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One more old apartment gets elevator
One more old apartment building in Changning has had an elevator installed for those unable to take the stairs due to mobility issues, old age, and heavy loads.
An elevator shaft is seen outside the building 26 at 1115 Hongqiao Road.
People who live on the second floor or above in the building 26 at 1115 Hongqiao Road are no longer worrying about climbing stairs and glad to take elevator rides up and down.
All the residents in the building reached consensus to build the elevator. Each elevator costs nearly 800,000 yuan (US$124,000).Government offers a subsidy of up to 40 percent of the elevator cost and the rest covered by the residents. People who live higher pay more and for those who live on the first floor are free from the expense.
At the same time, government also streamlines the approval procedure for the application of installation. Previously 46 stamps from different government agencies were reportedly required but now it only involves 15 stamps.
More than one third of Changning residents are aged above 60. So, installing elevators in old residential buildings is increasingly important.
Two old apartment buildings in Changning have had elevators installed while 13 others are with the installation underway.
Changning authorities have also approved to set up 11 more elevators for old apartment buildings so as to benefit more people.
Residents who live in the building 26 are happy for a ride.
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Let’s begin our journey to explore Yuyuan Road
Fourteen students and teachers from Peter Guo-hua Fu School of Architecture McGill University were invited to Shanghai to join the team of KFS Architects Inc to participate in the urban renewal project of Yuyuan Road.
“Building together, sharing together and rich together” is the purpose of the Global Studio Shanghai station of McGill University Peter Guo-hua Fu School of Architecture to remould the century-old Yuyuan road.
During the two-week event running through Wednesday, the students and teachers of McGill University attended a forum on the urban renewal and rehabilitation of Yuyuan Road.
They communicated with officials from Changning government and relevant departments, cultural experts, financial advisers, local residents, developers and the media.
Martin Bressani, dean and professor of Peter Guo-hua Fu School of Architecture McGill University, thought “Yuyuan Road is a small concentration of charming neighborhood in Shanghai and the essence of its history.”
Bressani believed that Shanghai was also the most prosperous city in China, and Yuyuan Road was the epitome of Shanghai’s centuries-old history. The historical architecture brought not only the historical precipitate, but also the living traces of the inhabitants, linking the city’s past and future.
“Our students are very excited to be able to participate in the Shanghai urban renewal project and hope to have a dialogue with such historical architectures and turn the design dream into a beautiful reality,” said Bressani.
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Health workers donate blood
Doctors and nurses in Changning donated their blood ahead of the World Blood Donor Day which falls on June 14.
Nearly 200 health professionals donated 40,000 cc of blood last Tuesday. “A bag of blood can save a life. It is also everyone’s obligation,” said Fang Dan, head nurse in operation room of Tongren Hospital.
“I’m a nurse in operation room and know what blood means to a patient with massive bleeding,” Fang added.
Li Chen, an attending physician from Shanghai Xinshijie Eye Hospital, said he would continue to donate blood in the future when his physical condition is permitted.
“We are facing a blood shortage and with the obligation and responsibility to do so,” Li said.
There is always a blood shortage in summer and health workers in Changning donate blood in June every year as a routine and set an example to encourage more people to join them, according to Changning Health and Family Planning Commission.
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Cash reward for AI businesses
Changning government will provide each qualified artificial intelligence firm up to 1.5 million yuan of rental subsidy every year for at most three consecutive years to boost the development of the industry.
The district will also offer up to 5 million yuan for each AI project funded at national or city-level and establish a special fund for AI industry.
During the three-day 2018 AI+ New Business Summit last week, leading scientists and entrepreneurs deeply discussed the changes in human life by artificial intelligence amid the combination of a cutting-edge research and development and business.
The 2018 AI-Win competition debuted at the summit also. Contests in fields of human-computer interaction services, AI medical, driverless and intelligent robots will be carried out until next month. The finals will be held in August and the award ceremony in September.
It is also the first time that Changning issued its preferential policies to support the development of artificial intelligence.
A cluster of artificial intelligence research and developments are expected to be built in the east of the district. AI startups, applications and demonstrations will get together in central Changning where unmanned convenience stores, smart home appliance stores and a fresh produce market will also be built.
In the west of the district tech giants are investing in AI technology to power the next generation of aviation.
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Paper tearing debuts China Skills
Paper tearing of Xinjing Town debuted at the China Skills Competition 2018 which kicked off at the National Exhibition and Convention Center. As one of the Shanghai intangible cultural heritage conservation projects, the traditional skill has become a cultural icon of Changning.
Paper tearing works are demonstrated at the scene of the China Skills Competition 2018.
One of the folk arts originated from Xinjing Town, it was demonstrated through video, framed works and books as well as a live performance at the scene. Paper tearing master Hua Xingfu interacted with visitors to promote the traditional art form.
Hua Xingfu (center) displays a paper tearing work jointly made by him and the students.
The four-day China Skills Competition 2018 (Shanghai) from last Tuesday served as the National Selection Competition for the 45th WorldSkills Competition to be held in 2019 in Kazan, Russia.
The second part of the China Skills Competition 2018 will be held in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, from Thursday to June 28.
Around 900 contestants from 46 delegations throughout the country took part in the Shanghai leg to compete in 34 contests including automobile technology, carpentry and mechatronics.
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Editor | Li Xinran Shanghai Daily
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