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Online Lecture: Beauty from Ashes — The Rebuilding of NYC’s World Trade Center

Program No. 25009RJ
Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, at 2 p.m. (ET)/ 11 a.m. (PT), for a free one-hour lecture and Q&A to learn about the evolution of the new World Trade Center in NYC since 9/11.
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Rising from the literal ashes of the attacks of September 11, 2001, the rebuilding of the new World Trade Center is meant to serve as a symbol of regeneration and resolve. This complex in Lower Manhattan, rewoven from the once-devastated 16 acres back into the vitality of New York City, is a compelling story of overcoming challenges from engineering to financial, territorial to political. Join lecturer John Kriskewicz to explore the architecture of this still-evolving district.

General Notes

Your online lecture will take place live over the course of 1-2 hours. All times are listed in the EASTERN time zone. If you live in a different time zone, please adjust your schedule accordingly. This live online experience uses Zoom Webinar, an easy-to-use web video service that includes closed captioning. All you need is an Internet connection and your computer. You will receive a confirmation email when you enroll, and a reminder email one week and one day before, as well as the morning of the event with a link and instructions on how to tune in. You will not be pictured on screen during the lecture, but you will have the opportunity to ask the instructor live questions using the Q&A box. Unless otherwise noted, all those who enroll in this program receive access to the live event as well as a recording of the lecture that you can watch any time within the two weeks following the live event.
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John Kriskiewicz
John Kriskiewicz is a native New Yorker with a degree in architecture from Pratt Institute. He has taught courses on architectural and city planning history at Parsons School of Design, The Cooper Union, Fashion Institute of Technology, Stern College for Women, and Manhattan College. John has designed travel programs and lectures for many of New York City’s institutions and corporations including Road Scholar/Explore New York. He has a special affinity for New York’s extensive infrastructure as well as its Mid-Century Modern heritage.

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John Kriskiewicz is a native New Yorker with a degree in architecture from Pratt Institute. He has taught courses on architectural and city planning history at Parsons School of Design, The Cooper Union, Fashion Institute of Technology, Stern College for Women, and Manhattan College. John has designed travel programs and lectures for many of New York City’s institutions and corporations including Road Scholar/Explore New York. He has a special affinity for New York’s extensive infrastructure as well as its Mid-Century Modern heritage.
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