re: #2 CuriousLurker

Especially for those who still haven’t have remains for their loved ones identified. More than half the victims have not been identified through remains. Then, there’s thousands of remains that can’t be positively identified and matched to a victim with current technology because of the extreme conditions of the remains.

But on a more positive note, 1WTC is seeing some significant milestones reached. The 400+ spire/antenna is nearly complete. The last ~100 foot segment is assembled on the ground and will be put in place in the next couple of weeks, bringing the total height to 1,776 feet. At the base, the bottom 20 stories is finally getting its cladding, which means that interior spaces are also being fitted out.

4WTC is also nearly complete. They’ve taken down the sidewalk shed to protect pedestrians along Liberty so you have unobstructed views. The transit hub is still being built (and overbudget and far too costly for what we’re getting), but it’s at least on schedule for its updated completion. And visitors keep streaming into the memorial at a significant clip - it’s one of the most visited national monuments in the nation.

The museum may open later this year, though it had been delayed due to Sandy damage.