NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Release #2-15
Thursday, May 16, 2002 www.RenewNYC.com
www.panvni.gov
Contact; Matthew Higgins/Nancy Poderycki - LMDC 212-962-2300
Mike Petralia/Kayla Bergeron - Port Authority 212-435-7777
LOWER MANHATTAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND PORT AUTHORITY
OF NEW YORK & NEW JERSEY ANNOUNCE PUBLIC INPUT PROCESS AND
TIMELINE REGARDING FUTURE OF
WORLD TRADE CENTER SITE AND ADJACENT AREAS
Comprehensive Public Outreach Campaign Launched Today
First Public Hearing Set for May 23^ at Pace University
The Lower Manhattan Development Corporation and the Port Authority of New
York and New Jersey today announced they will hold at least five joint public hearings
between now and December regarding the future of the World Trade Center site as part
of a comprehensive public outreach campaign. The LMDC and Port Authority released
a detailed plan [attached] for public input coinciding with each phase of the PA/LMDC
study of options for the World Trade Center site, adjacent areas and related
transportation infrastructure. The first public hearing will take place on Thursday, May
23 at Pace University in Lower Manhattan.
The outreach campaign features several public hearings and at least one hi-tech
modem town forum in July accommodating 5,000 people; meetings with family
members of victims, public officials, LMDC Advisory Councils, and community, civic,
planning and transportation organizations including those representing New York/New
Jersey PATH commuters; multiple advertising runs in daily, community and foreign
language newspapers and public service announcements; and widespread distribution
of proposals nnd documents in several languages at locations throughout Lower
Manhattan, as well as on the Internet.
LMDC Chairman John C. Whitehead said, "This is an important update by the
Governor and the Mayor since it illustrates the significant progress being made in the
recovery operations and the rebuilding of Lower Manhattan. It also underscores how
the teamwork by the many major organizations involved is paying off in impressive
results."
Port Authority Chairman Jack G. Sinagra said, "The public will play a key
role in shaping the future of Lower Manhattan. With their input, we will
develop a world-class plan that will serve as a model for redevelopment
throughout the nation. We also want to ensure that whatever is developed at
the site is done in a respectful way that meets the needs of all residents
in the New York and New Jersey region."
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