The WTC's New Retail Renderings Are Intense

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Renderings of the West Concourse of the World Trade Center have arrived, and subtle they are not. The Concourse will span 40,000 square feet of retail space, selling everything from sandwiches for workers on the go to fine luxury goods. Westfield Group, the Australian mall developer behind the project, tells WWD they're "coming up with a really diverse range of high-street brands and luxury brands." Place your bets!

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