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People who know me know that I can go on practically ad infinitum about the cool things that are happening around town, especially in what I have begun to refer to as the Renaissance District. I tell myself that I coined that phrase, but it’s possible that I heard someone else say it and it stuck. Sounds like a Byron Berry thing, actually. Anyway, regardless of who thought of it first, renaissance is an apt descriptor for Montgomery’s downtown district, which has undergone a vertiable evolution in the last 180 days. If you haven’t noticed, then you probably just haven’t been down here, so come and take a look! Check out what’s happening at the Lofts at Montgomery Fair on Dexter Ave., or at 29 & 31 S. Court Street, which you can read about in this issue. Whether your thing is country music or rap, the outdoor movies or musical theatre, the calendar features a line-up of events that are certain keep your Saturday’s tied up all summer. And if you can’t find anything at all that suits you, just head on down to The House - meet your friends, listen to live music and just see and be seen. Sometimes there’s just nothing better. Finally, whether you dwell in the city center or in the outskirts, I know you’ll find some cool ideas for your home in our feature, Trends In Urban Living. These trends are not only hot, they’re eco-conscious and will make you feel like you’re livin’ a green life, so check them out... ...and I’ll see you at The House.
Downtown News Updates
The Five Points Improvement ProjectCottage Hill residents prepare for a change in scenery, as City planners, local developers and the historic neighborhood foundation work with local architecture firm, Seay Seay & Litchfield on the new Five Points Improvement Project. The Alley - Downtown's Entertainment District...So, you never know where exciting news will come from, and this month it surfaced inside the walls of Montgomery’s City Hall, where Lindsey Henig met with Jeff Downes, the Executive Assistant to the Mayor, to learn firsthand about the plans for The Alley, soon to be . Montgomery’s downtown entertainment district. Urban Green - Here Comes HampsteadFor many River Region residents, the perfect beach vacation involves a trip to Gulf Coast hotspots like Seaside, Rosemary Beach or Alys Beach. The mixture of convenient uses combined with interesting architecture and a relaxed, walking atmosphere make these new towns extremely popular with locals. Soon though, you won’t have to drive to the beach to enjoy such benefits, as the firm who designed Seaside—the awarding winning Duany, Plater-Zyberk & Company (DPZ)—will debut its first, and only, River Region community. The project is called Hampstead.
Trendsetters & the Downtown DrawFrom the convention center to the Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church, Montgomery’s downtown is undergoing a facelift. Around every corner and at every intersection, the progress can be seen. “The exciting thing about the revitalization,” one downtown resident says, “is where there used to be abandoned and run-down buildings, there are now architecture firms, lofts and lawyers offices. The architectural treasures of Montgomery are being restored, and the whole city is benefiting from it.” Less than two months after the approval of the new Downtown Master Plan, the benefits are already being realized, and the gain significant. The completion of Court Square Plaza was one of the first milestones in the newly adopted Plan, and now the flywheel is turning. And we owe it all to the Trendsetters. Click here to learn more.
Montgomery's Downtown Master PlanThe downtown resurgence is underway. For a complete copy of the newly approved Downtown Montgomery Plan, Visit www.doverkohl.comThe Downtown News section of Montgomery-City-Guide.Com is a great place to get updates and relevant Montgomery Alabama news, including what's new with local business and industry, downtown and riverfront development, and events at the Montgomery Convention Center. The restaurant section of the city guide includes dining reviews and a list of the best places to eat in Montgomery and the tri-county area, by price range and categories. Submit your own Montgomery Alabama Restaurant Review, to be published on Montgomery-City-Guide.com! Click here to read recent reviews or submit your own restaurant review to the Guide. We'll check it out, edit a wee little bit, and post it on the guide. Go to Arts & Entertainment for the latest theater events at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival (ASF), performances by the Montgomery Ballet and Montgomery Symphony Orchestra (MSO) at the Davis Theater, and upcoming events and gallery features at the Montomgery Museum of Fine Art. You can also submit your own Montgomery Alabama event to be published on Montgomery-City-Guide.com! Click here to let us know about your event. Montgomery Shopping is enjoyable with the completion of the Montogmery EastChase mall, an outdoor shopping experience with famous department stores, boutiques and specialty shoppes. Get details here. The Historic Attractions includes a complete listing of historically significant sites, including the Civil Rights Memorial, Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church, the Dexter Parsonage Museum, the Rosa Parks Museum, and many other historic landmarks that are open for tours daily. If it's sports you're interested in, you can check out the latest news in local sports, and find links to local team websites and schedules here. The Travel Guide makes it easy to find hotels in your price range for your upcoming visit to Montgomery, and the Moving Guide includes information on local schools, job listings, churches, and a helpful real estate guide for home listings and apartment rentals. _________________________________________________________________________________________
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