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Welcome to the Elevator World News Podcast. This week’s news podcast is sponsored by elevatorbooks.com: http://www.elevatorbooks.com

To view and download today's news manuscript, visit:

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Welcome to the Elevator World News Podcast. This week’s news podcast is sponsored by elevatorbooks.com: http://www.elevatorbooks.com

To view and download today's news manuscript, visit:

http://elevatorworld.com/pdf/podcast/091118.pdf

Image courtesy israel21c.org:

https://www.israel21c.org/could-israels-salamandra-zone-have-saved-people-in-9-11/

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Welcome to the Elevator World News Podcast. This week’s news podcast is sponsored by elevatorbooks.com: http://www.elevatorbooks.com

To view and download today's news manuscript, visit:

http://elevatorworld.com/pdf/podcast/091118.pdf

Image courtesy israel21c.org:

https://www.israel21c.org/could-israels-salamandra-zone-have-saved-people-in-9-11/

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Today's Podcast is sponsored by elevatorbooks.com

ONE OF INDIA’S TALLEST TOWERS HEADED TOWARD COMPLETION

At 300 m tall and 80 stories, Spira will become one of the tallest buildings in India, and developer Supertech Ltd. expects it to be complete in two years, the Hindustan Times reports. Part of the Supernova development in Noida, Spira will contain 600 studio apartments and 250 other residential units, along with offices, hotels, stores and an array of high-end amenities including "high-tech and high-speed elevators," according to contractor Arabian Construction Co. (ACC). In September, construction had reached the 59th floor on Spira, and approximately 100 residents had moved in to their homes in the 44-story, 180-m-tall Nova East and West towers. Supertech said it is developing 80,000 flats at 50 locations across northern India.

ELEVATOR PLUMMETS 20 FLOORS IN TEHRAN, KILLING SIX WORKERS

An elevator at a construction site in the Chitgar District of Tehran plummeted more than 20 stories, according to unofficial reports, on September 4, killing six workers, the Associated Press reports, citing information from the Islamic Republic News Agency. One official said three Iranians and three Afghans were killed. The incident is under investigation.

ESCALATORS FOR THREE CTA STATIONS DEEMED NOT ENOUGH

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) said an escalator from platform to mezzanine will be installed as part of the modernization of three of its Blue Line subway stations between the Loop and O'Hare International Airport, but one critic contends that is not enough, the Chicago Tribune reports. Dating to the early 1950s, the Grand, Chicago and Division stations under Milwaukee Avenue will get cosmetic upgrades, along with one escalator each. There will be no escalators from mezzanine to sidewalk and no elevators. F.K. Plous, director of communications for rail finance company Corridor Capital LLC, says that is unacceptable. CTA agreed additional escalators and elevators are needed, but said there is no money for them. All CTA stations are scheduled to become Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant by 2038.

HEIGHT VARIANCE PAVES WAY FOR CANADIAN CITY’S FIFTH TALLEST

The City Council in Kelowna, Canada, approved a height variance for the Mission Group’s Brooklyn tower that will allow it to reach 26 stories, making it the city’s fifth-tallest building, Kelowna Capital News reports. The planning department in the city, located in the Okanagan region of British Columbia, praised the design of the tower’s top three floors and said it will make a positive contribution to the skyline. Mission Group plans to build two additional towers of unspecified height on the downtown site. Brooklyn will contain 178 residential units, and sales are set to start this month.

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https://pixabay.com/en/sign-attention-care-to-listen-2218337/

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ONE OF INDIA’S TALLEST TOWERS HEADED TOWARD COMPLETION

At 300 m tall and 80 stories, Spira will become one of the tallest buildings in India, and developer Supertech Ltd. expects it to be complete in two years, the Hindustan Times reports. Part of the Supernova development in Noida, Spira will contain 600 studio apartments and 250 other residential units, along with offices, hotels, stores and an array of high-end amenities including "high-tech and high-speed elevators," according to contractor Arabian Construction Co. (ACC). In September, construction had reached the 59th floor on Spira, and approximately 100 residents had moved in to their homes in the 44-story, 180-m-tall Nova East and West towers. Supertech said it is developing 80,000 flats at 50 locations across northern India.

ELEVATOR PLUMMETS 20 FLOORS IN TEHRAN, KILLING SIX WORKERS

An elevator at a construction site in the Chitgar District of Tehran plummeted more than 20 stories, according to unofficial reports, on September 4, killing six workers, the Associated Press reports, citing information from the Islamic Republic News Agency. One official said three Iranians and three Afghans were killed. The incident is under investigation.

