In an earlier time, when heavy industry still dominated, the affluent citizens of Birmingham found open space and clean air "over the mountain" in Hoover, Mountain Brook, and Vestavia Hills. Nowadays, downtown's culture, vibrancy, and beautfiul lofts are luring a new wave of urban pioneers, while those long-established suburbs continue to offer luxurious homes and gracious Southern spirit. INSPIRED BY THE MANY VILLAGES OF GREECELUXURY AND PRIVACY IN THE EXCLUSIVE SHOAL CREEKMAGNIFICENT CUSTOM BRICK HOUSESIMPLY AMAZING GRAND ESTATEDEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL OR PRIVATE RETREATDRAMATIC HOME IN BIRMINGHAM