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Skyspire concept touted for New Orleans World Trade Center redevelopment
Skyspire concept touted for New Orleans World Trade Center redevelopment
13 MAR 2015
BY TOM ANSTEY
Read More: http://am2.jobs/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314620
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Ride manufacturer US Thrill Rides has unveiled new designs for a 320ft (98m) observation tower and vertical gondola ride – known as a Skyspire – to come up next to New Orleans’ World Trade Center building as part of a proposed site redevelopment.
The concept from US Thrill Rides – which also designed the upcoming Skyscraper vertical rollercoaster in Orlando, Florida – is a gondola ride built into the shape of a double helix, providing 360º views of the surrounding. The patented concept is the only 360º lift system in the world. --- The observation tower would also feature a restaurant as well as the observation deck, in addition to a planned interactive experience that would provide visitors with a panoramic virtual reality tour of New Orleans throughout history.
The ‘Skyspire’ concept can be anywhere between 200ft (61m) and 1,000ft (305m) tall and offers capacity of 1,500+ people every hour on 4-12 climate controlled gondolas. US Thrill Rides’ president, Michael Kitchen, spoke to AM2 about the development – called Tricentennial Tower – which the company thinks can become as iconic as the likes of the London Eye and Seattle’s Space Needle.
“US Thrill Rides is very excited to participate in this potential Riverfront revitalisation project,” said Kitchen. “New Orleans is currently in a redevelopment renaissance and we believe the Tricentennial Tower will be a spectacular addition to the city. “Visitors can expect breathtaking views of the city, Riverfront, French Quarter and the Mississippi River, along with a guided 360 degree Virtual Experience through the rich cultural history of New Orleans."
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