Taipei City Completes 100th Subsidized Elevator Installation

Taipei City’s Urban Regeneration Office has announced the completion of its 100th subsidized elevator installation in older apartment buildings, International Community Radio Taipei reports. The subsidy program was launched in 2015 with the aim to extend the lifespan of older buildings and meet the needs of elderly residents and those with disabilities. The milestone project took place at the 30-year-old Futai Community, located in an alley off Section 5 of Zhongxiao East Road in Xinyi District. Additionally, the project was possible due to a number of first-floor residents who demolished part of their units to make space for the elevator. In 2024, Taipei relaxed application rules, allowing a simple majority of unit owners in single-building complexes to apply. With these changes, applications increased, with 19 cases submitted last year alone. Six other buildings in the area have also applied for similar subsidies.