How has Brooklyn Flea and Smorgasburg impacted Williamsburg?
Williamsburg’s incarnations of the Brooklyn Flea and Smorgasburg are due to reopen in the crisp open air of East River State Park in a few short weeks, on April 6, and with the arrival of the clothiers, cooks, carpenters, and other artisans will also come thousands of shoppers and eaters per day from around the city and world. Their energy, coupled with the entrepreneurship of the vendors and Flea founders Jonathan Butler and Eric Demby, is what continues to make the outdoor markets a must-see destination for residents, new businesses, and visitors alike.
But if the area around North 7th Street and Kent Avenue has become the hub, then how is that affecting the businesses and community around it? How are vendors/entrepreneurs expanding beyond the weekend markets? How are existing businesses affected? And what does this mean for Williamsburg going forward?
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