Many major NYC businesses, organizations and corporations have already headed down south to Lower Manhattan and even more are making the move in the upcoming months. This massive move downtown reflects the rebirth of the area after a significant amount of damage was done from the terrorist attacks on 9/11 as well as by Hurricane Sandy just two years ago.
Downtown is the heart of every city, and while here at DOWNTOWN Magazine we have always known that, the influx of businesses coming to Lower Manhattan is just one more sign why downtown is becoming the place to be in New York City. Many of these companies are coming to the area to experience and utilize the openness and beauty of both the community and the environment including enjoyment of extraordinary parks and waterways.
The movement of Condé Nast downtown into the World Trade Center was one of the first steps in breaking the barrier and stereotype that Lower Manhattan is strictly reserved for bankers and financial offices. Condé Nast as a whole will occupy around 20 of the tower’s 104 floors.
Celebrity chef’s Tom Colicchio, Keith McNally and Joël Robuchon have announced plans to open restaurants near downtown. The Italian food marketplace Eataly, as previously written about by DOWNTOWN, plans to open at 4 World Trade Center and the restaurant chain, Dig Inn, has opened in Brookfield Place.
In Brookfield Place alone, Hermés, Ferragamo, Zegna, theory, Michael Kors, Bonobos, Paul Smith, and J. Crew are opening locations. Hugo Boss is opening a location at 55 Water Street. We look forward to the arrival of many more businesses downtown as they realize just how much Lower Manhattan has to offer.
-Lauren Price
