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This is the first day of actually having the P-ROC installed, the PC and DMoS software, play testing. Sorry about the angle, but its the only way I could get the playfield and DMD on screen.

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SC stays demolition of 2 Supertech towers in Noida
In a relief to Supertech, the Supreme Court on Monday stayed the demolition order of two buildings in an apartment in Noida #39;s Sector 93 A saying the status quo must be maintained in the case....

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Neighbors who were able to halt the demolition of a 112-year-old home in NW Portland may soon see the house on the corner of 24th Avenue and Quimby Street bulldozed.

Residents in NW Portland said they dont want to see a historic home in their neighborhood replaced with seven row houses, going so far as to make a deal with the developer and find a buyer.

However, neighbors said despite their efforts, demolition on the old Goldsmith house resumed on Saturday.

Two weeks ago, the Northwest District Association (NWDA) pointed out to the city that they were not properly notified when the permit was issued.

City officials admitted there was an error in the notification process, and the Bureau of Development Services ordered a stop-work order on the demolition. NWDA said that order was rescinded this weekend and demolition has begun again.

We think the whole process is disingenuous to the neighborhood. Both from the city and the developer were being yanked back and forth. We thought we had an arrangement with the developer where we would have another option for this historic house and they seem to have taken that away from us, said NWDA Board President Phil Selinger.

The developer told KOIN 6s media partners at the Portland Tribune he may have sued the city if the demolition permit, which was issued on April 9 and blocked nine days later, was not eventually approved.

Commissioner Amanda Fritz provided the following written statement in regards to the continuation of the demolition:

On the advice of the city attorney, I decided that allowing this demolition to continue is the most prudent course of action. I appreciate NWDA members bringing to my attention the issues with the past administration of Title 24 with regard to demolitions. Your actions have changed the interpretation of the Code from April 30 onward, and this may lead to other homes being saved.

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A nearly century-old cluster of tall fuel tanks are coming down at the former Navy Base in North Charleston.

Demolition of the massive metal, concrete and brick structures starts this week, one of the largest developments in the plans to redevelop the shuttered base and transform part of it into the new intermodal rail yard.

"The tank demolition is something that needs to occur and it shows some progression with respect of the redevelopment of that tract of property," said Jeff McWhorter, president and CEO of Palmetto Railways.

"They're somewhat iconic because they've been around since the '20s and '30s, but it will go a long way in cleaning up of the old Navy base."

Palmetto Railways, a division of the S.C. Department of Commerce, plans to construct a 90-acre yard, known as the Navy Base Intermodal Facility. The $180 million project will allow shipping containers to be transferred between trucks and trains. The project coincides with the State Ports Authority's plans to build a new container port nearby. Both projects are anticipated to be completed by 2018.

The eight tanks at the Navy base were used to store fuel and water, but have not been used in decades, officials said.

One tank on the base was the scene of a fire in October 1985.

George W. Cherry, 29, a flying instructor who was wanted for military desertion and for the murder of his wife, died when the twin-engine plane he was flying crashed into the side of an empty fuel tank. Officials have said that damaged tank was later demolished.

The demolition of the eight tanks on the property will take up to three months and include equipment like an excavator with a metal sheer cutter, according to Tarek Ravenel.

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By Carla CastanoUpdated: Sunday, May 4, 2014, 10:35 pmPublished: Sunday, May 4, 2014, 5:06 pm

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN 6) Neighbors who were able to halt the demolition of a 112-year-old home in NW Portland may soon see the house on the corner of 24th Avenue and Quimby Street bulldozed.

Residents in NW Portland said they dont want to see a historic home in their neighborhood replaced with seven row houses, going so far as to make a deal with the developer and find a buyer.

However, neighbors said despite their efforts, demolition on the old Goldsmith house resumed on Saturday.

Two weeks ago, the Northwest District Association (NWDA) pointed out to the city that they were not properly notified when the permit was issued.

City officials admitted there was an error in the notification process, and the Bureau of Development Services ordered a stop-work order on the demolition. NWDA said that order was rescinded this weekend and demolition has begun again.

We think the whole process is disingenuous to the neighborhood. Both from the city and the developer were being yanked back and forth. We thought we had an arrangement with the developer where we would have another option for this historic house and they seem to have taken that away from us, said NWDA Board President Phil Selinger.

The developer told KOIN 6s media partners at the Portland Tribune he may have sued the city if the demolition permit, which was issued on April 9 and blocked nine days later, was not eventually approved.

Commissioner Amanda Fritz provided the following written statement in regards to the continuation of the demolition:

On the advice of the city attorney, I decided that allowing this demolition to continue is the most prudent course of action. I appreciate NWDA members bringing to my attention the issues with the past administration of Title 24 with regard to demolitions. Your actions have changed the interpretation of the Code from April 30 onward, and this may lead to other homes being saved.

