Bloomberg Talks President & CEO of the Brooklyn Navy Yard Lindsay Greene Talks Metropolitan Economic Development
Sep 15, 2025
Lindsay Greene, President and CEO of the Brooklyn Navy Yard, shares her insights on New York City's economic landscape. She discusses the Yard’s transformation from a historic shipbuilding site to a bustling industrial hub. Greene delves into the need for skilled labor in modern manufacturing and the investment required for workforce training. She highlights the challenges posed by the city's high cost of living and how the Navy Yard fosters business growth while supporting community development.
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Scale And Economic Impact
- The Brooklyn Navy Yard spans 300 acres, hosts 550+ businesses, and employs 11,000 people.
- It generates over $2.5 billion per year in economic impact for New York City.
Why Cities Matter For Manufacturing
- Urban manufacturing leverages local talent, proximity to customers, and metropolitan demand.
- The Brooklyn Navy Yard attracts firms that need city-based engineers, shop-floor workers, and an eight-million-consumer market.
A Wide Range Of Makers On One Campus
- The Navy Yard hosts diverse manufacturers from food-ingredient producers to electric motorcycle makers and a still-functioning shipyard.
- Those tenants use legacy Navy infrastructure alongside modern industrial activities on the 300-acre campus.