Moving Freely,
Living Fully
Our Purpose
Better Birmingham is dedicated to creating a city built for people, not cars. Our mission is to shape safe, accessible, and vibrant communities where walking, biking, and public transit are true options for everyone—no matter their age, income, or ability. We advocate for people-first policies, abundant housing, and transparent governance to ensure that mobility is a right, streets are safe, and neighborhoods across Birmingham can thrive.
Leadership
Meet Our Team
Daniel Christiansen
Organizer​
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Daniel keeps the work grounded and moving. As our organizer, he connects people, ideas, and action, turning shared values into real momentum for safer streets, better transit, and people-first places.
Faris Zaibaq
Operations Coordinator
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Faris makes sure the vision works in practice. From coordination to logistics, he helps transform big ideas into projects that actually get done, keeping our efforts focused, efficient, and impactful.
Jacob delaRosa
Chief Marketing Officer
Director of Content
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Jacob tells the story. Through video, photography, and design, he brings our mission to life, showing how mobility, housing, and public space shape daily life and why people-first cities matter.
