At Ground Zero, Little Progress After Seven Years
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At Ground Zero, Little Progress After Seven Years
On the seventh anniversary of 9/11, there is nothing majestic about the 16-acre World Trade Center site, a construction zone informally called The Pit.
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At Ground Zero, Little Progress After Seven Years
The 52-story, SOM-designed 7 World Trade Center (middle of photo) opened in 2006.
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At Ground Zero, Little Progress After Seven Years
Site plan for Ground Zero.
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At Ground Zero, Little Progress After Seven Years
Rendering of Lower Manhattan’s future skyline.
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At Ground Zero, Little Progress After Seven Years
Rendering of Freedom Tower by SOM.
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Rendering of Tower 2 by Foster + Partners.
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Rendering of Tower 3 by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners.
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At Ground Zero, Little Progress After Seven Years
Rendering of Tower 4 by Maki and Associates.
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Rendering of WTC Transit Hub.
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National September 11 Memorial and Museum.
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At Ground Zero, Little Progress After Seven Years
National September 11 Memorial and Museum.
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