LMDC mission statement regarding Lower Manhattan recovery, 2001

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

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IxhUuts LMDC has organized several public exhibits to educate and involve the public In the rebuilding process.

On July 24, 2002, an exhibit displaying the six initial concept plans for the World Trade site opened at historic Federal Hall in Lower Manhattan. Over 17,000 people visited the exhibit, which closed on August 30, 2002. Visitors were invited to submit comment cards and, by the end of the comment period, nearly 1,000 brochures were received by LMDC via this exhibit.

On December 18, 2002, as part of the comprehensive "Plans in Progress" campaign, the LMDC opened a public exhibit that displayed the nine design concepts, known as the Innovative Design Study for the World Trade Center site, at the World Financial Center Winter Garden. This exhibit ran through February 2, 2003 and was visited by over 100,000 people. Over 8,000 public comment cards were submitted to LMDC during the exhibit.

On November 19th, 2003 the LMDC unveiled the exhibit showcasing the eight finalists chosen in the World Trade Center Site Memorial Competition. The finalists were selected by a 13 member jury and chosen from 5,201 design submissions. The eight memorial designs are currently on display at the World Financial Center Winter Garden from Novemeber 19*'^, 2003 through January 6th, 2004. (click here to view Images of the eight designs)

Currently, LMDC Is displaying "From Recovery to Renewal; the Public Process of Rebuilding the World Trade Center Site and Creating a Permanent Memorial". The exhibit is the third in a series of exhibitions designed by the LMDC to educate and involve the public in the planning process for the World Trade Center site. The new exhibit tracks the planning process for the site and features new renditions of the selected design: Memory Foundations by Studio Daniel Libeskind. From Recovery to Renewal will be on display through the end of 2003 at the World Financial Center Winter Garden.

other Outreach Efforts;

LMDC Utilizes additional avenues to inform the public about its initiatives and to solicit public participation and feedback. Other outreach efforts include:

Mallings

LMDC frequently sends mailings to groups such as victims' families, elected officials throughout New York State, civic and community organizations, and other Interested parties. These mailings include information on LMDC's public outreach efforts, notices of public meetings and exhibits, LMDC studies and other documents distributed for public comment, and questionnaires.

Public Libraries

In December 2002, LMDC produced a video documentary on the Innovative Design Study as part of the Plans in Progress campaign. The documentary focuses on the seven design teams that participated in the Innovative Design Study, and their visions for the World Trade Center site. The videos are available at every public library branch throughout New York City. During the public comment period - from December 18, 2002 through February 2, 2003 - members of the public could also obtain public comment brochures at each library branch to send directly to LMDC. The public libraries continually disseminate information about LMDC's public exhibits and other initiatives.

Newsletter

LMDC issues a quarterly newsletter highlighting ongoing revitalization efforts and articles geared toward the Lower Manhattan community, which is distributed to locations throughout Lower Manhattan, as well as over 20 businesses. LMDC also regularly Issues an e-newsletter to keep the public informed about LMDC's latest initiatives. If you would like to sign up for the e-

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