Bushwick Podcast

The Locals Brooklyn

Episode Summary

Bushwick is home to what may be the world's only real estate brokerage where you can simultaneously rent an apartment and...buy smokable hemp? This week, we look at the story behind The Locals Laboratory, a surprising organization trying to effect positive change in the neighborhood at the intersection of real estate and therapeutic plants. AFTER THE EPISODE: Our sincere thanks to Angea, Merly, and the Locals team. You can find out more about The Locals at their website, www.thelocalsbrooklyn.com, and on their instagram, @thelocalsbrooklyn. To learn more about The Locals Laboratory and the hemp side of things, head to www.thelocalslaboratory.com, and follow along at @thelocalslab. Questions? Feedback? Want to get involved with Bushwick Podcast? We'd to love to hear from you! Get in touch at hello@hearbushwick.com.

Episode Notes

Bushwick is home to what may be the world's only real estate brokerage where you can simultaneously rent an apartment and...buy smokable hemp? This week, we look at the story behind The Locals Laboratory, a surprising organization trying to effect positive change in the neighborhood at the intersection of real estate and therapeutic plants.

AFTER THE EPISODE:

Our sincere thanks to Angela, Merly, and the Locals team. You can find out more about The Locals at their website, www.thelocalsbrooklyn.com, and on their instagram, @thelocalsbrooklyn. To learn more about The Locals Laboratory and the hemp side of things, head to www.thelocalslaboratory.com, and follow along at @thelocalslab.

Questions? Feedback? Want to get involved with Bushwick Podcast? We'd to love to hear from you! Get in touch at hello@hearbushwick.com.

Photo via The Locals Brooklyn

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