Brooklyn Emerges From Manhattan's Shadow

Brooklyn, NY, is experiencing a "rennaisance." Some residents are concerned about gentrification.

1 minute read

September 7, 2001, 12:00 PM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"Indeed, many New Yorkers are finding a pleasant surprise in Brooklyn, long considered the poor stepsister to bright-lights Manhattan. Thanks to Brooklyn's relatively cheaper rents and smidgen of extra room, everyone from wealthy bankers to struggling artists is thinking about living here...But as the borough enjoys a renaissance, some residents are guarding against gentrification, which has permanently altered other neighborhoods. One aim is to keep Brooklyn's gritty and homespun feel as the community moves up."

Thanks to Robert Hopwood

FULL STORY: A makeover for Manhattan's poor stepsister

Wednesday, September 5, 2001 in The Christian Science Monitor

Community / Economic Development New York

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching. Mary G., Urban Planner

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching.

Mary G., Urban Planner

Get top-rated, practical training

Start Learning

Advertise with us

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.