Tim,
On WTC site, there is finally some movement. 7 WTC, smaller, about a 40 to 50 story building that collapsed as a result of WTC collapse has a finalized design and I think construction already started. This gave some optimism to people around the city.
Unfortunately, the main site has some kind of planning commission that is hopeless. Every pressure group - Left handed Asian lesbians etc. is represented, plus the obstructionist "community groups" do their usual obstruction. Hopefully, there will be some movement on the main site as well. It is going to take the governor and mayor to cut through this red tape. The governor was up for re-election, and the mayor is busy dealing with the worst fiscal crisis since 70s. Well, the governor war re-elected and the mayor is well on the way dealing with the fiscal problems, so hopefully they will pay some attention to the WTC soon.
Joe |
