NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT & EQUITY ANALYSIS
Where event dollars support local communities
NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT MAP
Neighborhoods colored by impact intensity. Darker = higher impact. Click or hover for details.
IMPACT BY NEIGHBORHOOD
EQUITY & NEIGHBORHOODS
Where Dollars Concentrate
Event-driven economic impact is concentrated in downtown and central neighborhoods, with Midtown Manhattan and Downtown Manhattan receiving the majority of spillover benefits. This pattern reflects venue locations and visitor traffic flows.
Under-served neighborhoods like East New York / South Bronx receive a smaller share of impact (4%) relative to their population.
EQUITY ANALYSIS
Disparity identified: East New York / South Bronx receives 4% of economic impact despite having a higher population share. Bronx has 24.4% poverty rate (highest in NYC) but receives only 8% of event impact. Peer neighborhoods typically receive 8–12% of impact.
Policy Recommendations:
- Incentivize events in under-served neighborhoods through venue activation grants and permit fee reductions.
- Support small business corridors with targeted programming that brings event attendees into local retail and dining districts.
- Partner with community organizations to identify event types that align with neighborhood character and economic development goals.
Estimated Impact: Targeted venue activation and event programming in East New York / South Bronx corridors could generate $2.0M–$4.0M in annual economic impact while addressing equity gaps.