We ♡ Birmingham!

Why is Birmingham, Alabama called "The Magic City"?

Between 1902-1912 there was explosive growth downtown around 1st Avenue North and 20th Street. The city sprung up "overnight. Downtown developed from low-rise residential to mid-rise commercial "like magic".

Why is Birmingham, Alabama called "Steel City"?

Birmingham is the only place in the world where significant amounts of iron ore, limestone and coal - the three minerals needed to produce steel - can be found in close proximity. This lead to Birmingham being a huge steel town.

Check out some of our favorite organizations:

RED MOUNTAIN MAKERS

MAKE

Make cool things with cool people.

CODE FOR BIRMINGHAM

CODE

Strengthening the community via civic hacking.

BLACK WARRIOR RIVERKEEPER

HELP

We volunteer as much time as possible to good causes.

The city is full of wonderful businesses and ideas: