In cities across America, real community transformation often begins far from boardrooms or construction sites. It begins in the places where young people gather in gyms, on courts, and in programs that offer mentorship, structure, and hope.
In Birmingham, one of the most inspiring examples of this kind of transformation is the partnership between Broad Metro and Alabama Hoops, a partnership championed, supported, and strengthened by Founder and CEO Will Kadish.
This collaboration goes far beyond basketball. It represents Kadish’s belief that meaningful community progress must include supporting people, especially the next generation.
Where others might see youth sports as an extracurricular activity, Kadish sees an opportunity. An opportunity to create pathways, purpose, and positive momentum for Birmingham’s young people.
A Founder Who Leads With Heart and Action
Will Kadish has spent more than 30 years building commercial developments throughout the Southeast, but those who know him best will tell you his greatest passion is building communities. That passion extends beyond buildings and into the lives of the people who call those communities home.
When the opportunity arose to support Alabama Hoops, an organization dedicated to encouraging discipline, mentorship, and opportunity for youth through basketball, Kadish did not hesitate. He saw the potential for something bigger.
A safe and inspiring place for kids to gather
A program that teaches accountability and collaboration
A facility that promotes inclusivity across neighborhoods
A positive alternative to the negative pressures many local kids face
A long term anchor for youth development in the Birmingham area
To Kadish, this was about supporting Birmingham’s future and creating space for young people to grow.
Building a Space Where Kids Can Grow
Through Broad Metro’s partnership and Kadish’s direct involvement, a state of the art, multi court basketball facility was developed, one that stands as a physical symbol of community unity and opportunity.
This facility is more than a gym. It is a hub for mentorship, discipline, teamwork, positive role models, character building, and personal growth.
Kadish’s influence is evident in the design itself. Open, accessible, inviting, and built to serve all communities.
He is known for saying,
“If we’re going to build places where people gather, let’s make sure they lift people up.”
And this facility does exactly that.
Creating Ripple Effects That Reach Far Beyond the Court
Basketball is the entry point. The impact goes much deeper.
With Broad Metro’s support, Alabama Hoops has expanded its ability to serve more local youth, provide structured after school activity, connect students with mentors, create positive peer environments, teach life lessons through sport, offer a safe place to be during critical after school hours, and build confidence and leadership skills.
Kids who may have lacked direction find structure.
Students who lacked mentorship find coaches who care.
Young athletes who lacked opportunity now have a place to grow.
Kadish’s involvement has helped amplify these efforts and extend the program’s reach to more families throughout Birmingham.
Community Support That Creates Real Impact
There is a difference between community outreach and community impact.
Kadish understands that real change does not happen from a distance. It happens on the ground, alongside the people who live it.
The Alabama Hoops partnership reflects Kadish’s larger philosophy. Support the next generation. Remove barriers to opportunity. Give kids a place to belong. Build spaces that uplift rather than divide. Focus on human potential alongside responsible development.
His commitment to youth development aligns with his broader mission to ensure that every Broad Metro project and partnership contributes to stronger, healthier, and more connected communities.
A Model for How Developers Can Support Local Communities
Broad Metro’s work with Alabama Hoops stands as a model for how private sector leadership can elevate public good.
Through Kadish’s vision, a youth program gained a world class facility. Birmingham gained a safe and positive gathering place. Families gained community support they can count on. Children gained opportunities they might not have received otherwise.
This is the kind of development that does not always make headlines, but changes lives in meaningful ways.
Kadish believes that if you have the ability to make a difference, you also have a responsibility to show up.
Through Alabama Hoops, he continues to do just that.
A Better Birmingham One Partnership at a Time
The story of Broad Metro and Alabama Hoops is ultimately the story of what happens when a leader uses his platform to empower the next generation.
For Will Kadish, development has never been only about buildings, land, or commercial growth. It has always been about people.
About giving young people a chance.
About creating places where they can be safe, supported, and inspired.
About building a Birmingham that thrives not just economically, but socially.
And through this partnership, Kadish is helping shape a future where youth can grow, connect, and discover what they are capable of.
This is community building at its most meaningful.
This is Will Kadish’s impact.