You may now buy a piece of the World Trade Center for $5,000 and possess an iconic piece of New York City. Three World Trade Center's developers are looking to crowdfunding to generate interest and funds for the next project, which is currently under construction in lower Manhattan. The developers plan to raise $1 billion for the project over 10 years. Crowdfunding allows individuals to contribute money toward something larger than themselves. Crowdfunding platforms such as Kickstarter and Indiegogo allow companies or people to post their projects for funding from others via online donations. While most people know these sites as methods for creative people to get funded for their projects, they can also be used by non-profit organizations and businesses to fund large endeavors or new products. In fact, over $100 million has been raised through crowdfunding campaigns since its creation in 2009. The founders of Kickstarter believe that selling pieces of the World Trade Center will help "preserve the memory of 9/11 while bringing in revenue that will help secure the future viability of the site." They also hope that this initiative will "showcase the best of what technology has to offer--from music devices to scientific breakthroughs--and help spread the message about how great innovation comes from creativity unleashed".