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Features - September 2003

Revitilized

Downtown Renewal Spreads From Ground Zero
Ground Zero, once a war zone, is now the epicenter for rejuvenation throughout Lower Manhattan and the collaborative spirit forged in the afternoon hours of Sept. 11, 2001, remains strong as construction teams rebuild on and around the World Trade Center site. Full Story >>


Transportation

The Heart of a Revitalized Downtown is a State-Of-The-Art Transportation Network
Last spring, Governor George E. Pataki outlined a plan for the revitalization of Lower Manhattan -- announcing a set of priority projects to restore Lower Manhattan's transportation infrastructure and lay the foundation for the area's future growth. Full Story >>


One Step Closer to Reality

Skidmore Owings & Merrill and Daniel Libeskind To Collaborate on Freedom Tower
When Daniel Libeskind and David Childs hugged in a photo op at Ground Zero last July, the construction industry cheered. Full Story >>


Housing


Residential Market Strong Downtown
When city, state and federal officials announced a new $50 million initiative for affordable housing in lower Manhattan, it brought to light the tremendous housing activity downtown. Full Story >>


Call For Cultural Facilities

Vast Cultural Complex with Focus on Interpretive Museum in Planning Process
The Lower Manhattan Development Corporation is undergoing a worldwide outreach campaign to cultural institutions interested in becoming part of the facilities and programs on the future World Trade Center site. Full Story >>


Structural Steel Stronger Than Ever


Contractors Steer Clear of Delaying Traffic
With three domestic manufacturers of structural steel now up and running, building with steel is becoming ever more economical.
Full Story >>



Steel this Building

Cost, Time and Weather Lead Manhattan Residential Developers To Steel
Carlton Brown saw poor soil conditions, a height limit and a tight budget for his planned eight-story mixed-use condos in Harlem and asked, "Why not steel?"
Full Story >>



Designing the New York Times

Steel Grid Visible Inside and Out
At a news organization, truth is the top priority. Full Story >>


Showing Steel

New Hearst Building to Use Innovative Steel Frame
The Hearst Corp., which has long played a role in American society, will now impact the New York City skyline with a $500 million, 42-story steel and glass tower at Eighth Avenue and 57th Street. Full Story >>



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