{"id":55868,"date":"2017-11-29T16:58:34","date_gmt":"2017-11-29T21:58:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/?p=55868"},"modified":"2021-05-17T08:36:04","modified_gmt":"2021-05-17T13:36:04","slug":"discover-living-investing-brooklyn-trendy-neighborhood-new-york-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/en\/international\/discover-living-investing-brooklyn-trendy-neighborhood-new-york-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover New York City's trendiest borough: Brooklyn"},"content":{"rendered":"
W<\/span>e knew it would happen one day. The tide has officially turned from Manhattan<\/strong>\u00a0to the quiet borough across the East River<\/strong>. With it, went the \u201chipsters,\u201d the young professionals and their younger family members, their sense of entrepreneurship, ambition and life of ease. Finally, the older, hipper, and wealthier transplants came, edging the Brooklynite<\/strong>\u2019s median age up to 34.7 ... Should it be called, The Borough of Youth<\/em>? If you ask us, age is just a number and Brooklyn<\/strong>\u00a0a state of mind.<\/h5>\n

The life and times of Brooklyn<\/h2>\n

We\u2019ve had our eye on\u00a0Brooklyn<\/strong>\u00a0for a while. Developing little by little, and then all at once, it became the symbol of all things cool. It started with the free spirits, as it always does, the artists, the writers, the actors and the filmmakers who ditched the Big City<\/strong>,\u00a0looking for cheaper rents and bigger spaces to create. They took their DIY (D<\/strong>o I<\/strong>t Y<\/strong>ourself) way of life across the water to the industrialized landscape of Brooklyn, breathing new life into its abandoned and residential areas. At first, it was a mythical place, and then, the<\/em>\u00a0place to be.<\/p>\n

This borough\u2019s popularity is obvious, especially when it comes to numbers. Brooklyn\u2019s population is double that of Manhattan<\/a>\u2019s, making it the most populous borough<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>in all of New York<\/a>. But not to worry, there\u2019s enough room for everyone, because it\u2019s also triple the size of Manhattan, measuring 71 mi2 (180 km2) and holding nearly 3 million inhabitants<\/strong>\u00a0and counting!<\/p>\n

It\u2019s no wonder those emblematic bridges - Brooklyn Bridge<\/strong>, Williamsburg<\/a> Bridge<\/strong>, and Manhattan Bridge<\/strong>\u00a0- are always so jammed. Whether by foot, bike or car, the trip is a must, if only to witness the breathtaking beauty of the\u00a0New York City skyline<\/strong>, on both ends.<\/p>\n

This migration has caused an influx of youth<\/strong>, and as a result, the \u201cboroughscape\u201d (catchy, no?) is revolutionizing. Prestigious real estate developments<\/strong>\u00a0are adding a new shine to the riverfront, graffiti walls double as artistic advertising billboards, and tech and media start-ups have progressed from coffee shops to coworking spaces<\/strong>. Despite all the change, its bohemian spirit persists.<\/p>\n

You\u2019re already crossing the bridge to Brooklyn if \u2026<\/h4>\n
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  1. You think there\u2019s some truth in numbers<\/li>\n
  2. You\u2019re not afraid of change<\/li>\n
  3. You never liked following the crowd, but you\u2019ll make an exception<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Brooklyn and its rockin\u2019 band of neighborhoods<\/h2>\n

    Brooklyn is a collection of happening neighborhoods, each with its own distinct personality, connected by wonderful green spaces.<\/p>\n

    Firstly, on the waterfront, under the bridges, you\u2019ll find the charming Brooklyn Heights<\/strong>\u00a0and its\u00a0scenic promenade. <\/strong>Follow the coast to find\u00a0DUMBO<\/strong>, with its cobblestoned streets and industrial warehouses and factories transformed into luxury buildings<\/a> and exceptional spaces<\/a> with upscale units for sale.<\/strong>\u00a0There, take the kids for a spin at the Brooklyn Bridge Park<\/strong>, 85-acres of recreational fun and the century-old Jane\u2019s Carousel<\/strong>, encased by French architect Jean Nouvel\u2019<\/strong>s massive glass acrylic box, giving the antique toy a design finish. Drop the little ones home before discovering the selection of romantic restaurants<\/a> on the riverfront. And end your tour of the Brooklyn coast wandering in Williamsburg<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n