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owntown Manhattan is back. The heart
of New York City has been reborn and
is beating faster and stronger than ever
before.
The fatal terrorist attacks and aftermath of
9/11 cast a dark shadow over the bustling streets of
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tions began relocating to Midtown Manhattan, the end
of an era was heralded. New York City’s skyline would
never be the same, and the neighborhood became a
In the years following 9/11, Downtown Man-
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However, from this tragedy came a renewed
history needed to be embraced, and it was then that
in Downtown Manhattan. Both commercial and resi-
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changing community.
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Park Place and 5 Beekman, which offer state of the
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lion visitors annually. Beekman Tower, also known as
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building is one of the tallest residential towers in the
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evolving element of the Downtown community, re-
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to reinvigorate the area and connect the city to the waterfront. It is a huge invest-
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owners and the community to build the ultimate destination for New Yorkers.
you tells you that that’s correct. New Yorkers are rediscovering Lower Manhat-
this,” he said.
bring a new level of retail and dining offerings to the neighborhood.

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are drawn to the many amenities that Lower Manhattan has to offer. In addition,
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the Downtown community, with a range of high-end stores including Hermès,
always been a strong believer in the growth of Downtown. The future of this
neighborhood is extraordinary. It’s why we are here,” he said.
the area, cementing the Financial District as a remade neighborhood, no longer
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created a high demand for amenities. “Because there are more residents here,
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vices and legal services anymore, that has changed the demand and has lead to a
community in exciting ways,” she said.
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are well on our way. It’s the city’s oldest neighborhood, it’s an historic treasure,
we want to harness that momentum, build on that growth and continue to make
York City has shown its strength and resilience, overcoming so many hurdles to
we celebrate the rebirth of Lower Manhattan as a renewed, vibrant and