In Support of Park51, A Letter from A Rabbi
I will never forget the disheveled, homeless Jewish fellow who sauntered into my synagogue one Saturday morning. As he walked by, some members of the congregation flinched, and I reminded myself to...
View ArticlePark Space: Stewardship and Sustainability
Park51, the Community and Cultural Center in downtown Manhattan, plans to be a LEED-certified building. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. It is the certification (or...
View ArticleRebuilding a Neighborhood with Care
I was a mile away when the first plane hit the Trade Towers. I was taking my son by stroller to our parent-run day care center. I ran with him to that shelter. We all struggled not to show to the...
View ArticleLearning to See; Park51 and my Second Day at Work
August 10th, 2010. I sat in a hall listening to my new boss, Sharif El-Gamal, developer and Board Member of the Park51 Community Center, explain the project to the families of the 9/11 victims. It was...
View ArticleA Welcome Letter from John, a member of the Park51 Team
My name is John Lichten and I have been working at Park51 since September 2010. I was raised Episcopalian and have been attending church (on and off) for most of my life. Maybe this surprises you, as...
View ArticlePratt Institute School of Architecture: Park51 Design Studio
Studio Jonas Coersmeier with Erik Martínez (ta) : Fall 2010 : Islamic Cultural Center in Lower Manhattan This year a local building project has triggered a national debate about fundamental values and...
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