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Artist Renderings Of 'Ground Zero Mosque' Revealed

NEW YORK (CBS 2) -- The first artist renderings of the proposed Islamic community center near ground zero have been released.

The pictures of Park 51, unveiled by SOMA Architects, show a white building with a futuristic, honeycomb-like openings all along its façade.

The developer said the 16-story tower would contain sports and fitness facilities as well as a childcare center, culinary school and auditorium.

Construction on the project isn't expected to begin for another two or three years.

Ground Zero Mosque
(AP Photo/SOMA Architects)
 
Ground Zero Mosque
(AP Photo/SOMA Architects)
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