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Originally Posted by NYguy
The WTC Path hub ties into two skyscrapers Silverstein wants to build on the site, Tower 2 and Tower 3. The structure's glass winged oculus, for instance, relies on below-grade anchoring to the foundations of the buildings for support and much of the infrastructure required for the station's operation, such as power and ventilation systems, are housed in the two buildings' lower floors.
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I really don't think the PA(or the government at best) have any choice. They HAVE to start the towers if they don't want structural/electrical/mechanical problems to the hub, and redesigning it would just run up an even higher, more expensive budget. And I highly doubt the retail stumps planned would be heavy or strong enough to hold the oculus in place.