ESCALATORS FOR THREE CTA STATIONS DEEMED NOT ENOUGH

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) said an escalator from platform to mezzanine will be installed as part of the modernization of three of its Blue Line subway stations between the Loop and O'Hare International Airport, but one critic contends that is not enough, the Chicago Tribune reports. Dating to the early 1950s, the Grand, Chicago and Division stations under Milwaukee Avenue will get cosmetic upgrades, along with one escalator each. There will be no escalators from mezzanine to sidewalk and no elevators. F.K. Plous, director of communications for rail finance company Corridor Capital LLC, says that is unacceptable. CTA agreed additional escalators and elevators are needed, but said there is no money for them. All CTA stations are scheduled to become Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant by 2038.

HEIGHT VARIANCE PAVES WAY FOR CANADIAN CITY’S FIFTH TALLEST

The City Council in Kelowna, Canada, approved a height variance for the Mission Group’s Brooklyn tower that will allow it to reach 26 stories, making it the city’s fifth-tallest building, Kelowna Capital News reports. The planning department in the city, located in the Okanagan region of British Columbia, praised the design of the tower’s top three floors and said it will make a positive contribution to the skyline. Mission Group plans to build two additional towers of unspecified height on the downtown site. Brooklyn will contain 178 residential units, and sales are set to start this month.

Image courtesy pixabay via user Manuchi:

https://pixabay.com/en/sign-attention-care-to-listen-2218337/

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Today's Podcast is sponsored by elevatorbooks.com

ONE OF INDIA’S TALLEST TOWERS HEADED TOWARD COMPLETION

At 300 m tall and 80 stories, Spira will become one of the tallest buildings in India, and developer Supertech Ltd. expects it to be complete in two years, the Hindustan Times reports. Part of the Supernova development in Noida, Spira will contain 600 studio apartments and 250 other residential units, along with offices, hotels, stores and an array of high-end amenities including "high-tech and high-speed elevators," according to contractor Arabian Construction Co. (ACC). In September, construction had reached the 59th floor on Spira, and approximately 100 residents had moved in to their homes in the 44-story, 180-m-tall Nova East and West towers. Supertech said it is developing 80,000 flats at 50 locations across northern India.

ELEVATOR PLUMMETS 20 FLOORS IN TEHRAN, KILLING SIX WORKERS

An elevator at a construction site in the Chitgar District of Tehran plummeted more than 20 stories, according to unofficial reports, on September 4, killing six workers, the Associated Press reports, citing information from the Islamic Republic News Agency. One official said three Iranians and three Afghans were killed. The incident is under investigation.

ESCALATORS FOR THREE CTA STATIONS DEEMED NOT ENOUGH

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) said an escalator from platform to mezzanine will be installed as part of the modernization of three of its Blue Line subway stations between the Loop and O'Hare International Airport, but one critic contends that is not enough, the Chicago Tribune reports. Dating to the early 1950s, the Grand, Chicago and Division stations under Milwaukee Avenue will get cosmetic upgrades, along with one escalator each. There will be no escalators from mezzanine to sidewalk and no elevators. F.K. Plous, director of communications for rail finance company Corridor Capital LLC, says that is unacceptable. CTA agreed additional escalators and elevators are needed, but said there is no money for them. All CTA stations are scheduled to become Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant by 2038.

HEIGHT VARIANCE PAVES WAY FOR CANADIAN CITY’S FIFTH TALLEST

The City Council in Kelowna, Canada, approved a height variance for the Mission Group’s Brooklyn tower that will allow it to reach 26 stories, making it the city’s fifth-tallest building, Kelowna Capital News reports. The planning department in the city, located in the Okanagan region of British Columbia, praised the design of the tower’s top three floors and said it will make a positive contribution to the skyline. Mission Group plans to build two additional towers of unspecified height on the downtown site. Brooklyn will contain 178 residential units, and sales are set to start this month.

Image courtesy pixabay via user Manuchi:

https://pixabay.com/en/sign-attention-care-to-listen-2218337/

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Today's podcast is sponsored by elevatorbooks.com.

SHANGHAI RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS GETTING ELEVATORS

An effort underway in Shanghai to install elevators in older residential buildings is gaining momentum, with more and more residents — particularly seniors — banding together to get the projects done, SHINE reports. If a minimum of 90% of the residents are in favor of an elevator, and the application is approved by 15 government agencies (down from 46 prior to 2016), tenants can embark on the project, with residents of higher apartments paying more of the roughly US$102,489 cost. The city government covers 40% after the elevator has been installed. The source illustrated the trend by describing 12 households, many including retired aerospace scientists, in a seven-story building on Yuyuan Road installing an elevator. Across the city, approximately 20 such elevators have gone into operation, and more than 50 applications are being evaluated.

