Flames flare during a meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission . The commission 's vote is expected in 2018 . If the commission rules that the building is not worth saving , the mosque project can proceed . Some Muslim community leaders say the mosque could provide an opportunity for improving interfaith relations . The mosque is to be built near the site of the destroyed twin towers .
Flames flare during a meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission . The commission 's vote is expected in 2018 . If the commission rules that the building is not worth saving , the mosque project can proceed . The mosque is to be built near the site of the destroyed twin towers .