Downtown Albany, NY

Downtown Albany is the Central Business District in the City of Albany. Or as the Downtown Albany Bid describes it …

“Exciting Entertainment. World-Class Dining. Exquisite Art and Culture. Urban Residential. Whether you work or live in New York’s Capital District or are lucky enough to make a visit, downtown Albany offers the unique opportunity to explore a city rich in history, framed by nearby mountains and over 400 years in architecture.”

There are a lot of jobs downtown, and decent public transit. You have to go there on the weekdays to make a buck or two.

http://www.downtownalbany.org/

Catskills at Sunset

With the pandemic smoldering all around us and social distancing requirements it's rare that I get to spend much time in the office. But when I do there sure are some pretty sunsets from the skyscraper. 

Taken on Tuesday November 24, 2020 at Alfred E. Smith Building.

Pastures – 1952

Pastures - 1952

This shows the pastures neighborhood in 1952 before Interstate 787 was built. Notice how the superhighway replaced the old train tracks, or at least covered them up.

Acres of Downtown Parking

I was surprised how empty these lots are -- I wonder if this was due to remote work during the panademic, or this was a weekend shot from April 2021.