Atlantic Station to mark 20 years with events, celebration

Atlantic Station the former Atlanta steel mill turned mixed-use improvement is celebrating its th anniversary with a year of events planned The Midtown property will commemorate the major anniversary by hosting a Roaring s-themed event on Saturday Oct from to p m in addition to other constituents programs that Atlantic Station says it will reveal in the coming weeks Along with events Atlantic Station also plans on releasing a wide variety of th anniversary content such as social media highlights behind-the-scenes stories creative collaborations and more with the purpose of showcasing the advance s integral role as a cultural connector in the heart of Atlanta according to a release Built on the former Atlantic Steel Mill site Atlantic Station originally opened its doors to the inhabitants back on Oct Standing as one of the nation s first large-scale brownfield redevelopments Atlantic Station blends eight million square feet of residential retail hotel and office space with over residents living at the property and garnering an estimated million visitors annually Among the features of the mixed-use maturation include communal green spaces a dog park children s playground bicycle training area walking path and is home to several brands like Microsoft Piedmont Healthcare and Wells Fargo The property has garnered acclaim from city planners around the world for its sustainable urban design choices including its use of LEED-certified buildings and elements that promote walkability and connectivity Atlantic Station represents a transformative chapter in Atlanta s modern resurgence living up to the city s motto of Resurgens disclosed Vikram Mehra senior managing director at Hines the Houston-based owner of the Atlanta advance Over the past years it has grown from a visionary redevelopment into a vibrant mixed-use district and a center of economic and cultural vitality Atlantic Station has created thousands of jobs and helped establish Midtown as a thriving hub for retail residential and business The post Atlantic Station to mark years with events celebration appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta