The world’s most closely watched urban renewal project, the World Trade Center links Tribeca to the Financial District, and brims with innovative architecture, renowned public artwork, and grand open spaces. This is a neighborhood reborn, pulsing with energy 24/7/365, and offering a vibrant, street-level experience that thoughtfully integrates the built environment into its surroundings.

The World Trade Center features direct, weather-protected access to 12 subways & PATH trains, and most of the City’s bus and ferry lines. The stunning new WTC Transportation Hub — designed by Santiago Calatrava — is a soaring gateway that makes a grand entrance to an all new City. Together with the new MTA Fulton Transit Center, coming and going is fast & convenient. It’s the equivalent of having Grand Central, Times Square and Penn Station all in one place.

At the dawn of the 21st Century, the World Trade Center has redefined the possibilities of the modern urban landscape — a functional showplace that seamlessly unifies architectural spectacle and environmental sustainability. Stunning new structures, created by some of the world’s greatest living architects, have re-shaped and transformed the most renowned skyline on the planet.

The World Trade Center is home to dozens of smart, creative and growing companies including Moody’s, Condé Nast, WilmerHale, BMI & MediaMath. These cutting-edge firms want to be in innovative, high-tech, green buildings, next door to to unmatched mass transit options and world-class amenities, dining & retail. The WTC is an ultra-convenient commute from the hot Brooklyn, Downtown Manhattan & New Jersey neighborhoods, where up-and-coming talent chooses to live.

To become iconic is to transcend history itself. Here the past, present and future come together to create something entirely new and spectacular. Use the interactive multi-media timeline to explore the storied history that has shaped Downtown Manhattan and the World Trade Center …and get a glimpse into what lies ahead in the not-too-distant future, as this extraordinary place emerges as a dynamic architectural, artistic and commercial success.