Preservation that pays: How historic tax credits can power a downtown revival ?

For preservation advocates (or “building huggers,” as we like to call ourselves), historic tax credits are essential. They don’t just help save historic buildings — they support local economies, encourage private investment and breathe new life into spaces that shape the identity of our communities.

Listing history, building legacy: The National Register’s role in downtown’s historic districts?

Think of the National Register of Historic Places as the nation’s scrapbook — a thoughtfully curated list of the buildings, districts and landmarks that tell the story of who we are and where we’ve been. Established by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and managed by the National Park Service, the Register helps communities across the country (and right here in Birmingham) identify, celebrate and care for the places that make their history tangible.