Downtown Brooklyn - It's the moment Michael Van Valkenburgh

Michael Van Valkenburgh

Principal, Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates

"We wanted a big roomy space where all the staff had access to natural light and amazing views—and we got that in Downtown Brooklyn."
- Michael Van Valkenburgh

Location: 12,000 square feet in 16 Court Street, Downtown Brooklyn

Why it's the moment for creative companies in Downtown Brooklyn:

It's one of the world's most creative communities:
- Home to the BAM Cultural District
- 50 arts and cultural groups in the area
- Over 2,500 filmmakers, graphic designers, architects, artists and writers
working in Downtown Brooklyn

Centralized location: Served by 13 subway lines, 15 bus lines and the Long Island Railroad

A rich talent base to draw from: 58% of the adults in the surrounding communities have undergraduate or graduate degrees

Trend toward more creative industries:
- Interboro Partners and Terreform 1 are already taking advantage of all
Downtown Brooklyn has to offer


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