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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
I saw the demolition of Gorbal's Caledonia Road flats - I heard great stories
GLASGOW'S skyline was changed on a historic day today as two high-rises defined as "landmarks" were pulled down. The towers at 305 and 341 Caledonia Road were built in 1971 and will be replaced by the owners, New Gorbals Housing Association (NGHA), with more than 100 new social rent homes. I went along to watch the explosions just outside the large safety exclusion zone. This was my first time seeing a controlled explosion in person, and the whole area was filled with a nervous anticipation. I cycled through the city centre before making my way through Glasgow Green, almost crashing as I started noticing the two 23-storey flat blocks at certain viewpoints. People were already lining the bridges, and some had brought picnic blankets to sit in the park and watch the flats being razed to the ground. The blocks were razed to the ground today, June 29 (Image: Julie Howden) READ MORE: Glasgow Caledonia Road high rise flats in Gorbals demolished READ MORE: Glasgow reacts to Caledonia Road flats demolition in Gorbals I arrived at the roundabout at the end of Caledonia Road before 11am, and a small hive of people had already gathered. Some had been there since they were told to evacuate their homes at 7:30am that morning, and they rushed to leave, making sure to shut their windows to avoid dust. There was a tension in the air as anticipation rose for the controlled explosion, and an emotional atmosphere as many locals shared stories about the high-rise flats. Tales were being exchanged, including stories of people growing fruit on their verandas. One local claimed that he used to leave for work and come home to find that his tomato plant had almost doubled in size due to the heat on the 23rd floor. There were laughs as others shared some stories full of mischief that weren't fit for newspaper publishing. But, many couldn't speak as they were overcome with emotion, and the phrase "end of an era" was repeated by everyone. They also spoke of the "landmark" that the towers were, noting that the many views they had of them would always "remind them they were coming home" - especially when seen from the M74 motorway. I saw the demolition of the Caledonia Road flats in Glasgow (Image: Newsquest) READ NEXT: Major road outside Scottish city closed as emergency services race to scene Just after 1 pm, a warning drone sounded from inside the sealed-off site. Gasps were heard around the street as the hundreds of people who had gathered collectively held their breaths. Then a loud pop started the demolition. First, the left, westerly, high-rise collapsed, shortly followed by the right one. The ground was shaking, and everybody was watching in silence as a cloud of dust billowed into the air. In the silence that lasted for a few seconds, but felt like minutes, the clear blue sky began to emerge from where the 226ft buildings used to be. The crowd broke out in a cheer, which seemed out of place considering the emotional conversations that had been taking place just minutes earlier. The crowds dispersed almost as quickly as the few short seconds it had taken for the high-rises to come down. I stood and looked at the rubble that lay where those stories were now buried before starting my cycle back to the city centre. The dust had blown up the Clyde, and I was coated in a layer of it as I made my way through Glasgow Green again. I couldn't help but stop to look at the space where the blocks had once been, while thinking of veranda-grown tomatoes and the sense of loss felt by the Gorbals community.
Al Arabiya
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Learning from Ukraine and Israel, Taiwan to issue new air-raid guidance
Taiwan will issue new air-raid guidance for its citizens next week, according to security officials and internal planning documents reviewed by Reuters, learning lessons from Ukraine and Israel in case it needs to counter a Chinese military attack. 'Taiwan is looking very closely into the cases from Ukraine and Israel,' a senior Taiwan security official briefed on the matter told Reuters. 'Our people must know how to protect themselves, either at home or in office,' said the official, who requested anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter. Authorities will update instructions on what people should do when air-raid alerts are issued, including for citizens who are not able to get into shelters in time or for those who are driving a car, according to the government planning documents. That includes instructions on hiding behind 'at least two layers of walls' and 'staying in the down position while opening your mouth slightly' in the scenario when people could not immediately get to an air-raid shelter. 'In metropolitan Taiwan, the reality is that many residents of high-rise buildings may not be able to get to the designated air-raid shelters quickly within three minutes,' a second security official said, adding the government is working to get citizens to learn 'alternative' ways to protect themselves. Civil defense drills including rehearsals on setting up emergency supply stations will be held across the island alongside Taiwan's main annual 'Han Kuang' military exercises in July, which will last for an unprecedented 10 days, the two officials said. Taiwan has been preparing air-raid shelters across the island, including in subway stations and shopping malls, after Russia's invasion of Ukraine raised new fears about a Chinese invasion. The capital of Taipei alone has more than 4,600 such shelters that can accommodate some 12 million people, more than four times its population. China views separately governed Taiwan as its own territory and has ramped up its military pressure over the past five years, including staging half a dozen rounds of war games. Taiwan's government rejects Beijing's sovereignty claims.
