LMDC mission statement regarding Lower Manhattan recovery, 2001

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City of New York identified community-based organization such as Community Boards and civic groups, and individuals such as LMDC Advisory Council members to assist with venue identification, stakeholder recruitment and community outreach.

Each workshop began with a presentation that reviewed LMDC funding initiatives that are currently underway as well as other LMDC-City studies that evaluate different opportunities for improvement in each neighborhood. After the presentations the workshop participant were asked to gather in their small groups consisting of a cross section of stakeholder categories to further discuss their thoughts and feelings on topics that related to their neighborhood.

In total, 369 varied stakeholders participated in the workshop series and voiced their opinions on projects they feel are necessary to their respective neighborhoods. The Individual groups reported their key priorities to the entire group at the end of each of the seven meetings held. After the meeting concluded the participants were asked to fill out a survey capturing specific Information regarding funding priorities and additional neighborhood issues.

On January 20, 2004, the LMDC and the City released a comprehensive report detailing the results of the workshops. To view the Neighborhood Workshop Summary Report, click here.

Public Input Shapes the Process

Since its inception, LMDC has received an unprecedented amount of public comment from all over the world regarding the rebuilding of the World Trade Center site, the creation of a permanent memorial, and the revitalization of Lower Manhattan. During the comment period in the first phase of the planning process for the World Trade Center site, LMDC received over 10,000 comments from around the world. During the Plans in Progress campaign, LMDC received over 15,000 comments on the Innovative Design Study for the World Trade Center site and the draft Memorial Mission Statement and Program.

Comments continue to be received through a wide array of sources, such as Advisory Council meetings, faxes, letters, e-mails and the LMDC web site. LMDC reviews and records every comment that Is submitted by a member of the public and all comments become part of the official record.

Advisory Councils

Several Advisory Councils representing a broad spectrum of groups affected by the World Trade Center attacks - including victims' families, business owners, and downtown residents - regularly consult with LMDC on issues of concern to their respective constituencies. LMDC also conducts public hearings and other outreach Initiatives, participates in Community Board meetings, and continuously meets with community groups, civic organizations, and public officials to ensure the opinions of those who were affected are taken into account.

PukliS-Meetings

LMDC regularly conducts Public Meetings, which provide an avenue for the public to express their thoughts and concerns. To date, LMDC has held ten public meetings and sponsored "Listening to the City," which drew over 4,000 participants. At these meetings, participants can submit comments In writing, using comment cards. Each comment is recorded and becomes part of the , official record.

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