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Expats who have been residing in the Malaz area of Riyadh for several years have expressed sadness over the ongoing demolition of an old building on Sitteen Street. The building was commonly referred to as Akaria One and was considered iconic. For me, the building had sentimental value, said Muhammad Baksh, a caretaker at a nearby building. After arriving in the Kingdom more than three decades ago, my friends and I would routinely visit the place at night for window shopping to pass time and ward off homesickness. The building used to have shops selling various products, a travel agency and a bank on the ground floor, while offices of different firms occupied the upper floors. The building had been hit by fire before the demolition began. Many expats used to visit the place during weekdays and in the afternoon on weekends, said Cenon Sagadal, an RCBC-Telemoney representative who has been working in the Saudi capital since 1988. It was popular back then. One reason for this is the fact that there were not many malls in the Saudi capital. The only mall existing at the time was the Akaria Mall along Olayah Street. Euromarche was too far for the residents of Malaz. The building is being demolished to make way for bigger and more modern skyscrapers, he said. Tenants had been given two years notice about the demolition. Tenants have moved out of the building in search of more spacious and accessible offices, he said. I had forecast that more offices and stores would follow suit at the time; I was not wrong, he said. A couple of years ago, the convenience store beside it also closed down. It was then that I knew that regular customers of this store would go somewhere else. Indeed, customers eventually began frequenting new and gleaming malls in various parts of the city, in addition to parks. The building will be gone, but its memory will be etched in my mind forever, he said. I routinely used to call my wife home from the pay phone in front of it before cellphones made their appearance. I used to visit stores and shops inside the building to see what I could send home through a door-to-door service before leaving on my annual vacation, said Boy Pacheco, the manager of a Filipino restaurant who has been in the Kingdom for the last 22 years. The travel agency and a local bank took a huge chunk of the ground floor, he said. In fact, it was known after the bank.

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Todays homes often do double-duty fitting the needs of multiple generations, a trend expected to continue in the design of tomorrows homes.

Be it recent college graduates or other adult children, the challenging economy has, in some cases, necessitated a return to the nest. And, whether to save money, be closer to grandchildren or avoid assisted living centers, elderly parents are also moving in with their grown children.

Whatever the reason, according to members of the Custom Builders Council of the Greater Houston Builders Association, many clients seek floor plans able to accommodate multiple generations. Fortunately, there are endless options available.

Chung Nguyen, founder and partner with MC2 Architects, was inspired to create a multigenerational home for his family after building one for a client.

Its not really a new concept, Nguyen said. We need to rethink this kind of house.

Taking a fresh approach, he combined two equal homes. Both houses become part of the whole, rather than having one thats more important than the other, he said, further recommending that homeowners consider plans that allow places for privacy and others for family gatherings.

There are several benefits to combining families, Nguyen said. My kids learn a lot from their grandparents. It also makes sense economically. You have a lot to gain.

Dewey Hennessee, co-owner of Matt Powers Custom Homes & Renovations, said over half of his recent projects have included multigenerational features.

Spending extra time during design pays off, he said. Our design process is very involved. We ask all kinds of questions, because we want to understand all of our buyers needs.

He suggests keeping a folder with design ideas.

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A plan to connect a proposed residential subdivision with existing housing developments in southern Clifton Park has sparked a debate about suburban planning.

Geoff Brooks of Heritage Custom Builders last year proposed 103 single-family homes for 70 acres on Grooms Road, just off the Northway's Exit 8A. The cluster-style development meets the town's zoning code and received conceptual approval from the Planning Board.

Dozens of neighbors are petitioning a part of the project that calls for two-way streets to connect the 103-home subdivision to the Carlson Farms subdivision to its south, Presidential Estates to the east and Jarose Place to the west. Some residents of the three-year-old Carlson Farms subdivision say they bought their properties thinking they would live on a cul-de-sac, or dead-end street with one entrance and exit. Sharing traffic would create safety issues, devalue homes and harm the area's quality of life, said Tom Neiss, a resident of Carlson Farm on Balsam Way.

"We don't feel there should be a cut-through," Neiss said. The road connection would encourage motorists seeking to get to the Northway to drive through the residential areas instead of using Moe and Grooms roads, as they do now, he said.

The Planning Board is still reviewing the project. Board Chairman Rocky Ferraro said the town's Comprehensive Plan favors interconnectivity of neighborhoods where possible. He said town plans for Carlson Farms made it clear that its road would be extended when the mostly vacant 70-acre field to the north was developed.

"It was never intended to be a cul-de-sac," Ferraro said. It's town policy to make internal road connections because they provide new routes for emergency vehicles to access homes and relieves congestion on main streets, he said.

About 70 persons, mostly residents of Carlson Farms, signed a petition opposing the street extension. Many have spoken at public meetings. Neiss said they understand the concept of connectivity, but "opening up" Carlson Farms would violate a town code that states "Local streets shall be so laid out that their use by through traffic will be discouraged."

Frustrated petitioners presented their signatures to town officials. "It just appears they are not listening to us," Neiss said. The project's opponents suggest constructing an emergency-access exit at Carlson Farms and an extension of a nature trail connecting developments in lieu of a road.

Ferraro works as executive director of the Capital District Regional Planning Commission. He said the board made modifications to Brooks' subdivision application in response to concerns, including keeping a center island on Balsam Way to discourage speeding. He encouraged prospective homeowners to conduct due diligence when shopping for a home.

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