KCDC (skateshop)

KCDC

Founded	November 2001;24 years ago (2001-11) in Brooklyn, New York, United States of America
Founder	Amy Ellington
Website	https://kcdcskateshop.com/

KCDC, also known as KCDC Skateshop, is a skateshop formerly located in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City.

History

Opening in 2001, KCDC was first located at North 10th Street. ^[1] The first location of KCDC catered to the NYC skate community by providing access to ramps in addition to the retail skateshop. ^{[2] [3] [4]} Founded by Amy Ellington, KCDC makes an effort to support Women and LGBTQ+ skateboarders. ^[2] Throughout its history, KCDC's location remained in Williamsburg despite rising rents, until 2024 when Ellington closed the physical location of the skate shop due to rising rents. ^{[2] [5] [6]}

In 2022, KCDC released a hightop Nike SB Dunk in a pink and black colorway. ^{[2] [7] [8]}

KCDC is recognized for hosting community skate events, including art shows, music events, meet-and-greets, and a Valentine's Day skate night. ^{[9] [1]} Additionally, KCDC produces their own skate videos featuring local skateboarders. ^[2]

Videos

• The Rent is Too Damn High , 2024 ^[10]

Locations

• 90 N. 11th Street, Brooklyn, NYC (2006) ^[11]
• 80 N. 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NYC (-2024) ^[12]

References

1. Scott, David Meerman; Scott, Reiko (2020-01-07). Fanocracy: Turning Fans into Customers and Customers into Fans. Penguin. ISBN   978-0-593-08400-7.
2. Pappalardo, Anthony (29 April 2022). "Finally, a Skate Shoe for Everyone". Highsnobiety.
3. Vadukul, Alex (2011-09-22). "A Skate Shop Where Skateboarders Can Defy Gravity". The New York Times . Archived from the original on 2011-09-25.
4. "Best Skateboard Shops In New York". CBS New York. 2017-06-12. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
5. Campo, Daniel (2013-09-10). The Accidental Playground: Brooklyn Waterfront Narratives of the Undesigned and Unplanned. Fordham Univ Press. ISBN   978-0-8232-5189-6.
6. "Farewell, KCDC, You Will Be Dearly Missed". Monster Children. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
7. Le, Michael (2021-07-04). "Brooklyn's KCDC Skateshop Celebrates 20th Anniversary With The Nike SB Dunk High". Sneaker News. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
8. Wong, Veronica (2021-07-06). "Take a First Look at KCDC Skateshop's Nike SB Dunk High "KCDC Brooklyn"". Hypebeast. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
9. Ameen, Taji; Nootens, Nic (2018-02-18). "INSIDE OUR VALENTINE'S DAY SKATE NIGHT WITH KCDC & FRIENDS". Jenkem Magazine. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
10. Staff, Jenkem (2024-10-13). ""THE RENT IS TOO DAMN HIGH" A VIDEO FROM KCDC SKATESHOP". Jenkem Magazine. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
11. Hughes, Carl (2006-11-28). Let's Go New York City 16th Edition. Macmillan. ISBN   978-0-312-36087-0.
12. Hershkovits, Esther (2022-09-29). "7 best skate shops in New York". Red Bull. Retrieved 2024-09-03.

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