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Southside (Birmingham)

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stabilized the community during white flight in the late 20th century, and the area continues to maintain some of the lowest crime rates in the city. As one of Birmingham's oldest residential neighborhoods, it has recently experienced a revival in demand for housing options with historic character,
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community of Mt. Laurel located thirty minutes south by car. Southside residents have organized into three neighborhood associations (Five Points South, Glen Iris, and Southside) which meet monthly. Most residences are within city council district 3, currently served by Councilor Valerie Abbott,
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as well as the construction of new apartments and condominiums. The neighborhood contains seven historic districts subject to design review under the neighborhood association subcommittee; these districts include an eclectic mix of houses built between 1890 and 1920, primarily representing the
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Southside is one of the most cosmopolitan neighborhoods in Birmingham, and was historically known for its counterculture. Five Points South in particular has long been a popular nightlife and entertainment district. Because of the international draw of UAB, Southside is the most racially and
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Much of Southside was established in the 1890s by John Phelan and Robert Jemison Sr. (of the South-Side Land Co. and the Jemison Real Estate & Insurance Co., respectively) as a leafy
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Birmingham City Bus System: line 14 throughout, lines 48 and 8 going west, lines 17 and 12 going east, and lines 39, 42, 31, 72, and 51c going south
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Dart Express Bus: Blue line (Five points South to Downtown Business District on 20th St), Green Line ( Lakeview district to UAB on University Blvd)
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View of Birmingham looking north from the crest of Red Mountain, with Southside (including UAB and Ramsay High School) in the immediate foreground.
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UAB Police Department (Located near Phelan Park), Birmingham Police Department South Precinct Headquarters (Located in Five Points South)
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In neighborhood: Glen Iris Elementary, Epic Alternative Elementary, Ramsay Magnet High School, The University of Alabama at Birmingham
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parade each June. With its college town atmosphere, the community has a high percentage of bicycle commuters, and according to
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Includes areas serving: Avondale Elementary, Arrington Middle School, Putnam Middle School, Carver High School
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Southside Public Library, UAB Sterne Library, UAB Lister Hill Biomedical Library (limited access)
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ethnically diverse neighborhood in Birmingham and is also considered one of its main
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afford residents with opportunities for outdoor recreation and scenic views. The
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for Birmingham's middle and upper class residents similar to Atlanta's
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Station #2 Southside, Station # 3 Highland, Station # 7 Greensprings
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community is situated on the hilly and forested slopes of
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neighborhood. The proximity of UAB and the magnet school
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For the area of the British city of the same name, see
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Southside, Birmingham
View of Birmingham looking north from the crest of Red Mountain, with Southside (including UAB and Ramsay High School) in the immediate foreground.
33°30′2″N 86°48′0″W / 33.50056°N 86.80000°W / 33.50056; -86.80000
Time zone
UTC−6
CST
DST
UTC−5
CDT
Area code(s)
205, 659
Red Mountain
Birmingham, Alabama
central business district
Railroad Park
Interstate 65
U.S. Highway 31
"Red Mountain Expressway"
University of Alabama at Birmingham
"gayborhoods"
gay pride
walkscore.com
Railroad Park
Vulcan statue
Good People Brewery
Dreamland Bar-B-Que
Alys Stephens Center
Regions Field
streetcar suburb
Inman Park

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