Bloomberg
18-06-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
India's Top Developer Newest $1.3 Billion Luxury Project Sells Out in One Week
Follow Bloomberg India on WhatsApp for exclusive content and analysis on what billionaires, businesses and markets are doing. Sign up here. India's biggest real estate developer sold luxury residences worth about 110 billion rupees ($1.3 billion) at a new highrise project near capital New Delhi, as demand for lavish homes shows no sign of abating.
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Downtown's latest high-rise just staged a groundbreaking. But what's going on across the street?
Downtown Milwaukee's latest apartment high-rise just staged its groundbreaking ceremony − but the bigger question is: what's happening with a separate site just across the street? a 31-story, 378-unit tower, is being developed by Madison-based Neutral at 1005 N. Edison St., overlooking the Milwaukee River. Neutral also has conceptual plans to develop high-rises with apartments, hotel rooms, offices and other uses at the Marcus Performing Arts Center parking garage, 1001 N. Water St. − just east of The Edison. Mayor Cavalier Johnson's Department of City Development in July proposed a one-year exclusive right to negotiate a sale of the city-owned Marcus site to Neutral. That would give the firm time to refine its plans, including financing. But that negotiation right has yet to be reviewed by the Common Council − which also would review a proposed site sale. Alderman Robert Bauman, whose district includes downtown, is skeptical about Neutral's plans. The Marcus site proposal was on people's minds at June 16 groundbreaking ceremony. Neutral CEO Nate Helbach said the Edison would be North America's tallest mass timber high-rise. That environmentally sustainable construction technique uses layers of wood pressed together to create columns, beams and other building frame components. Helbach told ceremony attendees that maybe Neutral will win the distinction of building the world's tallest mass timber building "with the project across the street." Helbach and Daniel Glaessl, Neutral partner and chief product officer, both praised Department of City Development staff. "Love to work with you guys," Glaessl said. "I hope we can work together for many years to come." Bauman praised Neutral, saying plans for The Edison grew several times from when the proposal's first version was introduced in 2021. But Bauman said after the ceremony his concerns remain about Neutral's Marcus site plans. They include the fact the city's request for proposals drew just three responses, and questions about the feasibility of Neutral's plans as two east side apartment tower plans remain on hold. Another concern, Bauman said, is Neutral's plan to do the project in phases. He said that could result in a relatively small project component built while the rest of the 2.5-acre site remains undeveloped for years. Development Commissioner Lafayette Crump has said the department would use the proposed year-long negotiation period to conduct a more extensive feasibility study. Helbach told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel he's continues to have talks with city staff about the Marcus site. He said he's had minimal conversations with Bauman because of his focus on the Edison − but plans to reengage with him soon. Helbach also hopes The Edison's construction will "build some assurances" about Neutral's ability to do the larger Marcus site development. Meanwhile, Bauman wants the Department of City Development issues a new request for proposals for the Marcus site. Asked what Helbach could say to make his case for Neutral's plans, Bauman replied, "I don't know. But I'm all ears." The $133 million Edison's first apartments are to completed by spring 2027, with the remaining units finished by summer 2027. Tom Daykin can be emailed at tdaykin@ and followed on Instagram, Bluesky, X and article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: A downtown high-rise breaks ground. Next door project plan is in limbo Sign in to access your portfolio
Khaleej Times
13-06-2025
- General
- Khaleej Times
Dubai: Fire breaks out at high-rise building in Marina, eyewitnesses say
A fire broke out from the upper floor of a high-rise residential and commercial tower in Dubai Marina on Friday night, eyewitnesses confirmed to Khaleej Times. 'The fire happened past 9.30pm,' said a resident of Marina Pinnacle that caught fire. 'I woke up from my sleep after smelling pungent smoke coming into my room. I heard my housemates calling me and we hurriedly went down the building in our pajamas,' added the resident who lives on the 49th floor. 'When we went down, we saw thick smoke coming from the upper level, possibly around the 60th or more floor,' she added. Several fire trucks and ambulances were immediately deployed to the area. Firefighters were still putting out the blaze at 77-storey building almost one hour after it started, another resident added.
