Community response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 on the WorldTrade Center Twin Towers was immediate, and had indelible impact on subsequenturban planning in Lower Manhattan. Community and civic groups formed to dograssroots research and design in an inclusive and transparent process. Individualshopes for the rebuilding of their city were collected through citywide workshops, townmeetings, public forums, and websites.The resulting vision is a comprehensive and integrated view of urbaninfrastructure and human needs. It is a reflection of current cultural values, andnecessitated a change in the guiding principles for rebuilding Lower Manhattan.The clarity and consistency of the communitys themes is uncanny, and wasforeshadowed by post-modern urbanists:1.Remembrance / memorial 2. Human capital/ jobs, job training, education 3.Affordable housing 4.Hubs and sub centers with links 5. Design Excellence 6.Sustainable: buildings, pedestrian friendly, transportation 7. mass transit improvements8. Community = 24/7; connect neighborhoods; use waterfront and open spaces 9.Cultural diversity; institutions and incubator spaces