Our Work
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
On Tuesday, May 13, we’re hosting our annual adopt-a-bulb event.
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!
How the Alliance Turned Stone Street Into One of the Most Exciting Blocks in NYC
In 1996, we began a revitalization project that transformed the block into a bustling dining destination.
ADNY and the Covid-19 Pandemic
In March 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic presented downtown with an entirely different kind of crisis.
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.
How the Alliance Played a Crucial Role in the Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy
In October of 2012, Hurricane Sandy barreled across the tri-state area, causing widespread flooding and power outages throughout Lower Manhattan.
Rising to the Occasion: The Alliance and September 11, 2001
The story of September 11 in Lower Manhattan is one of tragedy but also one of exceptional resilience.

