Homes of Dresden

In my neighborhood there can now be found three distinct types of homes.  The first, my own home, is the most prominent.  Built during the 1960s, it very much looks the era.  All the homes around my own also have the same look.  They are small-ish homes and many are split level.  In addition, they have what many of the newer homes in the newer communities today lack: a yard.  It allows each homeowner to give their own sense of ownership via their lawns.  Some are well kept with flowers while others lack the upkeep.  

Up the street, they have been constructing "city-built" townhouses.  Basically they are clustered townhouses that give the impression of a close city surrounding even though they sit by themselves near no other homes or businesses.  This community is located right off of 85 and can be spotted from the road.  It is offsetting because of the other side of the road are the houses in the same vein as my own.  It gives the distinct impression of two different eras.

However, this distinction is nothing compared to the new "McMansions" being built near the Brookhaven community (outside of Buckhead).  These homes were built on the land of smaller homes such as mine.  Upon buying a home, the new owners would demolish the house in order to build their own home.  It is very offputting to see a regular home stand next to one of the monsters.  Although the trend has slowed down of late (I assume for economic reasons), these constructions are still taking place.  Pictured is one of the new homes next to an older house.