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General News – Sloss Real Estate

Q: Impactful Development at Pepper Place

Bham Now recently sat down with Cheryl Morgan, Urban Land Institute Alabama member and former longtime director of the Auburn Urban Design Studio, to discuss the changes she’s seen in Birmingham’s architecture and urban development over the last 25 years. In her list of 5 vibrant and vital places, Morgan mentions Pepper Place: “The development of the Pepper Place and then the Farmers Market, made this part of our city more vibrant and interesting. The adaptive re-use of these old industrial buildings created an important destination for our city attracting over 10,000 people during the height of summer.” Bham Now mentions that “before the creation of Pepper Place, in the late 80s, that particular area of the city was filled with light industry, manufacturing, and automotive services. The conversion of the old bottling company and the Martin Biscuit buildings, by Sloss Real Estate , gave focus to an emerging design district that could attract restaurants and niche retail.” Pepper Place received the Urban Land Institutes Award for Excellence in 2013. For more information about Pepper Place, visit PepperPlace.com

Q: Ignite Cycle Comes to Pepper Place

Sloss Real Estate's next exciting tenant is slated to open at Pepper Place soon. Birmingham's Ignite Cycle has been featured in the Birmingham Business Journal . As owner Tiffany Martin explains, Birmingham’s only boutique indoor cycling studio will go beyond the typical gym to strengthen not only the body but also relationships. Martin hopes that Ignite Cycle can become part of the already strong community that exists at Pepper Place and foster friendships that become support networks for healthy lifestyles and wellbeing. For more information, visit IgniteBHM.com and follow them on Instagram .

Q: Breakin' Bread at Pepper Place

Join the Birmingham Originals at Pepper Place Sunday, Oct. 14 for the 16th annual Breakin’ Bread presented by Tito’s Handmade Vodka ! Enjoy a day filled with unlimited food sampling along with craft beer and wine, a makers’ market comprised of craftsmen from Pepper Place Market , a kid’s zone with special activities for children, live musical entertainment from Todd Coder Duo, Taylor Hunnicut and Alvin Garrett and more! Proceeds from the event will benefit Jones Valley Teaching Farm’s (JVTF) Urban Farm Project . General Admission is only $35 and includes unlimited food samplings and two drink tickets for wine and beer. VIP tickets are $99 and guests will enjoy unlimited food samplings, unlimited wine and beer, early entrance to the event at 12:30 p.m. and access to the exclusive lounge area. (Early Bird price is $85 if purchased before Sept. 1! Limited quantity available!) Children 12 and under enter FREE when accompanied by an adult and have access to unlimited food sampling, non-alcoholic beverages and the children's area. Click here to purchase tickets!

Q: Alabama Inclusive, Healthy Communities Summit

Sloss Real Estate has put forth a concerted effort with the city of Birmingham and its tenants to create an environment that gets people up and on their feet. From the beginning we've been very intentional about the ways we build and renovate, and the types of amenities we offer, because we believe the most successful cities are walkable cities. That's why we're excited about the Alabama Inclusive, Healthy Communities Summit on September 24th and 25th. This conference will address the fundamentals of walkability and what it takes to create connected, inclusive, and healthy communities that are safe for all ages and abilities. This two-day event will feature renowned walkability expert Mark Fenton along with a walk audit community-level training on day one and state-wide conference on day two. You might also recognize a familiar face: Sloss Real Estate President and CEO Cathy Sloss Jones. For more information and to reserve your seat, visit the summit's website here .

Q: Much Ado About Pepper Place

Take a look around at just about any neighborhood in Birmingham and you'll see that a lot is happening. New offices are opening, new apartments are leasing, long-vacant building are bustling, and it seems a new restaurant or bar is welcoming guests every day. Sloss Real Estate is no stranger to this activity. According to AL.com , 19 new restaurants and bars have recently opened or are coming soon. Among them are the Birmingham Candy Company (which currently occupies the Pepper Place popup space), Blueprint on 3rd (a new addition to our ever-expanding Pepper Place complex), Back Forty Beer Company (a warm and welcome neighbor and another project of Sloss Real Estate), and The Lumbar (a science-themed bar and restaurant located in the heart of Pepper Place on 29th Street). We don't mean to brag, but 4 out of 19 ain't bad! Come check out all the wonderful things happening in and around the place!