Here's another article touting Sunset's art spaces. It compares Sunset Park to Dumbo and Soho (again). A major difference in the neighborhoods, however, is that Sunset "emerged" a long time ago. It may not be what some consider "artsy," but it's also not what DUMBO was before the condominiums moved in. (And yes, while DUMBO was pretty sleepy, especially during off-hours, people WERE living there already!)
Here's an sampling of the article from psfk.com:
Still, if this were only about artists, it would be a nice story, but nothing particularly new. This project has loftier goals, of which the artists are only a small part (albeit an integral one), to establish a sustainable district around intelligent redevelopment that considers the needs of residents, workers, artists and businesses. The kind of considerations required to transform not just buildings, but the ideas of community as well.
Not the ideas of THE community, the ideas of community. Let's not misread it and agitate ourselves. However, new residents (even part-timers) affect their surroundings. It will be interesting to see how things develop - or don't.
Showing posts with label Industry City Creative Work Spaces. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Industry City Creative Work Spaces. Show all posts
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Industry City Creative Work Spaces Highlights a Different Group of "Food Finds"
Industry City has space for rent, and the Industry City Creative Work Spaces folks have you covered with their newly-booted website. You can check out the rest of their website/blog for information about work spaces in Industry City (rents go from $1100 to $3300 -with water views) here.
However, I'm much more interested in the simple things. The kind of simple things I found in their latest entry: Food Finds. What I like about this version of Sunset Park's food is that it gets off of 5th and 8th Avenue and checks out places that wouldn't otherwise get attention. From the sound of it, these places deserve the highlight. Cakes, lasagna, breakfasts, calzones, and even wraps are mentioned. All good things.
The prices mentioned are pretty enticing as well. With the economy tanking, it's worth a look.
However, I'm much more interested in the simple things. The kind of simple things I found in their latest entry: Food Finds. What I like about this version of Sunset Park's food is that it gets off of 5th and 8th Avenue and checks out places that wouldn't otherwise get attention. From the sound of it, these places deserve the highlight. Cakes, lasagna, breakfasts, calzones, and even wraps are mentioned. All good things.
The prices mentioned are pretty enticing as well. With the economy tanking, it's worth a look.
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