Libeskind's WTC Plan Hits First Trouble Spot

Massive mall operator Westfield America has become disgruntled with the redevelopment process and has raised objections to design elements.

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April 13, 2003, 7:00 AM PDT

By Chris Steins @planetizen

"While we have shown our willingness to make numerous compromises, we do not believe that the Port Authority or the [Lower Manhattan Development Corp.] has given proper consideration to our best professional judgment, much less to our rights or commercial interests or to any additional alternatives that would safeguard our interests," the letter stated. "As you are well aware, under our agreements with Port Authority, we lease substantially all of the Plaza and Concourse levels of the World Trade Center site and our approval is required for any changes to the site or for any new redevelopment." The letters contents were first revealed in the New York Post in early April. According to Mr. Lowy, the company still has not received any response."

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FULL STORY: Libeskind's Plan Hits First Wall With Mall Giant

Monday, April 14, 2003 in The New York Observer

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