Islamic Cultural Center + Images

It is a very exciting time for Muslims in New York City these days.  The Islamic center is currently under planning and designing.  Several images of what the planners are envisioning have been released on the projects website.

The Cultural Center is to include 13 floors, a pool, a gym, an auditorium, conference rooms, class rooms, and a 9/11 memorial.  The whole project is said to cost around $100 million.  CNN reports that a large number of Muslims are already using the first floor as a mosque.

With the release of the images I believe that it proves that the plans for a cultural center are not being slowed down or halted by the several threats from citizens outraged by the planning of it.  The Imam, however is still avoiding the site completely.

First images of proposed NYC Islamic center