March 15th, 2006

The new Ground Zero

The catastrophe of September 11th was a turning point in the lives of Americans. It was a blow to the United States, and left to see the rest of the world that despite of being the world's first paper was not an “invincible” country.

The place where the twin towers were after suffering the attack was dubbed Ground Zero. This place has become over the years into a pilgrimage site, where thousands of Americans and citizens around the world come to pay homage to the deceased.

Because of that reason there was much debate about what to do in the area. There were hundreds of projects to restore Ground Zero. After discussing the different proposals, it was selected a project that consists of four towers, a cultural center and a transit station.

At first, the main building was christened with the name Freedom Tower, a symbol of the freedom of the American people. In March 2009 the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey made ​​public according to the first tenant of the Tower, Beijing Vantone, and decided to change the name to the tower at One World Trade Center.

One of the World Trade Center will be one of the world's largest skyscraper with 101 floors and is expected to be completed in 2013.

No doubt is that, despite of the fact that the changes that occur in the name or the design of the project from Ground Zero, will remain a landmark in New York and in the world. This place will be essential for the thousands of tourists who visit the city each year and, of course, for people who could behold that day with his own eyes one of the most important events of the century.

The rehabilitation of ground zero will be completed in 2013

Nerea Sanz