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The Commercial Observer published a piece on what the future holds for new Brooklyn retail: "When asked, the developers behind several of the latest big retail projects told The Mortgage Observer that many of those properties would have a more chic look and feel and a more versatile use than traditional shopping outlets and malls. One common point of comparison has been Jamestown's Chelsea Market, the high-end urban food court and shopping center with galleries and production studios mixed in." [CO]