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...
