Controversy Surrounding The Rebuilding of The World Trade Center - Construction

Construction

As of August 2012, progress on the construction of the redesigned site was as follows:

  • 1 World Trade Center – Construction began in April 2006; two years later, tower-foundation steel columns, concrete, and rebar had been installed. In 2006, the Port Authority took over from Silverstein Properties as the project's developer. Tishman Construction Corporation is the construction manager. One World Trade Center was topped out in August 2012, and should be completed in Summer 2013.
  • 2 World Trade Center – Groundbreaking in July 2008. A ground-level podium was planned to be built to ground level by August 2012, with further construction to start as real estate demands increased.
  • 3 World Trade Center – Groundbreaking in March 2008. Will be completed in 2014. In April 2008, excavation and preparations for foundation work took place.
  • 4 World Trade Center – Construction began in 2008. Will be completed in 2013.
  • 5 World Trade Center – Construction began on September 9, 2011. The Port Authority acts as the building's developer.
  • 7 World Trade Center – Opened on May 23, 2006 and achieved LEED gold status.
  • National September 11 Memorial & Museum – Partially complete. The Memorial opened on September 11, 2011, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the attacks. The Museum will open in September 2013.
  • Performing Arts Center – Construction will begin after 2014 since a temporary exit from the PATH station will occupy the site until then.

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