Predictions Summary

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Park Slope is in its Third Wave of Gentrification. It is hard to imagine that the neighborhood could get much more upscale. Before the recession hit the country, Park Slope was developing along Fourth Avenue into Third Avenue, and south towards Twentieth Street. Now that we are in an economic downturn I predict that development will occur at a slower pace. This does not mean that the neighborhood will not continue to develop however. I believe that once the economy picks up that the area will continue to attract residents with upper-middle-class incomes, and that the upscale shops and restaurants and expensive housing will continue their spread. I hope that the diversity of people that live in the neighborhood south of Ninth Street and along Fourth Avenue remains, and, because these areas are last to develop, perhaps it will be so. I believe Park Slope will continue to be a desirable place for families because of its excellent schools, parks and other amenities. Unless there is a huge shift, I believe that more and more people will be migrating to Brooklyn to live and that Park Slope has developed the reputation for being an excellent place to settle down. This means that the neighborhood will only become more crowded, more popular and more expensive. Buy now! That’s the way to stay.


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Which trends in your neighborhood do you think will continue?

Which trends do you think will end or reverse?

Who do you think will live in your neighborhood in 5, 10, 15 years?

What do you think is best for the neighborhood and the people who live in it?