Atlantic Station (In Passing)

Atlantic Station is a neighborhood built on the site of a former steel mill.  Designed with urban living in mind, it looks like a mini-city with defined areas for offices, retail, and residences.    I rarely go to Atlantic Station.  Since it opened in 2005, I’ve been fewer than ten times.  Even then, it was to one specific business, so I never really got a good look around.  On the day I took these pictures, Atlantic Station was not my intended destination.   I had my cameras loaded and was on my way to Cabbagetown, and I stopped by Atlantic Station.

The area is laid out in a grid and made for easy walking.  I like the emphasis on brick for many of the buildings in the retail areas, as it gives a quaint feel.   I had an XD5 and AF-C with me and decided to take a few shots.    My last visit was in 2019, before the pandemic, so there was more to see than I expected.

The street scene with low-rise brick buildings is typical for the retail area.   I shot a few office towers because they looked interesting against the sky.   One shot, looking east, has the appearance of an architectural rendering more than a photo.

The Millennium Gate and Smokestack from the former steel mill were surprises.  Both are on the western edge of Atlantic Station, and I had never ventured that far before.  Looking at visitor guides, I discovered there is more to see and explore. Maybe I’ll load the cameras and go back.

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