Options for a Memorial and the Future of Building 2
Phases
Survey Responses
Phase report
What feelings would you want a permanent memorial to capture or convey?: Hope [#31317]
What feelings would you want a permanent memorial to capture or convey?: Freedom [#31319]
What feelings would you want a permanent memorial to capture or convey?: Love [#31320]
What feelings would you want a permanent memorial to capture or convey?: Warmth [#31321]
What feelings would you want a permanent memorial to capture or convey?: Spirituality [#31322]
What feelings would you want a permanent memorial to capture or convey?: Understanding [#31323]
What feelings would you want a permanent memorial to capture or convey?: Acceptance [#31324]
What feelings would you want a permanent memorial to capture or convey?: Joy [#31325]
What feelings would you want a permanent memorial to capture or convey?: Contentment [#31326]
What feelings would you want a permanent memorial to capture or convey?: Admiration [#31327]
What feelings would you want a permanent memorial to capture or convey?: Comfort [#31328]
What feelings would you want a permanent memorial to capture or convey?: Strength [#31329]
To what extent is it important for the permanent memorial to have...: Places to sit [#31299]
To what extent is it important for the permanent memorial to have...: A place for small groups to gather [#31300]
To what extent is it important for the permanent memorial to have...: Area(s) to leave mementos [#31301]
To what extent is it important for the permanent memorial to have...: Specific information about each victim [#31302]
To what extent is it important for the permanent memorial to have...: Natural elements (i.e., landscaping, water) [#31303]
How important is it that the permanent memorial be a place for...: Quiet reflection [#31305]
How important is it that the permanent memorial be a place for...: Prayer [#31307]
How important is it that the permanent memorial be a place for...: Celebration of life [#31308]
How important is it that the permanent memorial be a place for...: Inspiration [#31309]
How important is it that the permanent memorial be a place for...: Uplift [#31310]
How important is it that the permanent memorial be a place for...: Contemplation [#31311]
Should we continue to keep a site for a temporary memorial? [#31663]
If yes, would you support relocating the temporary memorial to the parking lot across the street? The image below shows the current and proposed locations. [#31664]
Comments: If yes, would you support relocating the temporary memorial to the parking lot across the street? The image below shows the current and proposed locations. [#31664]
Many respondents expressed a strong desire to preserve Building 2 in some form, with frequent suggestions to repurpose it for community use, such as a museum, cultural center, or event space. There was significant support for creating a memorial that honors the site's history and those affected, with several advocating for a dedicated area for reflection and remembrance. Accessibility and inclusivity were commonly mentioned, emphasizing the need for the memorial and future building use to be open and welcoming to all.
Environmental sustainability was another recurring theme, with respondents urging the use of eco-friendly materials and practices in any redevelopment. Some responses highlighted the importance of community involvement in decision-making, suggesting ongoing consultation and opportunities for local input.
A minority of respondents favored complete demolition, citing safety concerns or the desire for a fresh start, but this view was less common. Several comments stressed the importance of balancing historical preservation with practical needs, such as ensuring the building is safe and functional for future use.
Overall, the most common themes were preservation, respectful memorialization, community engagement, and sustainability.
Which of the following options for the future use of Building 2 do you support? (select all that apply) [#31371]
Comments: Which of the following options for the future use of Building 2 do you support? (select all that apply) [#31371]
Many respondents expressed a strong desire to preserve Building 2 in some form, emphasizing its historical and cultural significance. There was frequent support for adaptive reuse, such as converting the building into a community space, museum, or cultural center [e.g.. Several comments highlighted the importance of integrating a memorial within the building or its grounds, with suggestions for plaques, gardens, or dedicated rooms to honor its past.
A recurring theme was the need for public accessibility and inclusivity, with respondents advocating for spaces that serve diverse community needs, including educational programs and events. Some responses cautioned against demolition, citing concerns about losing heritage and the unique character of the area.
A minority of respondents supported partial redevelopment, suggesting that new construction could be balanced with preservation efforts. There were also calls for sustainability and environmental considerations in any future plans.
Overall, the most common sentiments were in favor of preserving Building 2, creating a meaningful memorial, and ensuring the site remains a valuable resource for the community.
Should Building 2 be renamed? [#31312]
If yes, which of the following do you prefer? [#31314]
Comments: If yes, which of the following do you prefer? [#31314]
Many respondents emphasized the importance of creating a respectful and meaningful memorial space, with frequent suggestions for gardens, quiet reflection areas, and plaques or signage to honor the history and those affected [e.g.. There was strong support for preserving some elements of Building 2, either through partial restoration, adaptive reuse, or incorporating materials into the memorial itself. Several responses advocated for community involvement in the design process and ongoing maintenance.
A recurring theme was the desire for the site to serve both as a place of remembrance and as a functional community space, such as a multi-purpose hall, cultural center, or educational facility. Many respondents expressed concerns about losing the building’s historical significance and called for interpretive displays or storytelling features to educate future generations.
Some respondents raised practical considerations, such as accessibility, safety, and the need for sustainable, low-maintenance solutions. A few comments highlighted the importance of balancing memorialization with the future needs of the community, suggesting flexible spaces that could evolve over time.
Overall, the most common trends were a strong wish to honor the past respectfully, retain or repurpose parts of Building 2, and ensure the site remains relevant and accessible to the community.