GROUND BROKEN FOR VIÑOLY-DESIGNED RITZ-CARLTON IN NYC

Marriot International, the Ritz-Carlton Co. and Flag Luxury Group broke ground on September 4 on a 40-story, 580-ft.-tall Ritz-Carlton designed by Rafael Viñoly Architects at 1185 Broadway in the NoMad neighborhood of New York City (NYC), New York YIMBY reports. Continuing densification of the area just above the Flatiron District and addressing the city's need for more hotel rooms, the Ritz-Carlton will have 250 guest rooms and 16 residences. With a curtain wall that alternates between bands of glass and gray concrete, the structure will have several vegetated terraces and planter space in some of the bands. Also on tap are amenities such as a spa, rooftop bar and fine-dining restaurant.

ESCALATORS, LIFTS TO EASE CONGESTION AT MUMBAI RAIL STATION

DK Sharma, general manager of Central Railway in India, recently examined Kalyan Railway Station, one of the most crowded in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, and ordered several upgrades, including escalators and lifts, DNA India reports. In addition to relocating certain offices to facilitate better passenger flow and improving general cleanliness, Sharma ordered that one lift each on the station’s west and east sides and two escalators be installed by mid September.

2019 EW EDITORIAL CALENDAR NOW AVAILABLE

The 2019 ELEVATOR WORLD Editorial Calendar is now available. It consists of a schedule of each monthly EW issue and includes submission deadlines, bonus distribution plans and specified content, such as each month’s Focus Topic and other special sections.

THREE-TOWER, 1,700-UNIT PLAN FOR CHICAGO TWEAKED

At the request of Alderman Brendan Reilly, Lendlease Development and Magellan Development Group have tweaked their plan to build 40-, 50- and 80-story towers housing 1,700 residential units in Lakeshore East between the Chicago River and Maggie Daley Park in downtown Chicago, Crain’s Chicago Business reports. The inclusion of 300 hotel rooms was axed, a park was expanded, security was added, and one of the towers was moved to separate it from an existing building. Chicago’s bKL Architecture presented the revised plan to Reilly on August 29. If it’s approved, construction could start by spring 2020, with the 40- and 50-story towers being built first.

Photo courtesy newyorkyimby.com via Rafael Vinoly:

https://newyorkyimby.com/2018/09/vinoly-designed-ritz-carlton-officially-set-to-break-ground-at-1185-broadway-in-nomad-manhattan.html

Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes│Google Play | SoundCloud│Stitcher│TuneIn

Today's podcast is sponsored by elevatorbooks.com.

SHANGHAI RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS GETTING ELEVATORS

An effort underway in Shanghai to install elevators in older residential buildings is gaining momentum, with more and more residents — particularly seniors — banding together to get the projects done, SHINE reports. If a minimum of 90% of the residents are in favor of an elevator, and the application is approved by 15 government agencies (down from 46 prior to 2016), tenants can embark on the project, with residents of higher apartments paying more of the roughly US$102,489 cost. The city government covers 40% after the elevator has been installed. The source illustrated the trend by describing 12 households, many including retired aerospace scientists, in a seven-story building on Yuyuan Road installing an elevator. Across the city, approximately 20 such elevators have gone into operation, and more than 50 applications are being evaluated.

GROUND BROKEN FOR VIÑOLY-DESIGNED RITZ-CARLTON IN NYC

Marriot International, the Ritz-Carlton Co. and Flag Luxury Group broke ground on September 4 on a 40-story, 580-ft.-tall Ritz-Carlton designed by Rafael Viñoly Architects at 1185 Broadway in the NoMad neighborhood of New York City (NYC), New York YIMBY reports. Continuing densification of the area just above the Flatiron District and addressing the city's need for more hotel rooms, the Ritz-Carlton will have 250 guest rooms and 16 residences. With a curtain wall that alternates between bands of glass and gray concrete, the structure will have several vegetated terraces and planter space in some of the bands. Also on tap are amenities such as a spa, rooftop bar and fine-dining restaurant.

ESCALATORS, LIFTS TO EASE CONGESTION AT MUMBAI RAIL STATION

DK Sharma, general manager of Central Railway in India, recently examined Kalyan Railway Station, one of the most crowded in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, and ordered several upgrades, including escalators and lifts, DNA India reports. In addition to relocating certain offices to facilitate better passenger flow and improving general cleanliness, Sharma ordered that one lift each on the station’s west and east sides and two escalators be installed by mid September.

