WTC Fountain

This fountain is surrounded by built-in wood benches like this one. I tried to capture the ducks who were hiding under the fountain ledge. The spraying waters were not operating the day I took the photo.

Cutting through the World Trade Center's promenade en route to downtown from Chavez Park was not a shortcut unless I was headed to Shoreline Park. It was part of my "pick up snipes" route. I would circle the entire area to pick up butts from ashtrays. When I took this photo, I noticed all those ashtrays are gone. I guess there is no more on-property smoke breaks for people who work in the shops or WTC, nor for shoppers or diners leaving the restaurants.

The WTC complex was a pleasant place to sit and relax. I liked watching this fountain, observing the many colorful flowers and architecture. I never sat there for long ~ 1/2 hour or a bit longer ~ too conspicuous, 'though I did see other homeless wander in and out of the area at times. Seemed like the business people would be quick to call the police if a homeless person loitered on the grounds. I also learned that I had competition for collecting those snipes.