15 years since 9/11: How Lower Manhattan has rebuilt

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Published Aug 29, 2016  •  < 1 minute read
  1. It has been 15 years since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 at the U.S. Pentagon, in Pennsylvania and in New York City's Lower Manhattan area. Lower Manhattan's Financial District suffered great destruction during the attacks, but the area has been rebuilding and recovering since, proving just how resilient and brave the people of New York City are. In advance of the 15th anniversary, we look at the new buildings, museums, memorials and hotels in Lower Manhattan that are both bringing visitors back to the area and keeping the memory of those killed in the tragic attacks alive. (Courtesy NYC & Company/Julienne Schaer)
  2. One World Trade Center: The main building of the rebuilt World Trade Center complex is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere at 546 metres. The building's architect was David Childs of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, who also designed the Burj Khalifa and Chicago's Willis Tower. The tower's first tenant, magazine publisher Conde Nast, moved in in 2014. (Getty Images/DON EMMERT)
    One World Trade Center: The main building of the rebuilt World Trade Center complex is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere at 546 metres. The building's architect was David Childs of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, who also designed the Burj Khalifa and Chicago's Willis Tower. The tower's first tenant, magazine publisher Conde Nast, moved in in 2014. (Getty Images/DON EMMERT)
  3. One World Observatory: Opened in May 2015, this three-storey observation deck is located on levels 100 to 102 atop the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere -- One World Trade Center. Visitors take the fastest elevators in the world to the observatory, where they experience a movie celebrating New York, enjoy a bevy of dining choices and explore the observatory, enhanced by interactive exhibits. (Courtesy NYC & Company/Julienne Schaer)
    One World Observatory: Opened in May 2015, this three-storey observation deck is located on levels 100 to 102 atop the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere -- One World Trade Center. Visitors take the fastest elevators in the world to the observatory, where they experience a movie celebrating New York, enjoy a bevy of dining choices and explore the observatory, enhanced by interactive exhibits. (Courtesy NYC & Company/Julienne Schaer)
  4. National September 11 Memorial & Museum: The 9/11 Memorial and 9/11 Memorial Museum commemorate the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, which killed 2,977, and the World Trade Center bombing of 1993, which killed six, and are located at the site of the former World Trade Center Twin Towers. The museum was dedicated in 2014 and includes 23,000 images and 10,300 artifacts. (Courtesy NYC & Company/Marley White/Getty Images/James Keivom-Pool)
    National September 11 Memorial & Museum: The 9/11 Memorial and 9/11 Memorial Museum commemorate the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, which killed 2,977, and the World Trade Center bombing of 1993, which killed six, and are located at the site of the former World Trade Center Twin Towers. The museum was dedicated in 2014 and includes 23,000 images and 10,300 artifacts. (Courtesy NYC & Company/Marley White/Getty Images/James Keivom-Pool)
  5. The SeaGlass Carousel, Battery Park: Opened Aug. 2015, this stainless-steel and glass carousel imitates an underwater experience with a grand nautilus shell and 30 luminescent fish nearly three metres wide and four metres tall. SeaGlass was conceived by the award-winning WXY Architecture + Urban Design as a carousel recalling The Battery's history as the original home of the New York Aquarium. (Getty Images/TIMOTHY A. CLARY)
    The SeaGlass Carousel, Battery Park: Opened Aug. 2015, this stainless-steel and glass carousel imitates an underwater experience with a grand nautilus shell and 30 luminescent fish nearly three metres wide and four metres tall. SeaGlass was conceived by the award-winning WXY Architecture + Urban Design as a carousel recalling The Battery's history as the original home of the New York Aquarium. (Getty Images/TIMOTHY A. CLARY)
  6. World Trade Centre Transportation Hub & OCULUS: The Santiago Calatrava-designed Oculus is the eye-catching centrepiece of the World Trade Centre Transportation Hub and opened in March 2016. The transportation hub connects 11 subway lines, the Battery Park City Ferry Terminal and the PATH train connecting New York City and New Jersey. (Getty Images/Spencer Platt)
