Wanderlust World Wanderlust World - Before the bridge, commuters used ferries; unreliable during extreme weather and required hours-long commutes. the bridge cut travel time dramatically and made crossing the East River reliable, making jobs in Manhattan accessible to Brooklyn residents and vice versa.
Population growth and urban expansion
- Improved commuting facilitated population growth in nearby areas which spurred businesses to open; increasing Brooklyn's economy further
Development of new communities:
- Neighborhoods near the bridge experienced an increase in residential; housing developments
Improved trade and commerce:-
-Before the bridge, transporting was complicated, due to limited options in transferring across the river or going the long. way around; which also increased cost of delivery. Direct access between increased business opportunities between the two city areas and across the US as well
Technological advancement and engineering marvel: