Revitalizing An Industrial Neighborhood

The West Chelsea and meatpacking district areas are rapidly being transformed into one of the most hip, lively areas of the city.

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November 26, 2003, 12:00 PM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

Two hotels, the Food Network headquarters and a host of residents turn another forgotten industrial neigborhood vibrant again. "The West Chelsea and meatpacking district areas are rapidly being transformed from tired industrial and distribution centers to one of the most hip, lively areas of the city. The influx of media tenants, designers and retailers is raising rent levels and speeding the process of change."

Thanks to Judd Schechtman

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