Rid Architecture Of Its Elitism

The people have won at Ground Zero. Other cities planning big projects should take note: Rid architecture of its elitism.

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March 2, 2003, 7:00 AM PST

By Chris Steins @planetizen

"Other cities planning big projects should take note: Rid architecture of its elitism. Too many inconvenient, impractical, or ugly modern buildings now mar the urban landscape. Take a cue from Winston Churchill who once stated: "We shape our buildings, and afterwards our buildings shape us." Those who will work or live near new buildings should be looped in... The public was involved in the selection process from the start. Mr. Libeskind and other competing architects were made to parade their plans before a skeptical community."

Thanks to ArchNewsNow.com

FULL STORY: People Win at Ground Zero

Friday, February 28, 2003 in The Christian Science Monitor

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