New York changed in dramatic and surprising ways in the 25 years since 9/11

New York's population, economy, and physical infrastructure changed substantially in the 25 years following September 11, 2001. The city rebuilt the World Trade Center site, which reopened to tenants beginning in 2014. New York's population grew from approximately 8 million in 2001 to 8.3 million by 2020, according to U.S. Census data. The city's economy diversified beyond finance, with growth in technology, media, and tourism sectors.

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