By Neal Tepel

Nine years after the September 11th attacks, the long-delayed redevelopment of Ground Zero finally has gained momentum. There are now tangible signs of progress with thousands of tradesmen working on the completion of the World Trade Center buildings. The steel framing of One World Trade Center is now visible. “All you simply have to do is look outside and see what is happening,” Said Port Authority Executive Director Chris Ward. “There is long and difficult work ahead, we will look back and say this was the beginning,” Continued Ward. While aspects of the development, including four additional towers and a transit hub won’t be finished until 2014, progress can be seen throughout the 16 acre site. After languishing for years, the project received a financial boost this year. The Durst Organization announced a $100 million equity stake in the $3.2 billion project. The World Trade Center complex in Lower Manhattan is bounded by Vesey, West, Washington and Fulton streets. Read more…