school, and library and art studios. in spite of the highly publicized protests, el gamal says he is inspired by an outpouring of support from people of all faiths. >> it has overwhelmed us. >> reporter: and the anti-defamation league who fights bigotry questioned whether the location would be hurtful to 9/11 families but it says that the debate is over. >> we raised the question and at this point, there is no need to raise the question anymore, because it is over, and finished. >> reporter: now the project begins. this is one rendering. they have to hire a architect and make a budget and raise funds. >> what is happening here is a community center. a community center that is going to be open to all. that is going to provide dialogue and bridges. >> reporter: if what you have in mind is building bridges and interfaith dialogue then why not have this center a little further away from the world