The Financial District is a vibrant, developing neighborhood in Lower Manhattan.

Lower Manhattan refers to the southern part of the island of Manhattan. New York City residents call the area south of Chambers Street and the Brooklyn Bridge "downtown," which includes City Hall, various federal and local government buildings, and the neighborhoods of Battery Park City to the west, Financial District in the middle and the South Street Seaport to the east.

With a population that's more than doubled in the past eight years, Lower Manhattan is one of New York's fastest growing areas. In the past, the downtown area hasn't been thought of as much more than the home of Wall Street and the Financial District, but thanks to a steady influx of newcomers, it's transforming into a vibrant 24/7 neighborhood. Dozens of restaurants and retailers have set up shop in the area, and construction projects have brought revitalized parks and new transit options. Downtown is still a work in progress, with several new projects in the works to further improve the area.

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