In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, host Dane Carlson speaks with David Fleming, president and CEO of Rev Birmingham, about transforming Birmingham from an industrial city into a thriving service economy centered around healthcare and education. Fleming discusses how his organization fosters downtown vibrancy by preserving historic character, supporting local businesses that "make the city cool," ensuring economic and racial diversity, and collaborating with various municipal authorities to create a downtown that attracts over 30 million annual visitors while maintaining its unique identity.

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Special Guest: David Fleming.

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Links:

• REV Birmingham is creating vibrant places
• Downtown Birmingham
• David Fleming | LinkedIn
• REV Birmingham (@revbham) • Instagram
• REV Birmingham - Facebook
• REV Birmingham: Overview | LinkedIn
• Downtown Birmingham (@downtownbhm) • Instagram
• Downtown BHM - Facebook
• Downtown Birmingham: Overview | LinkedIn
• Downtowns will evolve and survive - Birmingham Business Journal
• Do Business - Downtown Birmingham
• The Death and Life of Great American Cities (50th Anniversary Edition) by Jane Jacobs