Lower Manhattan Economy

Since September 11, RPA has been leading efforts to examine the future economy of Lower Manhattan for the Civic Alliance to Rebuild Downtown New York. In 2002, this effort resulted in the publication of Reports from the Economic Development Working Group and the development of economic scenarios and their regional implications for the Civic Alliance's Planning and Design Workshop for Lower Manhattan. The first report included an analysis of the Manhattan and regional office market, an examination of the future of Lower Manhattan as a creative center for the region, and economic development recommendations for the Alliance. In 2003, RPA will continue its analysis of the regional implications for a revitalized Downtown.

* Reports from the Economic Development Working Group (7.7 mb) pdf