WTC Footprints To Be Memorialized

In October, 2001 several prominent planners suggested that the footprints of the Twin Towers be preserved. The rest of the nation is catching up.

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July 1, 2002, 5:00 AM PDT

By Chris Steins @planetizen

"'Where the towers stood is hallowed ground,' said Pataki, who has tremendous influence over what happens on the 16-acre trade center site... The size of the memorial has become a focal point in recent weeks for families, who have been upset by Mayor Bloomberg's call for a smaller tribute... Timing is crucial as the Lower Manhattan Development Corp. plans to issue six land-use proposals for the zone next month."

Thanks to The Practice of New Urbanism

Read the full story: GOV: NO REPLACING TOWERS

Sunday, June 30, 2002 in New York Post

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