Downtown 2020: Manhattan's Lifeline Into the Future
The Epoch Times reports: Retaining Manhattan as the epicenter of the world is the work of many minds. How to plan, and build the heart of a major city into the future is a balancing act requiring careful consideration of residential space, commercial and office space, cultural elements, transport, and amenities.
“We have to keep this going,” said Berger, who states completing the World Trade Center (WTC) is top priority. “This is the single largest stimulus project in New York City. We need this project.”
The redevelopment of the WTC site will provide the office space needed to remain the business capital of the world when the economy recovers, she said, speaking at a forum recently organized by the Stephen L. Newman Real Estate Institute's Downtown Futures Group.
The Downtown Futures Group authored the report Downtown 2020—a comprehensive look into the future of Manhattan. Downtown 2020 was prepared by a team that includes representatives from Baruch College, New York University, and private companies including Real Capital Analytics, Grubb & Ellis, and Sam Schwartz Engineering.
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Posted by: Nina Turner