Before I Die in Brooklyn

Posted by Shannon Geis on November 14, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

The people behind the new Shake Shack in Downtown Brooklyn turned their construction site into a public art project. The “Before I Die…” project was started in New Orleans and has been popping up all over the world since. We think it has a nice presence at the corner of Adams Street and the Fulton … Continue reading →

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Documentary focuses on the gentrification of Fulton Mall

Posted by Shannon Geis on August 25, 2011 · 1 Comment 

A new documentary is currently in the works, which tackles the issues of gentrification and city planning in Downtown Brooklyn. Written and directed by Kelly Anderson and Allison Lirish Dean, the film, called My Brooklyn: The Battle for the Soul of a City, focuses on how city planning policy affects the changes we see in … Continue reading →

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