    World Trade Centre Transportation Hub & OCULUS: The Santiago Calatrava-designed Oculus is the eye-catching centrepiece of the World Trade Centre Transportation Hub and opened in March 2016. The transportation hub connects 11 subway lines, the Battery Park City Ferry Terminal and the PATH train connecting New York City and New Jersey. (Getty Images/Spencer Platt)
  7. The Hills, Governors Island: Opened in July 2016 and part of the Governors Island Park, The Hills is four man-made hills, rising above the island between seven and 21 metres. The Hills is a dramatic new area to explore and offers views of the New York harbour, the Statue of Liberty and the Lower Manhattan skyline. (Courtesy Governors Island/Flickr)
    The Hills, Governors Island: Opened in July 2016 and part of the Governors Island Park, The Hills is four man-made hills, rising above the island between seven and 21 metres. The Hills is a dramatic new area to explore and offers views of the New York harbour, the Statue of Liberty and the Lower Manhattan skyline. (Courtesy Governors Island/Flickr)
  8. Westfield World Trade Centre: Formerly the Mall at the World Trade Center before it was destroyed in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the Westfield World Trade Centre will open in 2016. The 32,500 square metre space will feature fashion, culinary and artistic experiences and will be home to a mix of 150 global and local fashion, lifestyle, technology and culinary brands. (Courtesy Westfield World Trade Centre)
    Westfield World Trade Centre: Formerly the Mall at the World Trade Center before it was destroyed in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the Westfield World Trade Centre will open in 2016. The 32,500 square metre space will feature fashion, culinary and artistic experiences and will be home to a mix of 150 global and local fashion, lifestyle, technology and culinary brands. (Courtesy Westfield World Trade Centre)
  9. Four Seasons New York Hotel Downtown: The Canadian hotel brand plans to open its newest hotel in New York City in Sept. 2016. Designed by architect Robert A. M. Stern, the 185-hotel room, 157-residence room hotel and condo tower mirrors its famous art deco neighbour, the Woolworth Building, and will be home to restaurant CUT, New York City’s first Wolfgang Puck venture. (Courtesy Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences New York Downtown)
    Four Seasons New York Hotel Downtown: The Canadian hotel brand plans to open its newest hotel in New York City in Sept. 2016. Designed by architect Robert A. M. Stern, the 185-hotel room, 157-residence room hotel and condo tower mirrors its famous art deco neighbour, the Woolworth Building, and will be home to restaurant CUT, New York City’s first Wolfgang Puck venture. (Courtesy Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences New York Downtown)
  10. Pier 17, South Street Seaport: Expected to open in 2017 after extensive reconstruction, Pier 17 will showcase expanded views of the New York City harbour, Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan. Pier 17 will also showcase a wide range of stores, neighbourhood shops and restaurants, including a flagship restaurant by Jean-Georges Vongerichten. (Courtesy NYC & Company/Will Steacy)
    Pier 17, South Street Seaport: Expected to open in 2017 after extensive reconstruction, Pier 17 will showcase expanded views of the New York City harbour, Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan. Pier 17 will also showcase a wide range of stores, neighbourhood shops and restaurants, including a flagship restaurant by Jean-Georges Vongerichten. (Courtesy NYC & Company/Will Steacy)
  11. Brookfield Place: Opened in March 2015, Brookfield Place is a retail and dining destination featuring a 2,787 square metre dining terrace and a 2,787 square metre French-inspired marketplace called Le District. Luxury retailers include Diane von Furstenberg, Burberry and Hermès. (Courtesy NYC & Company/Julienne Schaer)
    Brookfield Place: Opened in March 2015, Brookfield Place is a retail and dining destination featuring a 2,787 square metre dining terrace and a 2,787 square metre French-inspired marketplace called Le District. Luxury retailers include Diane von Furstenberg, Burberry and Hermès. (Courtesy NYC & Company/Julienne Schaer)

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It has been 15 years since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 at the U.S. Pentagon, in Pennsylvania and in New York City's Lower Manhattan area. Lower Manhattan's Financial District suffered great destruction during the attacks, but the area has been rebuilding and recovering since, proving just how resilient and brave the people of New York City are.

In advance of the 15th anniversary, we look at the new buildings, museums, memorials and hotels in Lower Manhattan that are both bringing visitors back to the area and keeping the memory of those killed in the tragic attacks alive.

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