Remembering September 11

On the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, the 9/11 memorial stands as a testament to the resilience of New York City. This period recalls the events and memories that have become an integral part of many New Yorkers’ lives.

Daniel Edward Rosen offers a deeply personal perspective on this momentous occasion. Writing for City Journal, an urban policy publication by the Manhattan Institute, Rosen shares his experience leading up to and during the September tragedy.

Living in TriBeCa

Rosen vividly recalls August 2001. He was a recent graduate, eager to experience life in the city. Settled in a converted loft in TriBeCa with four roommates, he had a unique vantage point. The loft provided sweeping views of lower Manhattan, where the World Trade Center proudly stood just eight blocks away.

For Rosen and many others, the towers were an integral part of the urban landscape, representing not just physical structures but a beacon of the city’s dynamism and ambition.