Birmingham's Uptown district Recently named “Attention Areas” Forbes The area recently received more than $1 billion in investment, according to the magazine.

“These assets are vital to Birmingham's tourism industry and its ability to attract major concerts and events,” said David Fleming, CEO of REV Birmingham. Forbes“All of this makes Uptown an important part of Birmingham's economic vitality and appeal.”

“But the investment that has transformed Uptown in the public's eyes has been the addition of CityWalk.”

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According to Forbes magazine, Uptown “offers an eclectic mix of urban sophistication and leisure activities. The district is a bustling area known for its entertainment, dining and shopping options, with a diverse selection of restaurants and boutiques. Uptown is the anchor neighborhood on the northern edge of downtown Birmingham. Adjacent to the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) in downtown Birmingham, Uptown boasts modern architecture, green spaces and attractions such as the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, Topgolf, Protective Stadium and City Walk.”

Additionally, the Birmingham City Council voted in 2015 to make the Uptown area, which includes the BJCC, the city's first “entertainment district,” allowing visitors to bring beverages outdoors.

The region is scheduled to again host the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament in 2023 and the NCAA Women's Basketball Regional in 2025.

Austin Shipley is a staff writer for Yellow Hammer News.