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COMMUNITY NEWS April 2003 LMDC announces start of International Deconstruction and Cleanup of Competition to design World Trade 130 Liberty Street Continues Center Site Memorial

In mid-March, the Lower Development Corporation announced the completion of the exterior scaffolding and the start of abatement of 130 Liberty Street, as well as the installation of the tower crane. This will allow for physical floor by floor deconstruction to begin in June. The building is expected to be decon- structed by spring of 2007.

LMDC President Stefan Pryor said, “We've worked July 2003 closely with the community and federal, state and local LMDC announces Reflecting Absence, designed by and Peter Walker. final number of regulatory agencies to ensure this process is carried out submissions for the in a safe and effective manner.” Memorial Competition

General contractor Bovis Lend Lease has hired John Galt Corporation as the abatement and deconstruction sub- Nov. 2003 World Trade Center Memorial LMDC opens an contractor. Required notifications for the abatement Scaffolding on the exterior of 130 Liberty Street. exhibit of eight After four years of public planning, the LMDC and the have been submitted to the State Department Memorial competition members with the funding provided by the LMDC. WTC Memorial Foundation reached a major milestone in the downtown of Labor, Department of Environmental finalists month of March -- the start of construction on the WTC Protection, and the Environmental Protection an official update from the Development Corporation Manhattan Development the Lower an official update from Memorial, the centerpiece of redevelopment in Lower Agency. The expanded CERT has been working throughout the neighborhood to educate the community about the proj- Jan. 2004 Manhattan. Memorial Competition LMDC acquired 130 Liberty Street, the former ect and provide information on how to respond in the Jury Announces The initial stage of construction on the Memorial and Building, in 2004 and hired environmen- event of an emergency. Working with OEM, the CERT Winning Design at the WTC site began on March 13, 2006, in the tal consultants to conduct environmental testing and will continue to recruit workers and residents in the area Architect Michael form of site preparation and protection. This stage of con- characterization of the building. The results of these of 130 Liberty Street to become members and will Arad and Landscape Architect Peter struction will take approximately 4-8 weeks and will include tests are public, and a daily exterior air monitoring pro- provide in-depth training, including first aid and first Walker unveil engineering and surveying work; delivery of construction gram was implemented by the LMDC to protect the responder assistance, and information about OEM's Memorial design materials; as well as protection of the box beam columns of Left to right: Dance New Amsterdam; Church Street School for Music & Art; HT Dance Company (Photo: Carol Rosegg for HT Chen surrounding neighborhood throughout the deconstruc- Ready New York program. Buildings in the 130 Liberty & Dancers); City Lore/Center for Art, Tradition & Cultural Heritage (Photo: Center for Traditional Music & Dance); New York City Police Street area that do not have a CERT team member can the original Twin Towers. Work on the footings and founda- Museum; National Parks of Conservancy/; The Flea Theater; Manhattan Youth Recreation & Resources; New tion process. This program includes 12 air monitors in Museum of Contemporary Art (Design & Visualization; Sejma + Nishizawa/SANAA); Judd Foundation (Judd art/work (c)Judd Foundation. register a building representative with the CERT. For tion will soon begin. Licensed by Vaga NYC, 2006. Photo: Rainer Judd); Museum of American Finance; New York Classical Theatre; StoryCorps. and around the site to measure the environmental impact at all stages of the project. There are also on-site safety additional information, to sign up for training, or to reg- Reflecting Absence managers and an LMDC representative at the site. ister GOVERNOR AND MAYOR a building representative with CERT, send an email April 2004 Reflecting Absence, designed by Michael Arad and Peter LMDC selects Walker, will forever honor the 2,979 individuals lost in the Community Preparedness to [email protected]. In the event of an emergency, the Associate Architect terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 and February 26, LMDC Awards Over $27 Million The Lower Manhattan Development Corporation CERT communications will supplement, not replace, for Memorial, emergency responders' communications. Davis Brody Bond 1993. The Memorial will consist of twin voids that reside in

