Descriptive Essay: The Healthy Neighborhood Of Brooklyn

There has been a recent phenomenon throughout the United States of gentrification. As older parts of neighborhoods are occupied by new tenants with money, the neighborhood changes and loses its old character. Those who might have lived in those neighborhoods their entire lives are pushed out as rents begin to skyrocket and the surroundings begin to change. This has happened in many neighborhoods. One of the most well known is San Francisco, where technology companies have brought in new software engineers that have caused local rents to skyrocket and people to move out of the area. However, just as importantly has been the influx of new money to Brooklyn, where local neighborhood changes have forced people from their homes, traditional music to be replaced, and old businesses to go bankrupt.

As my girlfriend and I pull into a crowded parking lot during a chilly Friday evening, we struggle to find a spot of our own, but manage to do so as we take the place of another young couple as they pull out to leave. I put the car in park as we both gaze at the numerous parties walking into the restaurant. A bright sign, hung lit overhead, shining the phrase "Applebee's Neighborhood Bar and Grill" atop a red brick building. Awnings were placed above every window, and resting on the ground, between each window, was a wooden park bench surrounded by lush, green foliage on either side. The whole place looked as if it had been pulled straight from a friendly neighborhood in the heart of the big apple. I

It is a clean and stylish residential area ideal for families, with an ongoing economic growth and a friendly neighborhood vibe. It has excellent sporting facilities, two golf courses, bowling clubs, playing fields, a skate park, boutique

The neighborhood of Williamsburg, Brooklyn is one of the best-known cases of recent gentrification. Prior to the gentrification taking place, Williamsburg was known for being a warehouse district that also doubled as an enclave for Hispanic and Hasidic Jews (Our Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Brooklyn Public Library). However, in 2005, zone changes were approved that allowed for more housing to be created in Williamsburg and made it so that only light manufacturing could take place in Williamsburg (Curran, 2004). and explores the challenges that gentrification has presented the neighborhood’s longtime residents. While one of the goals of the change in zoning was to create more affordable housing options in Brooklyn, the opposite has occurred.

The historic downtown area features everything from community theater and playgrounds; to wineries and boutiques. Both residents and visitors are attracted to the district, which has adopted the the slogan "historically hip."

Running from west Pershing Road, around south Western Avenue, west Garfield Boulevard, and ending at the intersection with south Halsted Street and west Pershing Road lies the neighborhood, New City, also known as the Back of the Yards. Canaryville is also another neighborhood that lies within New City.

Sydney’s inner-city villages each have their own vibe. Surry Hills is a creative hub, where fashion, music and style rule. Rich in history, Potts Point is home to trendy cafes, boutiques and grand old mansions; while colourful and unconventional Newtown is where the bohemian crowd dwells.

When the end of the year comes I plan to take a walk along it once a week. Throughout winter, the meadow was insignificant and boring, because it was gray and dark green, and those are the colors you see in winter. Right now it is so beautiful with the blooming lupine, and the tall grass. I especially love the pond in front of the building and the way that it gives the illusion that the building is floating. Sometimes there are ducks or geese on the pond or in the grass and they make the pond that much more beautiful. Weyerhaeuser Way is beautiful anyway and anywhere you choose to look at it, but I think the meadow is the most beautiful part. The meadow is especially lovely this time of year, especially when the sun is out and shining. I choose color pencil for my medium because it gives off a kind of faded, and airy look to what you are drawing, and when I think about the meadow I think of light and airy grass and flowers. The flowers are my favorite part of the meadow just because they brighten up the boring grass shades that we see everywhere and make the whole place so much more cheerful and happy, especially with those bright magentas and purples and pinks in

If there is one street which really define Brooklyn, it will be Bedford Avenue. This street stretches for nearly 10 miles from Manhattan Avenue in Greenpoint (North Brooklyn) to Emmonds Avenue in Sheepshead Bay (South Brooklyn). It traverses the neighborhoods of Greenpoint, Williamsburg, Bed-Stuy, Crown Heights, Flatbush, Midwood, and Sheepshead Bay. Consequently, many different demographics and cultures can be found along this street. Greenpoint is a home to a sizable Polish American community, whereas Williamsburg is a melting point of artists, writers, craft brewers, and tech startups. Crown

Avondale is surrounded by attractions such as the McWane Science Center and Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, however, in Avondale, antique shopping and sampling local cuisine Avondale’s 41st Street are popular neighborhood activities for families in this pedestrian-friendly community. Adults

3rd Street S. and Franklin is a neighborhood that is slightly impoverished in terms of the old homes along with the more modern buildings. Visiting Betty’s neighborhood allowed for me to see the lack of mingling between the few who were walking around, while also taking in the few amount of cars that were parked. This really surprised me because I figured that Minneapolis is always busy and crowded. It was, for the most part, quiet except for the few cars that were blasting hip hop music. The apartment buildings looked almost exactly the same- red brick, old, and a bit worn down from the entrances and some windows held air conditioners. This contrasted with the new lofts that were on the opposite side of 3rd street. These lofts had clean

There will never be an excuse for boredom in this neighborhood as activities, events, concerts, shopping malls, and restaurants are all merely blocks away. it is also a great location for commuting to New York University, which is just 20 minutes away. Buses and trains make it easy and convenient to live without a car, decreasing our carbon

Yes, there are a few local businesses in the area, but very few are worth mentioning, at least by Portland’s standards. There’s a McMenamins bar and a highly acclaimed lumber supply store, but otherwise, it’s either chains or shady storefronts. What I find so funny about my neighborhood is how desperately they try to be like Portland, or the “mainland” as I like to call it. But alas, it is merely a subsidiary, its own entity, despite what any of the zoning codes may state. Most people when in the area are there because they’re obligated to; they need to run errands, pick up their kids from school or it’s on their way to work. In short, it’s hardly a destination, it’s not trendy. There are no swanky hangouts or coffee shops. Everyone who lives here keeps to themselves and goes about their day, which does have its benefits. For instance, I personally like feeling a sense of solitude when I’m at home, and this is definitely provided for me in my pseudo cul-de-sac. I can play my music as loud as I want with no complaints, other than those who actually live in my house. I don’t fear someone looking in on me whilst relaxing in my rumpled PJ’s, my greasy hair pulled into a bun too messy to be perceived as “cute.” I am able to reflect in the peace that I so often crave. I have a

"There's not a breath of fresh air in the neighborhood. The grass don't grow no more, you can't raise a carrot in the backyard. They should have a law against apartment houses...More and more I think about those days, Linda. This time of year it was lilac and wisteria. And then the peonies would come out, and the daffodils. What a fragrance in this room!" ( Miller, 737 )

Today, the Upper West Side stretches from West 59th Street to West 110th Street. Like any New York City neighborhood, it has evolved significantly throughout its time. What is now known for mostly residential buildings was once an area known for its lush greenery that served for farming and an escape from New York’s early financial leaders--eventually serving as a key point in the American battle for independence.