Will Coney Island’s Future No Longer Be Anchored In Its Past?
Locals and the city square off as they try to shape the future of Coney Island's economic revival. At stake is Coney's well known cultural identity.
Tag Archive | "gentrification"
No More a Neighborhood for Young Artists
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Rising property prices define who can stay in the new Williamsburg.
Congested Brooklyn Thoroughfare to Undergo Development
Friday, December 9, 2011
If all plans are finalized by the borough president, one of Brooklyn’s major thoroughfares will become unrecognizable in the coming years as it evolves from an accident-prone access road to a pedestrian-friendly commercial district. A [...]
Park Slope Boasts Booming Real Estate Market
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Park Slope houses evoke the urban landscape of 1950s Brooklyn, but boast a modern-day price tag.
A Red-Light District Fades Away
Monday, October 3, 2011
Once a neighborhood overrun with strip clubs and adult video stores, Sunset Park is leaving its seedier days behind.
An Italian-American Sunset Falls on Carroll Gardens
Friday, July 29, 2011
Their Numbers Have Fallen and Now Their Cultural Influence is Waning, Amid an Influx of Gentrifiers
The “Kid Boom” in Gentrified Red Hook
Thursday, November 18, 2010
By Lea Khayata On a late weekday afternoon, Valentino Pier Park, in the south west end of Red Hook, looks like any neighborhood park. Kids on their scooters and bikes are playing around the pier [...]
Why Williamsburg?
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Why Williamsburg? By Todd Stone A little while ago, I set out to see how young people across the country perceive Williamsburg, Brooklyn – by looking at blogs and comments on social networking sites. My [...]
Is Fort Greene affordable?
Monday, February 22, 2010
With the rising cost of living, residents of Fort Greene are feeling the squeeze. The Fort Greene Association is answering questions and providing tips on how to make Fort Greene affordable at Lafayette Presbyterian Church, [...]
Home Is Where the Art Is
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Susan Gardner isn’t just pushing back against a gentrification, she’s bringing art to the public… all without ever leaving home.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
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