renew renew announced in December that it would provide $47,896 the original footprints of the Twin Towers and will contain SPRING/SUMMER to the New York City Office of Emergency Management 2006 for Culture in Lower Manhattan waterfalls that flow nearly thirty feet into reflecting pools (OEM) to enhance community preparedness in the area A 24-hour public hotline (347-234-4418) is available Dec. 2004 below. The names of all of those lost on September 11, 2001 Governor George E. Pataki and Mayor Michael ments in culture in Lower Manhattan; organiza- of 130 Liberty Street. Since this announcement, The and updated information can be found on the LMDC's Memorial Foundation and February 26, 1993 can be viewed while water cascades New York Governor Bloomberg recently announced that the Lower tional and fiscal viability; and durability as an Battery Park City/Downtown Community Emergency website at www.RenewNYC.com and Board of Directors behind them on the second memorial level. George E. Pataki Manhattan Development Corporation (LMDC) investment. The proposed grants will be used for Response Team (CERT) has already trained 50 new www.LowerManhattan.info/construction. is announced New York City Mayor will award $27.4 million in cultural enhancement new construction, renovations, project planning, Michael R. Bloomberg grants to 63 Lower Manhattan arts organizations events and programming. Grant recipients New details of the This thoughtfully designed memorial will be part of the six- LMDC President World Trade Center acre landscaped plaza featuring a large ceremonial one-and-a- and projects. The grants are expected to leverage include , theaters, dance and music per- Memorial unveiled Stefan Pryor more than $410 million in investments for cul- formance venues and community organizations. half acre clearing that will serve as a gathering place for events of remembrance. LMDC Board of Directors tural institutions below . The

John C. Whitehead, Chairman LMDC Board of Directors approved a plan for “I appreciate the Panel’s thorough On the lowest level, history will be preserved. The very foun- Lawrence T. Babbio, Jr. the grants, which range from $20,000 to $2 mil- work in making recommendations dations of the World Trade Center -- the original box beam Robert P. Balachandran lion, at its meeting on Thursday, March 9, 2006. to award grants to these sixty-three May 2005 column remnants -- can be accessed and a contemplation Amanda M. Burden In November 2005, the Board adopted guidelines outstanding institutions.” LMDC allocates room will provide a space for the remains of those lost and Daniel L. Doctoroff for cultural enhancement funds. The Board also $300 million for never identified with an adjacent area offering a sacred space Robert Douglass previously allocated up to $10 million for a new – Chairman John C. Whitehead the Memorial and for victims' families. Charles A. Gargano home for the . Cultural Complex at the WTC site Robert M. Harding LMDC Chairman John Whitehead said, “I Reflecting Absence was selected from 5,201 entrants from 63 Thomas S. Johnson Governor George E. Pataki said, “The commit- appreciate the Panel's thorough work in making June 2005 nations and 49 states by a 13-member memorial jury and James K. Kallstrom ment of nearly $30 million in funding will go a recommendations to award grants to these sixty- Construction on two was announced on January 6, 2004. The Memorial, sched- Edward J. Malloy long way towards ensuring that Lower three outstanding institutions, all of which are new interim Memorial uled to open on September 11, 2009, will ensure that future William C. Rudin Manhattan will not only be known as the world's committed to furthering Lower Manhattan's rep- projects announced: Martha E. Stark financial capital, but as a landmark cultural desti- utation as a place where cultural richness and StoryCorps and the generations know where the towers once stood and that each Tribute Center Carl Weisbrod nation. These new grants will bring a diverse and diversity thrive.” individual life taken during those tragic days will never be Madelyn Wils broad range of cultural programming downtown forgotten. continuing Lower Manhattan's transformation LMDC President Stefan Pryor said, “This View from inside the Visitor Orientation & Education Center overlooking the Memorial Plaza. into a 24/7 community. These institutions will announcement demonstrates a continued For additional information visit www.RenewNYC.com or Upcoming Board Meetings serve to unite the local community, to commitment by Governor Pataki and Mayor STATE FUNDING www.wtcmemorialfoundation.org. May 11, 2006 educate, inform, and inspire visitors, as well Bloomberg to the future of the arts and culture as animate and redefine the neighborhood.” in Lower Manhattan.” TREE TAGGING June 7, 2006 Budget Will Include $80 Sept. 2005 July 13, 2006 Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg said, “These The announcement is the result of a diligent and Trees tagged for inclusion in August 10, 2006 organizations represent the energy, diversity, and thoughtful application review process conducted Million for Snohetta Building the Memorial Trees Tagged for Memorial September 7, 2006 excellence of New York City's non-profit cultural by a Cultural Enhancement Fund Advisory Panel, community, which is the backbone of our which the LMDC Board authorized to make October 12, 2006 Governor George E. Pataki has earmarked $80 million of the attacks of September 11, 2001 and February 26, Grove at WTC Site tourism industry and a magnet for students, busi- recommendations regarding the applications. in the 2006-07 State Budget for the Snohetta-designed 1993. The building will also house exhibition space November 9, 2006 March 2006 The Sweet Gum trees tagged in Eastport, New York will be nesses and new residents. By strengthening organ- its November board meeting. Cultural building located on the memorial quadrant that will related to the events of September 11, 2001 and Memorial a part of the Memorial Grove of trees on the more than six- December 7, 2006 izations over time, allowing projects to move Enhancement Funds are made possible by a serve as a landmark to welcome visitors to the World February 26, 