Episode Synopsis "Episode 6: The Design Team: How It’s Built Sean Johnson, Carlos Valverde, and Duan He, 3 WTC project executives; Michiko Ashida, 4 WTC design director"

The people who built the new office towers for Larry Silverstein offer a behind-the-scenes look at the design, engineering and construction challenges of overseeing 3,000 daily construction workers build a $20 billion project in the heart of America’s oldest and most iconic business district. They discuss the sustainable design and security features in the new buildings, and how their work inspired high-rise design and construction all over the world. 

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• Episode 11 – Reflecting Absence- Michael Arad, 9/11 Memorial architect; Bill Dacunto, Silverstein Properties
• Episode 10: The Final Project: Completing the Vision Robert Whitlock, KPF; Maria Masi, Brookfield Properties; Marty Burger, Silverstein Properties; Dawanna Williams, Dabar Development Partners
• Episode 9: The Artists: Capturing History Through Creativity, Marcus Robinson, Kerry Irvine, Joohee Park, Lady Aiko, Risa Boogie, Cristina Martinez, Komikka Patton
• Episode 8: The Tastemakers: Culture on Campus Leslie Koch, President, Perelman Center for the Performing Arts
• Episode 7: The Reporters: Naysayers and Supporters Joe Woolhead, WTC photographer, “Once More to the Sky,” Judith Dupré, author, “One World Trade Center,” Mike Marcucci, producer, “16 Acres,” Grace Capobianco, publisher, “Downtown” magazine
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• Episode 5: The Residents: 24/7 Live, Work, and Play Neighborhood Jessica Lappin and Catherine McVay Hughes
• Episode 4: The Mayor: New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Port Authority Executive Director Rick Cotton
• Episode 3: The Tenants: “To Leaders with Vision, Your Office is Ready” Mary Ann Tighe, CEO of CBRE’s New York Tri-State Region
• Episode 2: The Architects: The Master Plan Daniel Libeskind, WTC Master Plan architect
• Episode 1: The Developer: Never Bet Against New York Larry Silverstein, World Trade Center developer
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