named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Meeting of the Members
Annual event convening civic and business leaders, featuring high-profile speakers from city, state, and federal government to discuss key issues affecting Lower Manhattan, including public safety, transportation policy, and economic recovery
Fall Breakfast and Networking Event
Networking event that brings together public officials and private sector leaders to discuss regional priorities such as the census, data security, and climate change
Policy Advocacy Initiatives
Organizational efforts to influence public policy, including statements and advocacy on infrastructure projects such as the PATH extension to Newark and congestion pricing in Manhattan’s Central Business District
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Transportation Policy Advocacy & Infrastructure Reform 1 activity
- Advocacy for urban development and infrastructure in Lower ManhattanAdvocates for major public and private development projects, infrastructure modernization, and sustainable urban planning in Lower Manhattan, including the World Trade Center, Battery Park City, South Street Seaport, Fulton Transit Center, East River Waterfront Esplanade, and green building initiatives. The organization has played a key role in shaping the district since the 1993 Lower Manhattan Plan and post-9/11 rebuilding efforts.
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Regional Economic Development Initiatives 1 activity
- Facilitation of public-private collaboration in Lower ManhattanConvenes corporate, government, and community leaders to align on shared goals for Lower Manhattan’s economic vitality and urban development through structured collaboration and strategic partnerships.
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Capital Infrastructure Funding 1 activity
- Funding infrastructure and development initiatives through congestion pricing revenueSecures and allocates funding for a five-year, $45 million capital program, with one-third of the funds derived from proposed congestion pricing toll revenue to support transportation and urban development projects in Lower Manhattan.
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Leadership & Policy Dialogue Forums 1 activity
- Hosting policy and leadership forums for membersOrganizes and hosts annual meetings, networking breakfasts, and panel discussions featuring government officials, policymakers, and public figures to discuss economic recovery, public safety, transportation, and legislative priorities relevant to Lower Manhattan.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$197K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$179K91%
Investment income$18K9%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$210K
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$171K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$471K
Cash$88K
Investments$373K
Liabilities$20K
Net assets$451K
Liquid reserves26.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -9.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JESSICA LAPPIN | PRESIDENT | 20 | $762K |
board members · 24
- ALEX SPEKTOR — DIRECTOR
- ANDREW SCHWARTZ — DIRECTOR
- ANTHONY CAMMARATA JR — DIRECTOR
- ANTHONY E MUNROE — DIRECTOR
- ARTHUR S ADLER — DIRECTOR
- BEN BROWN — DIRECTOR
- BRIAN JOHNSON — DIRECTOR
- BRUCE SURRY — DIRECTOR
- DANIEL BIRNEY — DIRECTOR
- EDWARD PICCINICH — DIRECTOR
- ERIC ENGELHARDT — DIRECTOR
- FRANK SCIAME — TREASURER
- JAMES R KLEEMAN — DIRECTOR
- JEFFREY YACHMETZ — DIRECTOR
- JEREMY MOSS — DIRECTOR
- JOHN P GALLAGHER — DIRECTOR
- JOHN WHEELER — SECRETARY
- JOSEPH LANZKRON — DIRECTOR
- JOSHUA MOSKOWITZ — DIRECTOR
- K THOMAS ELGHANAYAN — DIRECTOR
- KATIE SCHWAB — DIRECTOR
- NICHOLAS MARTIN — DIRECTOR
- RIC CLARK — CHAIRMAN
- ROGER BAGLEY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 53
Who they work with
- ABNY Partner — Collaborates with ABNY to preserve, prepare, and promote Lower Manhattan as a strong business location.
- ABNY Partner — Partnered to preserve, prepare, and promote Lower Manhattan as a great place to do business.
- Alliance for Downtown New York Partner — Collaborated to create the largest Business Improvement District in North America.
- Bill de Blasio Partner — Featured speaker at D-LMA events
- Borough of Manhattan Community College Partner — Karrin Wilks of Borough of Manhattan Community College was elected to the D-LMA Board of Directors.
