The document summarizes the construction progress of the New World Trade Center, also known as the Freedom Tower, between April 2006 and February 2007. Key milestones included pouring 400 cubic yards of concrete for the foundation in November 2006 and installing the first steel beam in December 2006. By February 2007, the footings and foundations were nearly complete. Additional details provided include estimated costs, dimensions, floor count, and plans for the surrounding buildings and memorial.

1. The New World Trade Center

2. The building began its construction on April 27, 2006. It is estimated to be finished by 2011.

3. November 18, 2006- 400 cubic yards of concrete were poured on to the foundation of the Freedom Tower. December 17, 2006- A ceremony was held in Battery Park City, the public was invited to sign a 30 foot steel beam. December 19, 2006- The beam was the first to be installed and was welded on to the Freedom Tower's base. By the end of February 2007- The tower’s footings and foundations were nearly complete. [ 23]

4. The cost is estimated to be around $3 billion. Approximately $1 billion of the cost is coming from insurance money. The State of New York is expected to provide $250 million towards construction costs. The Port Authority said they would finance another $1 billion through bonds.

5. Antenna/Spire- 1,776 ft Roof- 1,368 ft Top floor- 1,362 ft Floor count- 108 floors Floor area- 2,600,000 sq ft

6. When the Freedom Tower is completed, it will be the third tallest free-standing structure in the Western Hemisphere.

7. The Freedom Tower will taper into eight tall isosceles triangles, forming a perfect octagon at its center. The plan for the tower also includes 2.6 million square feet of office space, tenant amenity spaces, world-class restaurants, below-grade retail, and access to the PATH, subway, and World Financial Center. Three other high-rise office buildings plus a residential tower are planned to go along Greenwich Street next to the Freedom Tower. They will surround the World Trade Center Memorial . The surrounding area will also be home to a museum, highlighting many of the different aspects of the past and future World Trade Centers.

8. -Larry Silverstein