Lower Manhattan faces a tension between honoring the victims of September 11 and preserving the daily life of the city. A new perspective argues that allowing the area to remain vibrant and functional is a necessary act of defiance against the terror that struck it. The piece suggests that the true victory over tragedy lies in the continued resilience and activity of the community. It raises questions about how memorialization and urban life can coexist in the shadow of such a profound loss.
Lower Manhattan must go on living, even as we honor those lost on 9/11 — otherwise, terror triumphs New York Post
