East Birmingham

Birmingham, AL

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East Birmingham - Birmingham, AL

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University Downtown Living Highway Access Mass Transit Location

Situated on the northeast side of Downtown Birmingham, East Birmingham straddles I-20 for fast access to the city. W.C. Patton Park sits in the center of the neighborhood and features a large lake, a walking trail, and picnic pavilions. The 36-acre Greenwood Park features a playground, basketball courts, a walking trail, and ball fields.

With its central location and easy access to downtown, residents of East Birmingham apartments enjoy being close to the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, Sloss Furnaces, Alabama Theatre, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham -- just three miles southwest. Several bus stops are available throughout the neighborhood, especially along Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard and Coosa Street.

Transportation

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Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

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Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Bikeable

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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • McWane Science Center
  • Vulcan Park and Museum
  • Birmingham Botanical Gardens
  • Birmingham Zoo
  • Homewood Forest Preserve

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International

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