World Trade Center Site Memorial Competition - Guidelines

Guidelines

There were five required "program elements":

• Recognize each individual who was a victim of the September 11, 2001 and February 26, 1993 attacks
• Provide an area for quiet visitation and contemplation
• Provide an area for the families and loved ones of victims
• Provide a separate accessible space to serve as the final resting-place for the unidentified remains from the World Trade Center Site
• Make visible the footprints of the original World Trade Center Towers

In addition, entrants were expected to conform to the following "guiding principles":

• Embody the goals and spirit of the mission statement
• Convey the magnitude of personal and physical loss at this location
• Acknowledge all those who aided in rescue, recovery, and healing
• Respect and enhance the sacred quality of the overall site and the space designed for the memorial
• Encourage reflection and contemplation
• Evoke the historical significance of the worldwide impact of September 11, 2001
• Create an original and powerful statement of enduring and universal symbolism
• Inspire and engage people to learn more about the events and impact of September 11, 2001 and February 26, 1993
• Evolve over time

Entries were examined by "LMDC staff" prior to jury review to determine whether they met the competition requirements. Although the Jury was allowed to review the list of ineligible submissions, the LMDC itself was to make the final determination.