- Borough of Manhattan Community College Partner — Organization represented by board member Dr. Anthony E. Munroe.
- Brookfield Real Estate Group Partner — Organization represented by board member Ric Clark and Ben Brown.
- CBRE Partner — Bruce Surry of CBRE was elected to the D-LMA Board of Directors.
- Cleary Gottlieb Partner — Represented by Joseph Lanzkron, newly elected board member of D-LMA.
- Colliers International Partner — Colliers International was welcomed as a new member company of D-LMA.
- Constantinople & Vallone Consulting Partner — Joined as a new member organization of D-LMA.
- Cozen O’Connor Partner — Organization represented by board member Katie Schwab.
- Dermot Shea Partner — Featured speaker at D-LMA events
- Dilmon LLC Partner — Organization represented by board member Jeffrey Yachmetz.
- Durst Organization Partner — Represented by Eric Engelhardt, newly elected board member of D-LMA.
- Hidrock Properties Partner — Hidrock Properties was welcomed as a new member company of D-LMA.
- Highgate Hotels Partner — Joined as a new member organization of D-LMA.
- Howard Hughes Corporation Partner — Represented by Andrew Schwartz, newly elected board member of D-LMA.
- JP Morgan Chase & Company Partner — Represented by Samantha Diliberti, newly elected board member of D-LMA.
- Janno Lieber Partner — Featured speaker at D-LMA events
- MTA Traffic Mobility Review Board Government — Collaborates on congestion pricing policy and its impact on Lower Manhattan.
- MTA Traffic Mobility Review Board Partner — Hosted Carl Weisbrod, Chair of the MTA Traffic Mobility Review Board, to discuss congestion pricing at the 2024 annual meeting.
- Manhattan District Attorney's Office Government — Hosted a speaker from the Manhattan District Attorney's Office at the 2025 annual meeting to discuss public safety and criminal justice issues affecting Lower Manhattan.
- Manhattan District Attorney's Office Partner — Hosted Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg at the 2025 annual meeting to discuss public safety.
- Maria Torres-Springer Partner — Featured speaker at D-LMA events
- Michael Bloomberg Partner — Featured speaker at D-LMA events
- Moody’s Corporation Partner — Joined as a new member organization of D-LMA.
- NY Attorney General Letitia James Partner — Featured speaker at D-LMA events
- NYC & Company Partner — Collaborates with NYC & Company on marketing, tourism, and support for the cultural and hospitality industry.
- New York City Economic Development Corporation Government — EDC President James Patchett participated in D-LMA’s annual meeting, highlighting collaboration between the city agency and the association.
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Public-Private Collaboration to Drive Transformative Urban Development 118 orgsmethodology: public-private_collaborationBy convening corporate, civic, and government stakeholders, we produce transformative infrastructure and economic growth because cross-sector partnerships unlock shared investment, innovation, and accountability that neither sector could achieve alone.shared approach: Collective Impact & Aligned Action →
- Integrated Public Safety Through Collaborative Policing 51 orgsmethodology: collaborative_policingBy partnering with community organizations and health professionals, we enhance public safety because expanding officer capabilities beyond traditional enforcement improves trust, response efficacy, and long-term community well-being.shared approach: Trust-Based Policing Alliance →
- Place-Based Advocacy for Holistic Urban Vitalitymethodology: place-based advocacyBy advocating for the collective interests of Lower Manhattan—spanning economic, civic, and community development—we produce long-term neighborhood vitality because integrated, location-specific strategies yield more resilient and equitable urban outcomes than sector-specific or top-down approaches.
- Transit-Oriented Development as an Engine for Regional Economic Growthmethodology: transit-oriented-economic-developmentBy advancing direct transit connections like the Lower Manhattan–Newark Airport link, we stimulate regional economic growth because improved accessibility reduces costs, expands labor markets, and increases the competitiveness of the urban core.