The Gothamist just reported on the ongoing gentrification of Williamsburg. Urban Outfitters plans to open its newest store this Friday, just steps from the Bedford L train. The national chain has been on a big push across many developing areas of New York City, opening a massive store in the Financial District just a few weeks back.
Urban is just of many chain retailers making the jump across the East River. This particular UO will be part of the space ninety 8, a new and Williamsburg’s first urban mall. Sephora, J.Crew. Gant, Whole Foods, have all moved into the area in the last year alone. WIlliamsburg has now been called Times Square for hipsters, among other titles. It won’t be long before the strollers move in and the hipsters move out. 
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