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September 2003 |
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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
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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
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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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