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If you look at the neighborhood as a whole it's pretty diverse even for Brooklyn, as G-Dale says. It's just that the different groups have their little areas that don't overlap much.
That is my point. When people think of Williamsburg these days all they think of is Bedford and N 6th.
That is my point. When people think of Williamsburg these days all they think of is Bedford and N 6th.
Yeah I wasn't disagreeing with you that Williamsburg is diverse in its way. I think Flatbush is more diverse in some ways, but it depends how you look at it.
Yeah I wasn't disagreeing with you that Williamsburg is diverse in its way. I think Flatbush is more diverse in some ways, but it depends how you look at it.
But there is a major difference between being culturally diverse and the cultural epicenter of the city,state
or country. Let's not confuse the two
Culture means different things to different people. You say culture to me and I associate it with words like...
Musicals
Ballet
Theatre
Museum
Libraries
Botanical Gardens
Opera
Orchestra
So forth. If I go by what I think is culture. Then Williamsburg is definitely not the center of Brooklyn culture. It'd be more like Downtown Brooklyn to Prospect Park area with BAM, Barclay's, Brooklyn Library by Central Plaza, Brooklyn Botanical Garden, Brooklyn Museum, etc.
The Italian population these days are limited to the eastern section of the Neighborhood as you head towards Queens (The annual).
And it is not specifically just about this yuppie group. Williamsburg has a greater variety of cultures living in a single neighborhood than anywhere else in Brooklyn. Brooklyn may be diverse as a whole, but its individual neighborhoods are not. At least that I can think of. It is not like the yuppies are the majority of Williamsburg yet, unless I am really that far behind in following how much the neighborhood has changed. But I still see many Hispanics, blacks and Jews around, not so much Italians but some are still around.
They do not live together. They just share a few zip codes. The yuppies are the ones buying the million dollar condos. They make the area trendy and relevant to the masses. I do not think they bring much to the neighborhood but drive up prices and bring Star Bucks, bars and over priced eateries to the community. The only group that are happy about these folks are businesses.
Culture means different things to different people. You say culture to me and I associate it with words like...
Musicals
Ballet
Theatre
Museum
Libraries
Botanical Gardens
Opera
Orchestra
So forth. If I go by what I think is culture. Then Williamsburg is definitely not the center of Brooklyn culture. It'd be more like Downtown Brooklyn to Prospect Park area with BAM, Barclay's, Brooklyn Library by Central Plaza, Brooklyn Botanical Garden, Brooklyn Museum, etc.
Initially, I was thinking about ethnic culture but your assessment is accurate. These areas define Brooklyn.
They do not live together. They just share a few zip codes. The yuppies are the ones buying the million dollar condos. They make the area trendy and relevant to the masses. I do not think they bring much to the neighborhood but drive up prices and bring Star Bucks, bars and over priced eateries to the community. The only group that are happy about these folks are businesses.
There is no Starbucks in Williamsburg. And as overpriced as some find the eateries to be, for what you get is still cheaper than what you will pay in Manhattan or affluent suburbs. Those that the businesses employ may not be so unhappy about these folks.
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When one says diversity is diversity the number of different people living there or just passing thru and utilizing the amenities?? Either way, Williamsburg is not the most culturally diverse part of BK in my opinion.
There is no Starbucks in Williamsburg. And as overpriced as some find the eateries to be, for what you get is still cheaper than what you will pay in Manhattan or affluent suburbs. Those that the businesses employ may not be so unhappy about these folks.
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