WTC Planning Agencies Make Amends

Up for re-election in November, Governor Pataki facilitates the resolution of turf rivalries between the Port Authority of NY/NJ and the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation in an attempt to speed the planning process.

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April 25, 2002, 6:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"Two weeks ago, the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation issued a request for proposals for an urban planner to complete designs for the site and surrounding areas. Within days the request was withdrawn after Port Authority officials objected, saying they were not adequately consulted."

Thanks to Amy C. Verel

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Community / Economic Development New York

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