It Starts with NYC, the world's second home, and the global capital of influence
NYC is the ideal location to accelerate urban oriented responses to the climate crisis.
| NYC Advantages |
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| Unrivaled infrastructure |
| Global financial powerhouse |
| Top destination for millions |
| World-leading innovation hub |
| Home to the UN and elite universities |
| Far-reaching global influence |
| Richly diverse population |
| Economic strength that drives progress |
Most Influential Cities (source: various)
...and Continues with FiDi's Unique Advantages
FiDi is the Most Transit-Accessible Neighborhood
FiDi is served by 13 subway lines (including Fulton Center), 30 MTA bus routes, 18 ferry lines, the Downtown Alliance Shuttle, and 35 Citibike stations, offering quick access to both the west and east side greenways, the Javits Center, the UN, and major airports (JFK, LGA, EWR).
FiDi has Ample Office Space for Industry Showrooms
High office vacancy in NYC presents a significant economic challenge, reducing property values and tax revenues. In fiscal 2021, 54.1% of NYC taxes came from real estate. However, this surplus space provides an opportunity for industry showrooms and carbon-zero exhibits.
FiDi is Globally Known, Historically Significant
FiDi is home to Wall Street, the New York Stock Exchange, and the world's largest gold reserves. It is steeped in American history as the site of the first U.S. Congress, George Washington's inauguration, the signing of the Bill of Rights, and where Thomas Edison built the world’s first commercial power plant.
FiDi is Surrounded by the Lower Manhattan Coastal Resiliency (LMCR) Project
The Lower Manhattan Resiliency Project is crucial for protecting FiDi from rising sea levels and flooding. It includes floodwalls, storm barriers, and green infrastructure to safeguard the area’s economic and cultural significance.
FiDi offers Overflow Capacity via Ferry
If demand exceeds expectations, FiDi’s location allows quick ferry access to Liberty State Park, Governors Island, Brooklyn Army Terminal, and the Brooklyn Navy Yards, providing overflow capacity.
A Key Node in The Blue Highway
Surrounded by water on three sides, FiDi is uniquely positioned to use waterways for transport, reducing truck reliance and promoting sustainability.
