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WTC Memorial Competition Kicks Off April 28

NEW YORK CITY-During an event held in Lower Manhattan this morning, the LMDC announced its plans to launch the memorial design competition for the World Trade Center site within the next three weeks. An as-yet-to-be-named jury will be tasked with selecting the winner this fall.

By Diana M. Rodriguez | Updated on April 08, 2003

NEW YORK CITY-With Daniel Libeskind chosen as the architect for the redevelopment of the former World Trade Center site here, the Lower Manhattan Development Corp. has set its sights on selecting the designer of the Sept. 11 memorial. According to LMDC officials at an event held Downtown this morning, the competition to create a commemorative area on the 4.5-acre site carved out by Libeskind will kick off April 28.

Officials from Wall Street Rising were also on hand at the event, confirming reports that the 9/11 memorial will be one of the first elements constructed on the 16-acre void in Lower Manhattan. Per Libeskind’s plan, the memorial will be located about 30 feet below ground and will incorporate an exposed slurry wall and the wedge of light, along with the footprints of the original towers.

Kevin Rampe, interim president of the LMDC, explained that, “Drawing upon the work of the LMDC’s Families Advisory Council and thousands of public comments, two volunteer committees created a mission statement and program for the memorial.”

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