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Birmingham Downtown Thriving in 2026 | Birmingham News
Birmingham’s downtown is on fire—new data shows it’s powering the city’s economy with 35% of all jobs, 32% of business licenses, and 40% of restaurants concentrated in just four neighborhoods. Foot traffic is up, office space is affordable and competitive, and residential occupancy jumped to 84%. Downtown workers earn a median of $73K, visitors $67K, and the population is highly educated—with over half holding bachelor’s degrees. This isn’t just survival—it’s thriving. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai…
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