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The business are moving to streets where there are more businesses because that will attract more people. People don't want to shop where there are just as many empty spaces as there are stores.

Birmingham is the place to be because its alive with college students and people who work here during the day and the night.

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Exploring Birmingham FLC 2007 University of Alabama at Birmingham FLC Info Also, Facebook Group: Exploring Birmingham FLC on the UAB network

Exploring Birmingham FLC 2007 University of Alabama at Birmingham FLC Info Also, Facebook Group: Exploring Birmingham FLC on the UAB network

Exploring Birmingham FLC 2007 University of Alabama at Birmingham FLC Info Also, Facebook Group: Exploring Birmingham FLC on the UAB network

It was for history. I agree with both Katie and Danielle because the idea was to keep it intact. The intention was most likely for it to become a bustling market place, but unfortunately that has yet to happen.

A park can serve purpose for any function. You can meet people, study, smoke, or simply enjoy the fresh air.You can bring pets or just people watch at the park. Whatever you can think of…you can usually do at a park as long as it’s inside the means of respecting the other people who use it.

I think it would be better if people couldn’t automatically tell what they were for. The idea of a receptacle is a good one. The idea of more and being less apparent is even more appealing.