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New York considers Ground Zero land trade

post #1 of 8
8/4/02 at 1:19pm
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August 4, 2002 Posted: 6:47 AM EDT (1047 GMT)

From Lauren Rivera
CNN


NEW YORK (CNN) -- New York officials are considering a land swap that would give the city complete control of Ground Zero, where World Trade Center once stood, officials involved in the plan said Saturday.

Under the proposal, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which owns the land, would trade the site for the city-owned land under New York's John F. Kennedy and La Guardia airports. The deal would cut the Port Authority out of the rebuilding process.

Officials said the deal was feasible, but predicted it would not be easy to negotiate.

A city spokesman would not comment directly on the proposal.


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post #2 of 8
8/4/02 at 1:23pm
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I have to say I get upset when I hear talk of rebuilding in the same spot. I feel this should be a landmark remembering thise that lost there lives and the tragic United States came across. Talk to DH and he said that is because it is in the heart of the Buss. district. I understand that but still. He said he agrees with me. This is just my opinion but I feel if they do rebuild it could be very spooked. So many people died and they were not done with their lives. That is just me but the biggest part of this is it should be a place to remember those that died.
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post #3 of 8
8/4/02 at 4:04pm
I really don't have a problem with them rebuilding, on the condition that they have a proper memorial in the same spot. Preferable one that people would have to see everyday as they walk in and out of the building(s), so that those who were lost will always be remembered.
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post #4 of 8
8/4/02 at 5:45pm
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That would be a very good idea. I think you should run for mayor Brenda. You be great at it.
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post #5 of 8
8/4/02 at 6:53pm
I agree that they could rebuild but with a memorial..didn't they have plans for that anyway?? rebuilding but with a memorial garden or something like that??
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post #6 of 8
8/4/02 at 7:05pm
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Yes they are talking about that also, but I guess the families of lost ones are pretty upset with them rebuilding. I understand why and I think it will be a while yet until they do build, sure there is lots to discuss and try to make the right decision.
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post #7 of 8
8/4/02 at 7:07pm
I agree with you Brenda!
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post #8 of 8
8/4/02 at 7:09pm
Yes Brenda's idea about a memorial inside the building or possibly outside like a memorial garden are good ideas.

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