Susan Moore
Susan Moore, AL · Real Estate
historycollection.com
Victor Gruen Built America’s First Mall—Then Disowned What It Became
In Hoover, Alabama, just off the interchange where Interstate 459 curves past the Riverchase Galleria, a quiet transformation has been underway. Apartment communities have taken root in the shadow of one of the Southeast’s landmark retail destinations, weaving residential life into what was once purely commercial territory. That pattern — living alongside a galleria-style mixed-use environment — has a history far longer and stranger than most residents realize. To understand what makes a galleria, and why people keep choosing to live near one, you have to go back to a swamp in Houston, a pedestrian arcade in Milan, and a Viennese architect who built something he later wished he could take back.
businessalabama.com
Dobbins Group and Capstone Building Corp. finish Colina Hillside
Colina Hillside, a 475-unit multifamily apartment development in Birmingham, has been completed by Birmingham-based general contractor Capstone Building Corp. and Birmingham-headquartered real estate investment firm Dobbins Group. “We’re excited to deliver a community that brings an entirely new level of premium apartment living to this rapidly growing area of Birmingham,”...
hooversun.com
Capstone completes 475-unit apartment development
Hoover-based Capstone Building Corp. has completed construction on Colina Hillside, a 475-unit luxury apartment community in southwest Birmingham near the Hoover city limits. Capstone served as general contractor for the project, which was developed by Dobbins Group. Located at 1121 Colina St., the community features one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments in four- and five-story buildings.
mahoningmatters.com
Joyland closes all restaurants in largest market, leaving one open
A restaurant chain has closed all its locations in one of its largest markets, shrinking its footprint to a single remaining restaurant after a rapid contraction over the past year. Known for its nostalgic take on American comfort food made with locally sourced ingredients, the fast-casual brand built a loyal...
Bham Now
Factory at Golden Flake partially sold to data center developer for $2.5M
A little over a year after the historic Golden Flake campus completed its transformation into a mixed-use commercial destination, a large chunk of the property has changed hands. Earlier this week, owner 2nd in Building Materials, Inc. sold 15.7 acres at 700 Golden Flake Drive for $2.5 million to DC Blox, a southeastern digital infrastructure company that develops and operates data centers.
downtownbhm.com
Why businesses choose office space in downtown Birmingham
When businesses evaluate office space, the conversation often starts with rental rates and square footage. But increasingly, companies are looking beyond the walls of their office to the experience that surrounds it. Downtown offers something many office markets can’t: a walkable, amenity-rich environment where employees can step outside the office...
ABC 33/40 News
Junk-filled neighboring properties blamed for stalled Wylam home sale
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — After years of complaints about junk-filled properties on a Wylam street, the representative for an 80-year-old homeowner is asking the City of Birmingham to take an unusual step: buy his home. Debbie, who serves as power of attorney for Walter Vadosia, addressed the Birmingham City Council...
The Alabama Initiative for Independent Journalism
Public Hearing Set for Hotel and Condos Project in Highland Park
The Birmingham City Council has set a public hearing for Aug. 25 on a request to rezone property in the Highland Park neighborhood to accommodate a boutique hotel. The property at 1240 22nd St. S. would be rezoned from mixed-use medium to qualified mixed-use high, allowing for a building height of up to 125 feet. The proposed development would have 80 hotel rooms and about 15 condominium units on the top floors, according to the developer.
wbrc.com
$9.2 million renovation planned to turn vacant hotel into services and housing for veterans
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Tunnel to Towers Foundation said remodeling of a vacant hotel off Highway 280 is expected to begin by the end of summer with construction set to wrap by the end of the year and a ribbon cutting planned for early 2027. The national nonprofit has...
myfamilytravels.com
This Enormous Alabama Antique Compound Packs 8 Massive Warehouses Full Of Rare Global Treasures
Some places are hard to believe until you actually see them for yourself. A massive antique and architectural salvage destination in Theodore, Alabama is one of those places. Spread across eight large warehouses and more than 75,000 square feet, this family-owned compound has been collecting rare treasures from around the world since 1975.
tileletter.com
Remodeling market sentiment remains in positive territory in second quarter
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)’s NAHB Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the second quarter posted a reading of 61. Although it inched down one point from the previous quarter, it is still in positive territory and has remained in the low 60s consistently over the past year, illustrating growth.