Terrorism And Infrastructure Planning

Terrorism is a permanent condition that should be factored into the design of the nation's infrastructure.

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October 3, 2002, 7:00 AM PDT

"Efforts to protect people and buildings through physical design is sometimes criticized as excessive or not cost-efficient. But Patricia E. Gallagher, executive director of the National Capital Planning Commission, said the real challenge is to work with organizations like the Secret Service that are focused on security, more than good urban design."

Thanks to Anthony Flint

FULL STORY: Architects told to consider terror a permanent threat

Wednesday, October 2, 2002 in The Boston Globe

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