The New York Fashion Workforce Development Coalition (NYFWDC) is a multi-stakeholder working group bringing together individuals from the fashion industry, community, academia, non-profit sectors, and government to find solutions to strengthen and grow New York’s fashion future via social justice, women's economic advancement and empowerment.

HDC is supporting the NYFWDC in their efforts to promote the Garment District's cultural, historical, and architectural significance and advocate for the continued presence of fashion manufacturing within the district as part of larger plans for the area.