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Leeds Main Street granted $30,500 to revitalize downtown district

The Leeds Main Street program has been granted $30,500 from the Truist Foundation, with the funds to go towards revitalizing the historic downtown district area, said an announcement on Monday.

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City of Birmingham Sprucing Up Downtown with Holiday Ornament Trail

A series of hand painted ornaments will soon be on display along 20th St. in downtown Birmingham.

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Design

Mural art as economic "calling cards" for Alabama towns

If you've traveled to different cities in Alabama lately, you may have noticed a surge in street art. The city of Monroeville features a mural depicting a mob scene from Harper Lee's novel "To Kill a Mockingbird." That may seem like a nod to the late writer Harper Lee, who lived in that Monroe County town. But for many municipalities, art is being used as a strategic tool to attract visitors and businesses.

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DesignEconomic Vitality

Foley expands downtown facade grant program to boost accessibility, clarity

A program credited with revitalizing downtown Foley is getting an update aimed at making it easier for property owners and merchants to improve their buildings.

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Economic Vitality

Madison leaders launch new entertainment district to boost downtown business

Area leaders in Madison are showing off a brand-new place for entertainment! City leaders, business owners, and the community converged on Historic downtown Madison for the official launch of the area's new entertainment district.

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