Forum Archive: Posts by: brooklyntookit

Bed Stuy is a beautiful place but long time residents have said it was in need of some changes for quite some time. Now with some of the current and past changes (gentrification) unwelcomed by many, can we have some reactions in regards to what the community might need. For the people who are considering moving to Bed Stuy, mabey even gentrifying it, can we instead of telling them what we dont want (whole foods,starbucks,etc) can we tell them what we do want? What kind of changes would be nice? I think very specific reactions would be helpfull to those who might not understand or those who might think people in Bed Stuy are trying to keep all outsiders out. There is obviously a big difference between realators trying to make money and break up a pre-existing community and people being priced out of thier neighbourhoods and would like to move to Bed Stuy for all its appealing attributes….. and mabey even contribute to the community.Id really like to direct the comments at both. Thanks so much everyone!