Wednesday, July 31

Feelings About Redevelopment How strong are your feelings about what should and should not be done at the World Trade Center site? Extremely strong (56%) Very strong (31%) Somewhat strong (12%) Not very strong at all (1%)

Friday, August 2

Location of Web Use: What location do you use most often to go online for this discussion? Home (47%) Office (17%) Mix of home and office (34%) School (0%) Library or community center (1%) Internet cafe or other storefront location (1%) Other (0%)

Sunday, August 4

Hopes: Here are some of the major themes we found in your discussions about your HOPES for the rebuilding process. Of course, we couldn't show every hope expressed. But please vote for the one that you consider most important. "Fill the void in the sky" with towers that are bigger than before, or smaller but still grand and inspiring, "like a phoenix rising out of the ashes." (34%) Do not "settle" in the redesign of the entire site! Use the best minds available to create something unique and "world-class." "We are making history." (38%) Create a Memorial that honors the dead with respect and dignity. A place that "soothes the soul," and speaks to the entire world and to future generations. Uses water, light or high spaces. (12%) No "shortsighted" economic solutions. Revitalize all aspects of downtown life, not only business and finance. "Less concerned with inspiring our children than with leaving them a downtown that works." (11%) Take advantage of state-of-the-art techniques to build a site that is terror-proof and friendly to the environment. (4%) see "Themes" from Hopes & Concerns discussions at the July 20 Javits Center event..

Concerns: Here are some of the major themes we found in your discussions about your CONCERNS for the rebuilding process. Of course, we couldn't show every concern expressed. But please vote for the one that you consider most important. We will not be heard. Real decisions are being made elsewhere by politicians and others in power. "Don't let anyone get away with business as usual." (27%) Competing needs will lead to unsatisfactory compromises. "Mediocrity pandering to everyone but pleasing no one." (30%) The wrong kind of Memorial will turn the site into a "giant mausoleum." (8%) No balance between peacefulness and a bustling economy. Traffic, shoppers and tourists will turn Lower Manhattan into a congested "Disneyland." (3%) Focus on the Memorial will overshadow other revitalization issues, such as economic recovery, transportation and neighborhood development. (19%) The design and planning process will be too rushed. (13%) see "Themes" from Hopes & Concerns discussions at the July 20 Javits Center event..

Monday, August 5

Adding to the Skyline: How important is it to add a major element or icon to the Lower Manhattan skyline? Very important (71%) Important (8%) Somewhat important (10%) Unimportant (8%) No preference (2%) Not prepared to state an opinion (1%)

New Towers? How Tall? Should a new tower or towers be built to replace the 110-story World Trade Center towers? How tall should a new tower be? Yes. Rebuild taller than before. (40%) Yes. Rebuild around the same height. (20%) Yes. But not as tall. (8%) No. But build something 'grand and inspiring.' (26%) No. (3%) No preference. (2%) Not prepared to state an opinion. (1%)

Use of Open Space Do you prefer one large open space or a variety of differently sized open spaces? One large open space (26%) A variety of different sized open spaces (46%) No preference (15%) Not prepared to state an opinion (13%)

Tuesday, August 6

Restoring the Street Grid: How important is it to restore part or all of the street grid? Very important (17%) Important (15%) Somewhat important (18%) Unimportant (40%) No preference (5%) Not prepared to state an opinion (5%)

Improving West Street Crossing: How important is it to improve the ability to cross West Street by foot and to connect the two sections of Lower Manhattan? Very important (50%) Important (23%) Somewhat important (15%) Not important (7%) No preference (2%) Not prepared to state an opinion (3%)

Friday, August 9

Elements of Rebuilding: Something Unique "Anchor the skyline" with buildings that "stand out," that are distinctive to New York. Use world-class designers. Many suggested an international architectural competition. Very important (76%) Important (11%) Somewhat important (5%) Not important (7%) No preference (0%) Not prepared to state an opinion (0%)

