get out of their cars to shop.
Well, downtown Indianapolis was once dead but over time they managed to get people back. Indiana is a conservative state like Alabama so it is possible to turn it around. Historically, downtown Birmingham had loads of people walking around prior to the 1950's. I would look at the black and white photos as the streets were packed. This was before places like Galleria or Century Plaza even existed. It does have the environment with plenty of potential. The ball rests with the developers and city leaders to help make something happen putting politics and social issues aside. If Indy can turn it's downtown around so can Birmingham. I do know it can be done because I grew up in the inner city and seen some positive changes.
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Old 05-07-2013, 08:09 PM
 
Location: Hoover, Alabama
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Well, downtown Indianapolis was once dead but over time they managed to get people back. Indiana is a conservative state like Alabama so it is possible to turn it around. Historically, downtown Birmingham had loads of people walking around prior to the 1950's. I would look at the black and white photos as the streets were packed. This was before places like Galleria or Century Plaza even existed. It does have the environment with plenty of potential. The ball rests with the developers and city leaders to help make something happen putting politics and social issues aside. If Indy can turn it's downtown around so can Birmingham. I do know it can be done because I grew up in the inner city and seen some positive changes.
Corrupt city politics aren't rampant in Indy to my knowledge.
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Old 05-08-2013, 12:41 PM
 
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Corrupt city politics aren't rampant in Indy to my knowledge.
No, Indy is fortunate to not have a corrupt city council and mayor.
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Old 07-08-2013, 11:29 PM
 
Location: South Austin near Wm Cannon and South First
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I would venture to guess that Birmingham, England is no where near as diverse as Birmingham, Alabama.
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Old 07-09-2013, 09:14 AM
 
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I would venture to guess that Birmingham, England is no where near as diverse as Birmingham, Alabama.
Why would you guess that? Its a major city in England, which tend to be very diverse. A quick google shows Birmingham, England to be no different.
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Old 09-11-2013, 09:55 AM
 
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Birmingham Uk, is one of the most diverse cities in Europe and probably more diverse than Birmingham, AL with over 100 languages spoken.

Thanks for the photos from your trip urbanologist, I come from Birmingham UK and have always wanted to go to B'ham, AL. I hope to go one day.

I am setting up a website/project about the two cities if you are interested in joining in with any information pictures you may have?
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