All far from well in post-9/11 Downtown

It’s been nearly five years since September 11, and many have touted the commercial recovery of Downtown as a sign of the city’s recovery from the attacks overall. But all is far from well in Downtown, where more than 50,000 jobs were lost because of September 11 and smaller merchants still struggle to lure customers. more [Crain’s]
Still, Downtown has reaped the benefits of a pricier Midtown. Companies will choose Downtown office space well before choosing any space in the outer-boroughs. more [Crain’s]