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I Believe in Birmingham (IBIB) is an activist group operating through Facebook. It was founded in June 2010 amidst efforts to oppose the demolition of Birmingham Fire Station No. 10 to make way for a Walgreen's Drugs store. Since then the group, headed by Joseph Baker III, has involved itself in several public improvement campaigns and is also active in discussing issues pertaining to urban development.

Currently IBIB has more than 7,600 members on Facebook.

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Campaigns

Opposition to demolition of Birmingham Fire Station No. 10, 2010
Opposition to drive-through window for Chick Fil-A at Five Points South, 2011
Supporting Norwood residents in calls to redevelop Carraway Hospital
Replacement of concrete eagles on Rainbow Viaduct, 2012
Opposition to replacing I-20/59 elevated bridge decks in downtown Birmingham
Opposition to demolition of Birmingham Southern Railroad freight depot, 2014

References

Monroe, Dan (June 15, 2010) "The Social Network: A Birmingham Success Story" Cayenne Creative Blog
Natta, André (June 21, 2010) "Imagine what happens if Birmingham comes together?" The Terminal
Bowser, Edward T. (February 27, 2013) "Agents of Change: Joseph Casper Baker III of I Believe In Birmingham is quietly building community conversations." The Birmingham News

External links

I Believe in Birmingham Facebook group

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