8 Designs Confront Many Agendas at Ground Zero
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The Lower Manhattan Development. Corp. has announced eight finalists for design of a memorial to those who died at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. There was substantial criticism of the architectural proposals from a variety of groups representing victims of the WTC attack. Most reactions indicated that the designs did not provide a unique reflection of the tra gedy or the substance of the lives of those who perished when the two towers collapsed. Relatives of uniformed rescuers who died Sept. 11 seek special recognition for their sacrifice.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 2003
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Design Selected For a Memorial At Ground Zero
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The Lower Manhattan Development Corp. has selected the "Reflecting Absence" memorial design by architects Michael Arad and Peter Walker. The development corporation decided to announce the winner among the eight finalists, but will not unveil the complete design of the memorial concept until next week. A jury of 13 design and architectural professionals had requested revisions and improvements, thus necessitating construction of a new model for public viewing.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 2004
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You Think Cutthroat Soccer Is Too Much for a Third Grader? Oh, Grow Up
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Scardale, New York is debating whether or not to scale back the competitiveness of children's soccer leagues.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 2004
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