Buildings uploaded for September 25, 2007

Here are the latest uploads to Google’s Cities in Development section of the 3D Warehouse since my last post.

Osaka, Japan

Meiji Yasuda Life Osaka Umeda Building


Santiago, Chile

Monumento a Baquedano

Description
An obelisk ubicated opposite to Telefonica's tower and Italy's square

New York City, New York

Governor Alfred E. Smith Houses

Description
Complex of twelve 17 storey apartment buildings was constructed in 1953 and includes 1,931 apartment units. They are designed by Eggers & Higgins and are the southernmost housing project along the East River in Manhattan.
http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/cx/?id=103125

Washington, D.C.

Ulysses S. Grant Memorial

Description
The Ulysses S. Grant Memorial is located in Washington, D.C. as a monument to honor the American Civil War General and President of the United States Ulysses S. Grant. The statue faces west from the base of Capitol Hill, and is looks towards the Washington Monument, and over the National Mall.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulysses_S._Grant_Memorial

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Market Wharf

Description
Market Wharf is a proposed mixed-use residential and retail development for the St. Lawrence neighbourhood in downtown Toronto. The site is located just south of Toronto's famous St. Lawrence Market.
http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2007/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-6001.pdf

East Bayfront Plan

Description
The East Bayfront is part of WATERFRONToronto's plan to revitalize former industrial and port lands along Toronto's central waterfront, transforming them into mixed-use residential and commercial neighbourhoods. The 22-hectare East Bayfront area will be transformed into a neighbourhood for 7,000 residents, while providing 8,000 jobs and a 1.5 km waterfront promenade. This massing model is based on the East Bayfront Precinct Plan Report.
http://waterfrontoronto.ca/dynamic.php?first=43fa75b221b08&second=464889566...