Articles on World Trade Center

Lower Manhattan's Burst of Development

Lower Manhattan is planning on massive growth within the next few years, with more than 70 construction projects underway.  The most well-known project, The World Trade Center complex is set to widen the area as a public transportation terminal, with the completion of the Fulton Center, which despite stalls is slated to open in July, and will contain a retail space above the subway lines.  This would complement the reopening of the newer South Ferry Station, which still requires renovations consequent of Hurricane Sandy, as well as the new One World Trade Center, which would expand the current PATH station.  The new complex will also house the 9/11 Memorial Museum.

Downtown Rising: New Developments in FiDi

In recent years, the Financial District has taken a lot of hard blows, from the September 11th attacks to the devastation of Hurricane Sandy, but the neighborhood has persevered and promises to be stronger than ever despite some of the problems facing the revitalization of the Pier 17 shopping mall. While some of the more obvious signs of this include the newly opened 4 orld Trade Center and the Freedom Tower opening late next year, there also an astounding 17 new developments and luxury conversions under construction or on the way. 

Dear Rest of Residential Manhattan, FiDi Has Arrived

People of FiDi

It’s been more than a decade since the attack on the World Trade Center. The towers collapsed into nothing. Smoke billowed up and covered neighboring buildings in the Financial District with dust. Chaos ensued within the neighborhood. Families huddled in nearby apartments, shaken by events going outside their dirtied windows. Those on the streets were tarnished with ashes from above. The future of FiDi seemed bleak as it faded beneath ominous clouds of debris. Moving forward seemed inconceivable.

New FiDi Building Gets a 'Second Skin'

22 Thames Street's 'Second Skin'

While stock broker’s yells are muffled by the bustling air that is Lower Manhattan, a new voice can be heard -- the voice of residents. The first ten years of the 21st century have brought changes to the Financial District. Office spaces have been remodeled into remarkable residential quarters. Brand new condominium buildings have also been rising to situate themselves alongside the more historic premises. It seems that the name of the Financial District has also been revamped in the excitement, as it is more endearingly referred to as ‘FiDi’ today.

The Civic Center is Waking Up

Civic Center in Lower Manhattan

Lower Manhattan is continuing to birth new projects, adding to the culture and style that is already present in this area. Civic center, is near City Hall, the neighborhood north of the Financial District, and it has been attracting a lot of attention lately from people excited about what’s happening in Lower Manhattan. Civic Center is known for its quiet yet charming traits. This sleepy area has been brought to life with all of the new developments that are emerging, including retail which is sure to follow. The entrance to Civic Center is near the Brooklyn Bridge, making it easy to commute from one borough to the next.

Warren Street Becomes Home to New Luxury Developments

Along with 101 Warren Street, a slew of new developments are set to take hold on Warren StreetWarren Street is headed for a makeover. As a neighborhood, Tribeca has rarely ever held a large deal of new and available inventory. However, this area of Lower Manhattan has recently become a bit of a residential hub. As the World Trade Center has been built and revitalized, so too has this region of Tribeca which has received a good deal of economic investment, reinvigorating the business district of Manhattan as a whole. Despite its busy and commercial nature, Warren Street has been primed for a slew of new construction and ultra-luxury condominiums.