2019 EW EDITORIAL CALENDAR NOW AVAILABLE

The 2019 ELEVATOR WORLD Editorial Calendar is now available. It consists of a schedule of each monthly EW issue and includes submission deadlines, bonus distribution plans and specified content, such as each month’s Focus Topic and other special sections.

THREE-TOWER, 1,700-UNIT PLAN FOR CHICAGO TWEAKED

At the request of Alderman Brendan Reilly, Lendlease Development and Magellan Development Group have tweaked their plan to build 40-, 50- and 80-story towers housing 1,700 residential units in Lakeshore East between the Chicago River and Maggie Daley Park in downtown Chicago, Crain’s Chicago Business reports. The inclusion of 300 hotel rooms was axed, a park was expanded, security was added, and one of the towers was moved to separate it from an existing building. Chicago’s bKL Architecture presented the revised plan to Reilly on August 29. If it’s approved, construction could start by spring 2020, with the 40- and 50-story towers being built first.

Photo courtesy newyorkyimby.com via Rafael Vinoly:

https://newyorkyimby.com/2018/09/vinoly-designed-ritz-carlton-officially-set-to-break-ground-at-1185-broadway-in-nomad-manhattan.html

Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes│Google Play | SoundCloud│Stitcher│TuneIn

Today's podcast is sponsored by elevatorbooks.com.

SHANGHAI RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS GETTING ELEVATORS

An effort underway in Shanghai to install elevators in older residential buildings is gaining momentum, with more and more residents — particularly seniors — banding together to get the projects done, SHINE reports. If a minimum of 90% of the residents are in favor of an elevator, and the application is approved by 15 government agencies (down from 46 prior to 2016), tenants can embark on the project, with residents of higher apartments paying more of the roughly US$102,489 cost. The city government covers 40% after the elevator has been installed. The source illustrated the trend by describing 12 households, many including retired aerospace scientists, in a seven-story building on Yuyuan Road installing an elevator. Across the city, approximately 20 such elevators have gone into operation, and more than 50 applications are being evaluated.

GROUND BROKEN FOR VIÑOLY-DESIGNED RITZ-CARLTON IN NYC

Marriot International, the Ritz-Carlton Co. and Flag Luxury Group broke ground on September 4 on a 40-story, 580-ft.-tall Ritz-Carlton designed by Rafael Viñoly Architects at 1185 Broadway in the NoMad neighborhood of New York City (NYC), New York YIMBY reports. Continuing densification of the area just above the Flatiron District and addressing the city's need for more hotel rooms, the Ritz-Carlton will have 250 guest rooms and 16 residences. With a curtain wall that alternates between bands of glass and gray concrete, the structure will have several vegetated terraces and planter space in some of the bands. Also on tap are amenities such as a spa, rooftop bar and fine-dining restaurant.

ESCALATORS, LIFTS TO EASE CONGESTION AT MUMBAI RAIL STATION

DK Sharma, general manager of Central Railway in India, recently examined Kalyan Railway Station, one of the most crowded in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, and ordered several upgrades, including escalators and lifts, DNA India reports. In addition to relocating certain offices to facilitate better passenger flow and improving general cleanliness, Sharma ordered that one lift each on the station’s west and east sides and two escalators be installed by mid September.

2019 EW EDITORIAL CALENDAR NOW AVAILABLE

The 2019 ELEVATOR WORLD Editorial Calendar is now available. It consists of a schedule of each monthly EW issue and includes submission deadlines, bonus distribution plans and specified content, such as each month’s Focus Topic and other special sections.

THREE-TOWER, 1,700-UNIT PLAN FOR CHICAGO TWEAKED

At the request of Alderman Brendan Reilly, Lendlease Development and Magellan Development Group have tweaked their plan to build 40-, 50- and 80-story towers housing 1,700 residential units in Lakeshore East between the Chicago River and Maggie Daley Park in downtown Chicago, Crain’s Chicago Business reports. The inclusion of 300 hotel rooms was axed, a park was expanded, security was added, and one of the towers was moved to separate it from an existing building. Chicago’s bKL Architecture presented the revised plan to Reilly on August 29. If it’s approved, construction could start by spring 2020, with the 40- and 50-story towers being built first.

Photo courtesy newyorkyimby.com via Rafael Vinoly:

https://newyorkyimby.com/2018/09/vinoly-designed-ritz-carlton-officially-set-to-break-ground-at-1185-broadway-in-nomad-manhattan.html

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