Elements of Rebuilding: Mixed Use To recover and thrive, Lower Manhattan must become a mixed-use area. Rebuild office space, but balance it with retail, tourist, and pedestrian uses and secondary services (e.g., laundromats, restaurants) for nearby residents. It has to be "livable." Very important (41%) Important (27%) Somewhat important (16%) Not important (15%) No preference (0%) Not prepared to state an opinion (0%)

Elements of Rebuilding: Green Space As much green space as possible, in a variety of sizes. More access to water views and the waterfront, on all three sides of Lower Manhattan. "The entire space should feel clean and renewed." Very Important (33%) Important (21%) Somewhat important (18%) Not important (26%) No preference (1%) Not prepared to state an opinion (1%)

Elements of Rebuilding: Focus on the Environment Use environmentally-conscious and energy-efficient techniques wherever possible. Consider sustainability in design and in materials used. Very important (45%) Important (19%) Somewhat important (21%) Not important (14%) No preference (1%) Not prepared to state an opinion (1%)

Revitalization Issues: Finance First Start by re-establishing a thriving finance industry, including offices and transportation access, and the rest will follow. The financial district is "the backbone of NY's economy." "If you build it, they will come." Very important (38%) Important (24%) Somewhat important (22%) Not important (13%) No preference (0%) Not prepared to state an opinion (3%)

Revitalization Issues: Transportation Hub Connect NYC and commuter lines in a single, modern transportation hub, a "Grand Central Station for Lower Manhattan." Improve downtown access to PATH, LIRR and Metro North, and improve traffic and transit to reduce isolation of Lower Manhattan. Very important (56%) Important (28%) Somewhat important (10%) Not important (6%) No preference (0%) Not prepared to state an opinion (0%)

Revitalization Issues: Housing On Site If new housing is added to the site, it should cater to multiple income levels and foster economic diversity. Very important (25%) Important (13%) Somewhat important (14%) Not important (42%) No preference (2%) Not prepared to state an opinion (5%)

Revitalization Issues: Housing Off Site Do not use the 16-acre area for new housing. Residential development should be in adjacent areas. "The city needs housing, but not here." Very important (55%) Important (14%) Somewhat important (8%) Not important (19%) No preference (3%) Not prepared to state an opinion (1%)

Revitalization Issues: Cultural Centers Establish cultural centers unique to downtown, performance spaces, museums or even a new university. Strong support for new institutions, not satellite venues that merely "bring uptown downtown." Very important (28%) Important (26%) Somewhat important (20%) Not important (23%) No preference (2%) Not prepared to state an opinion (1%)

Monday, August 12

Who is the Memorial for?   exclusively important or very important The Families of the Victims (57%) Survivors of 9/11 (50%) All New Yorkers (54%) All Americans (49%) Future Generations (64%) People of All Nations (40%) view full results

Who or what should the Memorial commemorate?   exclusively important or very important The Victims of 9/11 (83%) The Survivors of 9/11 (40%) Rescue & Recovery Workers (63%) Citywide Spirit of Unity (41%) The Destroyed WTC Towers (43%) Victims & Survivors of 1993 WTC Bombing (26%) Spirit of Tolerance & Diversity (33%) Spirit of Commerce & Free Enterprise (19%) Spirit of Peace & International Understanding (41%) view full results

What elements should be part of a final memorial design?   exclusively important or very important Victims' Names (72%) Water (32%) Light (38%) Tall Towers (55%) Non-denominational Chapel (17%) Museum/Educational Center (42%) Artifacts from 9/11 Damage (50%) Places to Walk (46%) Places to Sit (47%) Trees, Grass or Flowers (44%) view full results

Memorial: Intgrated Planning Process How important is it to link the planning of the memorial to the planning for the rest of the site? Very important (59%) Important (20%) Somewhat important (8%) Not important (13%) No preference (0%) Not prepared to state an opinion (1%)

Who should guide the decision process in the design and creation of a Memorial?   exclusively important or very important The Families of the Victims (29%) Artists, Architects & Designers (71%) Survivors of 9/11, Lower Manhattan Residents, Workers and Community (27%) City Officials (7%) General Public (30%) view full results

Final Polls