Brad over at The Unrepentant Individual has more to say about why the Fordham Spire should be built
This, my friends, is the American Ideal. It is reaching farther and higher than anyone has ever done before. It is the design of a visually striking and completely unique building. It is, whether you like the design or not (I love it), an expression of human potential. And after 9/11, it is an expression of defiance and courage.
Absolutely. I feel the same way about the Freedom Tower, the proposed 1,776 foot replacement for the World Trade Center in New York.
I agree with Brad that there’s only a slim chance that the Fordham Spire will be built, and there is controversy surrounding the Freedom Tower as well. It is inspiring to see people come up with ideas like this, though, since it shows that the human spirit can still dream big.
Here’s hoping that both of these buildings defy the odds and rise to the skies.
