After the 9/11 attacks, once the smoke cleared and the rubble was removed, New Yorkers had a city to rebuild. There was one fundamental question: no one could agree on the future of Ground Zero. Some wanted the towers back, while others believed the site should remain a memorial. New York decided to do one of the bravest—or stupidest—things in the history of city
planning. They gathered 5,000 representative New Yorkers and asked them to decide. People expected chaos, yelling, maybe even a fistfight. But what happened was democracy. 9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero tells the story of a city that responded to an attack on democracy by practicing democracy. It’s more than an exploration of the past, it’s a blueprint for the future, and an example of what’s possible.
Followed by a Live Town Hall Discussion with the New York Community Trust. Live ASL Interpretation to be provided.
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