1993. construction acre plaza of the WTC Memorial. Additional Oak and Sweet faster, and attracting new cultural programs to the federal Community Development Block Grant Trade Center site. The programming in the building begins Gum trees will come from locations in Pennsylvania, area, we are helping to reinforce and expand (CDBG) administered by the United States will complement the Memorial and Memorial Museum “The World Trade Center Memorial has always been, Washington DC and other areas of the east coast. They will Lower Manhattan's identity as an exciting cultural Department of Housing and Urban Development and will be devoted to honoring the victims and heroes and will always be, the centerpiece, heart, and soul of continue to grow and be shaped, maintained and monitored. center for artists and audiences from here and (HUD). all our rebuilding efforts,” Governor Pataki said. “The Sept. 2009 Lower Manhattan around the world.” All of the trees for the plaza will be then moved to a central Development Corporation “The Snohetta designed building will Snohetta designed building will complement the memo- Memorial opens For additional information on each of the arts complement the memorial complex, be a rial complex, will be a powerful tribute and will fulfill to the public growing area with a similar climate to New York City. In the One Liberty Plaza Funding allocations are based on criteria estab- Fall of 2008 and the Spring of 2009, the trees will then be 20th Floor and cultural organizations that will receive our solemn obligation to the families of the heroes, powerful tribute and will fulfill our moved to the World Trade Center and installed onto the New York, NY 10006 lished by the LMDC Board, which include: abili- funding, please visit the interactive cultural solemn obligation to the families of the friends, neighbors, and loved ones we lost, and create T: 212-962-2300 ty of the proposed project to spur long-term enhancement fund map and view the press a unified and unforgettable visitor experience to plaza. By the opening of the Memorial in 2009, the trees F: 212-962-2431 Lower Manhattan revitalization; programmatic release located on the LMDC’s website: heroes, friends, neighbors, and loved ones are expected to be 30-35 feet tall. In total there will be TTY: 212-962-0045 honor their memory.” www.RenewNYC.com excellence; capacity to leverage additional invest- www.RenewNYC.com. we lost.” – Governor George E. Pataki approximately 406 trees planted on the WTC site. News Briefs LMDC BOARD APPROVES $150 MILLION FOR TWO EAST RIVER WATERFRONT PROJECTS On March 9th the LMDC Board approved $150 million for two East River Waterfront projects. Approximately $140 million will support the design, renovation and proposed expansion of the East River Esplanade.

Ten million will be used to beautify and improve the central space of Peck Slip with a design that will be com- plimentary to the Seaport Historic District. LMDC funds were used to renovate athletic fields at Sara D. Roosevelt Park and provide landscape renovations at Washington Market. Additionally, the project will include streetscape enhancements - including benches, lighting, new paving, Rendering of a revitalized Fulton Street Corridor to be created with LMDC funds. PARKS FUNDING trees and landscaping - for Catherine, Rutgers, and Montgomery slips. The project will improve the connec- resources and information for those most directly affect- tion between the Lower Manhattan waterfront and the ed by the attacks on the World Trade Center. LMDC Approves $20 Million East River Park by widening pedestrian and bike paths and creating planted berms to separate recreation space In November 2005, The Tribute Center began daily pub- for Parks & Open Spaces from the FDR Drive. lic tours around the perimeter of the World Trade Center Site. The tours are led by people who lost loved ones, survivors of the attacks, rescue workers, police, firefight- Governor George E. Pataki and Mayor Michael TRIBUTE CENTER WALKING TOURS “The renewal and development of ers, volunteers and Lower Manhattan residents and R. Bloomberg announced that the Lower park space is a vital part of the revi- The Tribute Center is a project of the September 11th workers. The guide provides an overview of what hap- Manhattan Development Corporation's Board of talization of Lower Manhattan.” Widows and Victims' Families' Association. The pened at the site on February 26, 1993 and September Rendering of the Port Authority WTC Transportation Hub designed by Santiago Calatrava. Directors authorized an additional $19.5 million Association was formed in November 2001 to provide 11, 2001 and gives visitors the opportunity to hear the at the February board meeting ($500,000 was – Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg guide's personal experiences. For information and reser- approved in August) to renovate, improve or cre- new lush park as a gateway to New York City and vations see www.telecharge.com under “Other Events.” TRANSPORTATION ate six Lower Manhattan parks and open spaces. Lower Manhattan. Just under one-half acre, the This is in addition to more than $100 million interior of the site will be paved with hex block, REVITALIZATION OF FULTON STREET CORRIDOR World Trade Center Transportation Hub that the joint State/City agency has previously bluestone and granite cobbles. New street trees approved, including $70 million in funding for and canopy trees will also be contained in three The LMDC Board authorized $38 million in funding In early September 2005, Governor George E. Pataki, connections linking 11 existing subway lines to PATH the expansion of Park. large ornamental planting beds. for the City to revitalize the Fulton Street corridor. The U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta, and ferry services. project proposes to redevelop Fulton Street and the sur- Sara D Roosevelt, Phase II Acting New Jersey Governor Richard J. Codey and “The announcement of these six new projects is rounding area into a mixed-use retail corridor serving the After LMDC funds allowed for the renovation of Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg announced the com- Specific elements include the renovation of the Fulton the latest example of our unprecedented $120 surrounding commercial and residential sectors as well as the athletic fields at the park (opened in Fall mencement of construction of the World Trade Center Street 2/3 and 4/5 subway stations; the creation of new million commitment to create and revitalize the growing visitor market. This will be completed 2005), this next phase will include the recon- Transportation Hub. This Port Authority project will ADA street entries to the transit complex; and the con- parks, playgrounds and green spaces, and will go through public investments in five targeted areas includ- struction of the playground, including new play link the PATH rapid-transit system with all downtown struction of a new transit center entry building. The a long-way towards the continued transformation ing: enhancement of existing open spaces; creation of equipment, a spray shower, benches, drinking subway lines and the World Financial Center Ferry project will also incorporate the restored historic of Lower Manhattan.” Governor George E. new open spaces; establishment of retail and façade fountain and lighting. terminal via a West Street underpass. into the Center, a feature that will Pataki said. improvement programs; and streetscape and sidewalk create a dramatic and dignified entrance to the subways Pike/Allen St. Malls Rendering of the East River Esplanade at night. improvements. “The renewal and development of park space is The full-service hub will also accommodate future rail on John Street. LMDC funding will reconstruct eight center a vital part of the revitalization of Lower service to JFK International Airport and Long Island. plots along Allen Street and seven center plots Manhattan,” said Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg. The design, by world-renowned architect Santiago The 2/3 and southern portions of the 4/5 station rehab along Pike Street as areas with plantings and “New York City Parks have never been healthier Calatrava, was inspired by the idea of a child releasing a are expected to be completed in 2006, and the Dey paths, including new pavements and curbs, fenc- or more robust, and this infusion of funding will bird. The hub will be operational in 2009 and will Street concourse will be open to the public in 2007. ing and gates, bollards, benches, lighting, trees, make sure that we continue to improve open eventually serve more than 80,000 PATH riders daily. When fully completed in 2008, the Fulton Street and ground cover, and water supply. spaces across Lower Manhattan.” Letter from the Chairman Transit Center will provide improved light, air and Collect Pond Park Fulton Street Transit Center improved access for the over 275,000 riders who use The following is the scope of work that will LMDC funding will reconstruct existing site and In March, the LMDC of additional public spaces in Peck, Catherine, The first phase of construction on the Fulton Street the Fulton Street 2/3, 4/5, A/C and J/M/Z station occur at each of the six park sites with this expand the park to its proper property line along reached two major Rutgers and Montgomery slips. Following on Transit Center began on August 30, 2005, with the complex every day. As it exists today, the complex is the round of LMDC funding: the southern portion as a passive park with plant- milestones in the revi- the success of the first 13 parks completed with start of work on the Dey Street Concourse. When com- busiest in Lower Manhattan and the number of daily ing, benches, paths and park lighting. talization of Lower LMDC funds, at the February Board meeting we pleted, the user-friendly station will ease customer riders is expected to swell as the World Trade Center James Madison crowding, reduce travel time and provide underground site takes shape. Washington Market, Phase II Manhattan - the start also authorized an additional $20 million for the LMDC Funds will transform this triangular park- Landscape renovations at Washington Market of construction on renovation, improvement, and creation of six ing lot into a passive garden-like sitting area for Park were included in LMDC's first round of the World Trade more Lower Manhattan parks and open spaces. use by office workers and local residents. parks funding. The purpose of “Phase 2” at this Center Memorial, With all of these improvements combined with Canal Varick Laight park is to provide a new building of approximate- and the beginning our $70 million commitment to Hudson River With LMDC funding, this project will create a ly 900 square feet to house a comfort station. of abatement work Park on the west side, we are ensuring that Lower EXPLORE CHINATOWN at the Deutsche Manhattan will be filled with and surrounded by Bank building at 130 Liberty Street. Both