Tour: New Development in the West Village

Trace the development of the area from the once exclusive blocks around Saint John’s Park into the city’s preeminent printing district, coming full circle to the area’s rebirth as a major hub for media and creative talent. Hudson Square is home to Viacom and MTV, New York Magazine, Omnicom, Saatchi and Saatchi, Edelman and New York Public Radio, which comprises WNYC and WQXR. The area also boasts a large film studio and many graphic arts, digital editing and production firms. Today one can find architecture and design firms including Raphael Vinoly and many new buildings by noted architects such as Phillip Johnson and Winka Dubbledam.