I had passed by the granite building at the corner of 4th Avenue North and 17th Street North countless times, never giving it more than a glance. Like many older buildings in downtown Birmingham, it appeared worn and forgotten, blending into the streetscape. I had never noticed the fluorescent metal signage or the Masonic symbols…
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Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to attend ULI Alabama’s project tour highlighting Navigate Communities’ efforts on housing and community revitalization and reimagining the construction process. Navigate Communities, a nonprofit affordable housing consultant, is currently building housing in the Goldwater Estates area of the Titusville community in Birmingham, Alabama. Located along 6th Avenue South…
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