What happens when you turn a 100-year-old shipping terminal into a creative hub in Brooklyn?
Industry City, a 6-million-square-foot campus on Brooklyn’s waterfront that now houses more than 650 businesses. What used to be a key player in global trade is now a thriving center for innovation, local food, public art, and community events.
Originally built in the early 1900s as Bush Terminal, Industry City was one of the world’s first intermodal shipping hubs. At its peak, it moved over 20 million tons of cargo a year and employed around 35,000 workers, playing a critical role in U.S. wartime logistics.
Fast-forward to today, and you’ll find a completely reimagined space. Industry City now blends manufacturing, design, media, and tech, generating a significant economic impact in New York City. It’s a model of urban revitalization, turning industrial bones into a vibrant, creative ecosystem.
One of its standout attractions is Japan Village, a 20,000-square-foot marketplace featuring ramen, mochi, matcha, and more—all under one roof. The space also includes rotating art installations, pop-up shops, and a packed calendar of over 100 annual public events, from art festivals to vintage markets.
From wartime warehouse to creative engine, Industry City is a blueprint for how cities can preserve history while building for the future.
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