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At the Creating Edge

Hudson Square is a major creative hub, home to some 60,000 people working in advertising, design, media and communications. View businesses

Hudson Square

Where we are

The Hudson Square Neighborhood

With Clarkson Street to the North, Canal Street to the South, West street to the West, and 6th Avenue to the East, Hudson Square is a vibrant neighborhood in the heart of lower Manhattan. Read more

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The Hudson Square BID

We are the voice of the neighborhood. Our sole mission is to propel, support, and celebrate this great neighborhood for what it is – one of the most energizing locations in the world’s most exciting city. Read more

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Artist Open Call: Hudson Square Centennial MuralThe Hudson Square BID, in partnership with StorageMart (Manhattan Mini Storage), is seeking an artist team to design and install a large-scale mural at 131 Varick Street, celebrating 100 years of Hudson Square’s historic loft district. Spanning …
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HSQ Benefits Package: Annual Video 2026Who says great benefits only come with a job? Welcome to Hudson Square, where the perks go WAY beyond your paycheck!
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Annual Report 2026Whether you work, live, visit, or run a business here, Hudson Square is built to give you more: more room to gather, more art in your day, cleaner streets, greener blocks, and stronger connections. This report is a guide to the work behind those neighborhood benefits
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Hudson Square Annual Meeting 2026We’re having a party—and you’re invited! AND IT’S FREE! Join us for our Annual Meeting as we toast to another year of growth, connection, and community in Hudson Square. We’ll keep the official business short and the celebration big—with …
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NOW OPEN: Hudson Square PlazaA bold new plaza is coming to Little Sixth! Opening in 2026, this vibrant space will add 4,000 sq ft of open space for the Hudson Square community to relax, connect, and enjoy the neighborhood’s creative energy.
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Q2 2026 Hudson Square Mobility ReportHudson Square kept moving in Q2 2026, with growing pedestrian activity, increased subway ridership, and record-breaking Citi Bike usage across the neighborhood. Foot traffic at key Hudson Square intersections continued to trend upward year-over-year, while average weekday …
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Getting to Know Hudson SquareWelcome to our ultimate guide to Hudson Square! Discover the district’s rich history, vibrant art scene, and charming open spaces that define our neighborhood. Once known as the Printing District, Hudson Square has always been a hub for …
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Food Spots for a Team LunchHere are some options for your team’s lunch, whether it’s an outing or a business meeting, we’ve got you!
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Completion of the Hudson Square StandardHSS is a ground-breaking, neighborhood-level approach to urban forestry. The platinum standard has been applied to over 500 trees in Hudson Square, making the neighborhood more beautiful and pedestrian-friendly.
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Hudson Square Storefront Report 2025Hudson Square Storefront Report: 10-Year Trends in Retail and Vacancy Hudson Square continues to evolve as one of Manhattan’s most dynamic mixed-use neighborhoods. The Hudson Square Storefront Report examines how storefront inventory, occupancy, and retail activity have …
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Restaurant Stars of Hudson SquareThese are our neighborhood’s stars.. specifically MICHELIN stars , Bib Gourmandfavorites, MICHELIN Chefs, and those that have been a part of MICHELIN Guide on restaurants. Additionally, see the New York Times Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟 and NYT “100 …
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Women-Owned Businesses in Hudson SquareIn the spirit of International Women’s Day, check out women-owned/co-owned/led businesses in Hudson Square (will always update the list with more businesses)
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Business Directory
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NEW Businesses in Hudson Square ’25-’26These are retailers that have opened (or are opening soon) in Hudson Square from the second half of 2025 to the present. See the FULL Business Directory here: https://hudsonsquarebid.org/business-resources/business-directory/ The list is being updated…
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Andy Cohen’s Corner Bin in Hudson SquareWelcome to Andy Cohen’s Corner – Hudson Square’s Most Fabulous Trash Bin On January 6th, Hudson Square rolled out the red carpet (literally) for one of its most beloved longtime neighbors: Andy Cohen. After 16 years of …
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Congestion Pricing 1 Year Anniversary in Hudson SquareOne year into congestion pricing, we’re seeing clear improvements in Hudson Square. With our neighborhood positioned at the entrance to the Holland Tunnel, we’ve witnessed firsthand the impact: Holland Tunnel traffic speeds are up by as much …
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Hudson Square Annual Video 2025HSQ 3.0… is it a square? NO, it’s a TRAPEZOID! You’ve seen it first at the Annual Meeting, but now you can rewatch it as Chip Varick and the BID team share all the work we have …
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Hudson Square Annual Report 2025IT’S HERE! This report is a recap of all the hard work the Hudson Square BID has done in the last year. Dive into it, read it, and then reread it because we’ve made the report FUN …
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Hudson Square StorylineHudson Square Storyline by Jenny Goldstick is our new iteration of Walk to the Water, an art installation and wayfinding guide directing people from the neighborhood to the waterfront. This iteration is a portrait of Hudson Square …
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2025 Hudson Square Neighborhood Survey – Results2025 Hudson Square Neighborhood Survey: Who We Are, What We Want, Where We’re Going The results are in. With a record-breaking 2,676 responses, the 2025 Hudson Square Neighborhood Survey offers the most detailed snapshot yet of the …
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Eat + Drink Locally in Hudson SquareHudson Square is like a small town – walk to highly-rated restaurants and local bars in just a few minutes.
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Hudson Square Receives a $4.5 Million Award to Fund Six Transformative ProjectsHudson Square has been awarded $4.5 million through New York State’s NY Forward program to support six major projects that will enhance public space, support local institutions, and strengthen the neighborhood’s identity as a creative and connected …
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New Plaza Design Approved in Hudson SquareNYC Parks, NYC DEP, and Hudson Square BID have jointly unveiled the schematic design for a dynamic new public space — located at the corner of Hudson and Houston Streets. Covering approximately 0.26 acres, this project will …
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Public Art MapSee our public art map and choose your walk of the day during your lunch break
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Walk To The WaterEmbark on a journey through Hudson Square’s rich history, guided by a series of artworks telling the story of our neighborhood.
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Congestion Pricing in Hudson Square Congestion Pricing went live on Sunday, January 5th. Hudson Square BID’s President – Samara Karasyk, gave an interview on Monday, January 6th, to the CBS News that you can watch here. Hudson Square BID’s …
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Sustainability ToolkitHudson Square BID Launches Sustainability Toolkit: A Blueprint for Climate-Forward Urban Spaces In response to the growing challenges of climate change, Hudson Square BID has developed a comprehensive Sustainability Toolkit designed to guide community groups and business …
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A New Outdoor Space is Coming to Hudson Square!We are looking for your creativity, feedback, and vision to help make the future of this outdoor public space as energetic and exciting as the people in our neighborhood.
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New ConnectionsView our new ten year plan.
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