Wall Street Journal
“25 Years After the Sept. 11 Attacks, Lower Manhattan Is Thriving”
Wall Street Journal, by Peter Grant · September 7, 2026
Lower Manhattan has experienced a resurgence 25 years after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, with its population roughly tripling. Developers have converted dozens of office buildings into residential units, and the area isn’t just for financial services anymore.
"It’s the Financial District, but it’s fun down here." — bartender Brittany Belfiore