Freedom Tower Rises

Few public building projects have sparked such competing emotions as the Freedom Tower. Patriotism has driven it from the start, with some inevitably kitschy results, starting with its height (1776 feet). The building is a solemn monument to the fallen, but also an obvious target, a test of our will and ingenuity to ensure that history doesn’t repeat itself.

Want to know how the Freedom Tower will stand up to an airplane? This is a fascinating article that gives precise details of what will be done to improve this building over the WTC. In the plan is a dedicated staircase for rescue efforts, and a strong core that will house an emergency elevator.