projects magnificent open spaces. LMDC & Chinatown LOWER MANHATTAN are the culmination of years of planning and public input. To ensure that arts and culture flourish in Lower Partnership Local Manhattan, we announced in March that LMDC Kids Passport Together with the support of Governor Pataki and had awarded $27.4 million in cultural enhance- Development Corp. Mayor Bloomberg, we are proud to announce all ment grants to 63 Lower Manhattan arts organiza- Program of the progress that has been made. It is gratifying tions and projects, covering every art form. Announce Clean and humbling to see workers at the site every day, These funds will offer an infusion of innovative The LMDC's Museums of Lower Manhattan -- moving toward the creation of the magnificent arts opportunities for the residents of Lower Streets Campaign a promotional campaign -- recently announced memorial for its opening in September of 2009. Manhattan, New Yorkers, and visitors from its new Kids Passport Program. This program is around the nation and the world. The energy the The LMDC, Chinatown Partnership Local Development Amy Stursberg, Stefan Pryor, Wellington Chen, Scott Stringer, Guo An Lin, and Zhen designed to spark interested in exploring the In addition to the WTC site, I would also like to arts bring to Lower Manhattan is crucial to both Corporation (CPLDC), and The September 11th Fund Sheng Zhu. many exciting exhibits the museums offer. call your attention to progress being made our cultural and economic vitality, and we are joined community and business leaders to launch the There's always an adventure in store for kids at throughout Lower Manhattan. Since the creation proud the LMDC is able to play a role in the first phase of an ambitious four-year campaign to “The LMDC is pleased to continue our the Museums of Lower Manhattan. Every day of of the LMDC in November of 2001, we have creation of a constellation of culture downtown. improve and maintain sanitary conditions in the the week you'll find one or more of the museums support of Chinatown and the CPLDC worked with the local community, businesses, and Chinatown community. The launch involved the through $5.4 million in funding for the offering arts and crafts, movies and live perform- Participating Museums: government leaders to revitalize downtown and This edition of the LMDC newsletter will provide placement of 48 state-of-the-art, high-volume refuse ances, fun tours of places like ships, and lots of create a thriving community for people to live, you with insight into all of the exciting projects Clean Streets program.” The Museum containers throughout the Chinatown neighborhood. interesting exhibits to visit. work, and raise families. we are working on in Lower Manhattan. The – Stefan Pryor, LMDC President National Museum of the American Indian newsletter also highlights the significant progress Smithsonian Institution "The LMDC is pleased to continue our support of To make visits more exciting - and give kids a In the past few months, the LMDC has made that the LMDC, in partnership with the commu- Museum Chinatown and the CPLDC through $5.4 million in prevent it from spilling onto the streets through its record of their adventures - the Museums of Lower substantial investments in parks and green spaces nity, the State, and the City, has already achieved Museum of Chinese in the Americas funding for the 'Clean Streets' program. The CPLDC effective design and quality. The focus on sanitary Manhattan created a special passport, which is to ensure that people living in or visiting Lower in Lower Manhattan. Museum of American Finance continues to work vigorously to improve the quality of conditions stems from the results of a major survey available at 10 participating museums. Every time Manhattan have beautiful spaces to enjoy an after- New York City Police Museum life in Chinatown through innovative programs that of more than 3,000 Chinatown residents and businesses they visit one of the museums, the booklet will noon picnic or a competitive game of soccer. The Eldridge Street Project combine public and private resources," said Stefan following 9/11, which indicated that improving cleanli- be stamped and dated, just like a real passport. LMDC Board recently authorized the investment Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Pryor, President, Lower Manhattan Development ness, reducing odors and removing graffiti is a top Once a child has collected stamps from three or of $150 million for the East River Waterfront. Memorial to the Holocaust Corporation. "We look forward to the implementation priority for the neighborhood's livelihood. The more museums, their adventures will be rewarded This funding supports a tremendous renovation of New York City Fire Museum John C. Whitehead, Chairman of the 'Clean Streets' program." campaign builds on and incorporates the efforts of with a free Museums of Lower Manhattan T-shirt. the esplanade and piers, along with the renovation Museum Lower Manhattan Development Corporation the Council for a Cleaner Chinatown, a non-profit All they need to do is show their completed pass- The new, high-end receptacles are part of a larger effort community group founded over ten years ago. port at the ticket desk of any participating muse- This program is funded through a grant from the to encourage pedestrians to dispose of their litter prop- um to claim a T-shirt. Department of Housing and Urban Development. erly, as well as provide a means to contain refuse and