Bessemer Revitalization

Both of my parents are from Bessemer Alabama and a larger portion of my family still lives in that area. Sitting between Birmingham and an up-and-coming city like McCalla, Bessemer is poised for a wonderful revitalization. I feel that the first area of concern should be the Bessemer City Center. Every effort should be made to give the residents of Bessemer every modern convenience they deserve while attracting new businesses and home buyers. A multi-use condo/townhome development, sustainably built, could be the catalyst. It just has to be designed well and incorporate green features. Innovation should lead the design process as well as a thorough assessment of future transit needs.