In the 20 years since 9/11, dozens of new developments have popped up in Lower Manhattan, allowing downtown to transition from the city’s financial center to a thriving commercial, culinary and residential destination. Looking beyond the new World Trade Center towers, the Alliance for Downtown New York compiled a "20 in 20" spotlight on 20 significant developments that have defined the changes seen in the post-9/11 era. The list reflects new construction, billions in private investments to renovate office space, impressive conversions and new residential space, as well as a host of now-iconic developments that tell the story of Lower Manhattan's rebirth in the face of tragedy.
