Public Art and Green Spaces

Old Slip Park Has a Brand New Look

The park is better than ever, thanks to a Downtown Alliance-led beautification project.
Letter of Recommendation: City Hall Park

Letter of Recommendation: City Hall Park

City Hall Park is a true microcosm of Lower Manhattan.

Brooklyn Banks Skates Back From Its 15-Year Closure 

Brooklyn Banks Skates Back From Its 15-Year Closure 

“We never needed skate parks, because we had one.”

Three Sculptures at Wagner Park

Three Sculptures at Wagner Park

With Wagner Park now open to the public following its two-year closure for renovations as part of the South Battery Park Resiliency Project, many...

Wagner Park Reopens With Major Resiliency Improvements 

Wagner Park Reopens With Major Resiliency Improvements 

The park closed in 2023 to make way for major renovations as part of the overall South Battery Park City Resiliency Project.

Looking Back at Downtown’s First Independence Day

Looking Back at Downtown’s First Independence Day

Downtown's first Independence Day was a day to be remembered.

Downtown for WITS (or Anything Else)? Scope Out These Partnering Businesses

Downtown for WITS (or Anything Else)? Scope Out These Partnering Businesses

These WITS partners have generously worked to make sure WITS attendees have the time of their lives in Lower Manhattan. 

An Unbe-leafable Giveaway: Free Tulip Bulbs for the Taking on May 13

An Unbe-leafable Giveaway: Free Tulip Bulbs for the Taking on May 13

On Tuesday, May 13, we’re hosting our annual adopt-a-bulb event.

Art Really *Is* All Around, Thanks to ADNY’s Placemaking Work

Art Really *Is* All Around, Thanks to ADNY’s Placemaking Work

One of the best ways to brighten up a neighborhood? Free art — and live music!

ReConstruction: Turning the Neighborhood’s Construction Zones Into a Walkable Art Gallery

ReConstruction: Turning the Neighborhood’s Construction Zones Into a Walkable Art Gallery

In 2007, the Downtown Alliance started a groundbreaking initiative that aimed to mitigate the visual effects of the WTC rebuilding project.

This Earth Day, Roll Up Your Sleeves and Help Us Clean Up Bowling Green Park

This Earth Day, Roll Up Your Sleeves and Help Us Clean Up Bowling Green Park

On April 22, join the Downtown Alliance and 28 Liberty for a special volunteer opportunity.

The Artist at Work: James Hsieh’s New In-Progress Piece at 28 Liberty

The Artist at Work: James Hsieh’s New In-Progress Piece at 28 Liberty

The installation is sponsored by Fosun and Art on the Ave.