Volume I No. 05
 08-07-02
 Memorial At Ground Zero
 author: Vance Cureton
 © Copyright 2002

 As the first anniversary of Sept. 11th approaches the inevitable 
 discussions have begun about what to do with Ground Zero. A few 
 weeks ago several architectual proposals were presented to the 
 public and were met with overwhelming indifference.

 This was not at all surprising. It's going to be a very difficult task to
 gather a concensus about what to do with Ground Zero. That empty 
 space at the south end of Manhattan is hallowed territory now. As it 
 should be.

 But the question remains. What-to-do-with-the-land. Well, here's one
 strong vote for building the most beautiful, ambitious, and daring new
 buildings as possible. The last thing that's needed on that site is empty 
 space, no matter how well-manicured, or elegantly designed.

 Ground Zero is in the heart of the Manhattan commercial district. To
 turn that area into some overdone memorial park is the exact symbolic
 victory that the Taliban, and the immoral and deranged, Osama Bin Laden 
 were seeking.

 The absolute best memorial for the thousands who died on Sept.11th,
 2001 is for Ground Zero to be made whole again. It is not callous to
 state that life is for the living. So then let us live. Some staid memorial 
 area in the middle of Manhattan is the wrong kind of response.

 It is a tragedy that majestic buildings that tower above all others may for 
 many generations to come never seem the innocent architectual wonders 
 they once were assumed to be. Such is the reality of this moment in our 
 history. How long shall it be before office workers feel secure upon the 
 80th, or 90th, or 100th floor of some great structure. It may well be a 
 very long time indeed before new buildings of inspiring height, in the US 
 or elsewhere are commercially feasible, again. 

 But we still must build something grand.

 Ground Zero and the surrounding commerical areas deserve to be as
 vibrant, impressive, and important to the global economy, as they were 
 before that infamous day last year. A tower of whithering height may 
 not be the answer. But a manicured park is simply not enough of a tribute 
 to those who tragically lost their lives.

 Let us demonstrate to the evil that struck at us that we are not defeated
 or cowed. Sending airborne missles to kill innocent civilians was the kind 
 of cowardly act that shall never intimidate America. Let the memorial at 
 Ground Zero be a multitude of confident workers at their desks, in gleaming 
 new buildings of great dimension and vision. A living memorial of august 
 men and women from many nations, proud to live and work in the financial 
 capital of the world. 

 In the heart of New York City. 

 In the U.S.A.
 

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