Civic Hall at Union Square Celebrates Grand Opening at 124 East 14th Street in Union Square, Manhattan

City officials and agencies gathered to celebrate the opening of Civic Hall at Union Square, a new tech and digital training hub within Zero Irving at 124 East 14th Street in Union Square. The ceremony was attended by New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) president and CEO Andrew Kimball, and The Fedcap Group, inaugurating the facility positioned to enhance New York City’s technology sector by providing skill-building and educational opportunities to diverse and underserved communities.

The opening of Civic Hall marks a significant milestone in Mayor Adams’ “Working People’s Tour,” an initiative aimed at supporting New York City’s post-pandemic economic recovery and job growth. In its inaugural year, Civic Hall anticipates training around 750 individuals, focusing on offering comprehensive training programs with the goal of creating an inclusive pipeline for sustainable, family-supporting jobs within the tech industry.

Managed by Fedcap, Civic Hall occupies 85,000 square feet over seven floors of the 21-story Zero Irving building and features flexible classrooms, workspaces, and a conference center. The facility is supported by tenants and training providers like LaGuardia Community College and The Data School New York and will offer a range of tech training programs, many at affordable rates or no cost.

“I am thrilled by the opening of Civic Hall and energized by what’s in store in the new world-class space,” said Maria Torres-Springer, deputy mayor for housing, economic development, and workforce. “In one of Manhattan’s most transit-dense neighborhoods, Civic Hall will become the model for talent development and career advancement, offering industry-informed instruction and skill building, networking and career coaching, and pathways to well-paid careers in New York City’s tech ecosystem for all New Yorkers.”