“We are delighted to have found such a wonderful space in a vibrant and convenient neighborhood,” says RPA president Tom Wright. “It's exciting to be joining the Lower Manhattan community, which has been attracting such a diverse array of businesses in the past few years. And we look forward to holding regular public events in the new space.”

The move comes as the RPA develops “A Region Transformed,” its long-range vision for the tri-state area's shared prosperity, resiliency, livability and good governance. The plan is due out in 2017. A not-for-profit organization, RPA has been an influential civic voice in shaping the growth of the New York metropolitan area since the 1920s.

“RPA is an organization that is widely known for its leadership in the civic community regarding planning issues for the entire region and has played a key role in the revitalization of Downtown New York in particular,” says Bill Rudin, co-vice chairman and CEO of Rudin Management Co., the operating arm of the Rudin Family holdings. “They are a champion for Lower Manhattan, and we are excited that they have decided to locate their headquarters in the heart of this dynamic neighborhood at One Whitehall Street.”

Major tenants at the office tower, built in 1962 and renovated in 1989 by the Rudins, include: the Topps Company, Inc., Choice Logistics, Inc., The Battery Conservancy, the Commercial Observer, the New York Landmark Conservancy, and the Century Foundation.

Robert Billingsley and Bryan Boisi of Cushman & Wakefield represented RPA in the 10-year lease deal. Kevin Daly, vice president of commercial leasing at Rudin Management Co., represented the building ownership. The Rudin Family commercial holdings also include: One Battery Park Plaza, 80 Pine Street, 55 Broad St., 110 Wall St. and 32 Ave. of the Americas.

NEW YORK CITY—The Regional Plan Association is relocating its New York headquarters to the Rudin Family office tower at One Whitehall St. here.

The RPA lease totals 9,135 square feet and involves space on a portion of the 16th floor of the 23-story, 405,000 square-foot building. The office tower, which occupies the full block front on Whitehall Street between Stone and Bridge streets, is 99% occupied.

The Regional Plan Association is currently headquartered on the seventh floor at 4 Irving Place in Union Square. The association also maintains offices at 179 Nassau St. in Princeton, NJ.

According to an RPA spokesperson, the association plans to move to its new headquarters at One Whitehall St. in the winter of 2017. The RPA has been operating out of the Irving Place offices since 1998.

“We are delighted to have found such a wonderful space in a vibrant and convenient neighborhood,” says RPA president Tom Wright. “It's exciting to be joining the Lower Manhattan community, which has been attracting such a diverse array of businesses in the past few years. And we look forward to holding regular public events in the new space.”

The move comes as the RPA develops “A Region Transformed,” its long-range vision for the tri-state area's shared prosperity, resiliency, livability and good governance. The plan is due out in 2017. A not-for-profit organization, RPA has been an influential civic voice in shaping the growth of the New York metropolitan area since the 1920s.

“RPA is an organization that is widely known for its leadership in the civic community regarding planning issues for the entire region and has played a key role in the revitalization of Downtown New York in particular,” says Bill Rudin, co-vice chairman and CEO of Rudin Management Co., the operating arm of the Rudin Family holdings. “They are a champion for Lower Manhattan, and we are excited that they have decided to locate their headquarters in the heart of this dynamic neighborhood at One Whitehall Street.”

Major tenants at the office tower, built in 1962 and renovated in 1989 by the Rudins, include: the Topps Company, Inc., Choice Logistics, Inc., The Battery Conservancy, the Commercial Observer, the New York Landmark Conservancy, and the Century Foundation.

Robert Billingsley and Bryan Boisi of Cushman & Wakefield represented RPA in the 10-year lease deal. Kevin Daly, vice president of commercial leasing at Rudin Management Co., represented the building ownership. The Rudin Family commercial holdings also include: One Battery Park Plaza, 80 Pine Street, 55 Broad St., 110 Wall St. and 32 Ave. of the Americas.