2024-02-09 10:10:47
Just imagine what it would be like if the entire city lived as a joint family in a huge luxury apartment. Yes, the town of Whittier, Alaska has taken community living to the next level. The 14-storey Begich Tower is considered to be the tallest residential building in the world.
Here you can buy groceries. Go to the post office. You can chat with your friend while doing laundry. But none of these require you to leave the building.
The building is situated between snow capped mountains and glaciers. Approximately 273 people live in it. You shouldn’t think of this as an average apartment in any other city. You can get all the things you need on the first floor of this building. Grocery store, police station, post office are all inside the building.
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While many Whittier residents find it convenient to have everything they need in one place, some worry about how long they’ll have to be stuck looking at the same people within their four walls.
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Here’s what you need to know about Whittier School. Since the whole city is covered in snow in winter, they themselves have built a tunnel to facilitate easy access to school.
Built in 1956, the building initially served as a military barracks. It was only after the guns became redundant that they were converted into habitable flats. Now everyone is living happily under one umbrella like penguins living in snowy regions.
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Most residents of Whittier Alaska work at the nearby port. Don’t think that the port is a long way away. The port is located a stone’s throw away from their residence. There are many fitness centers and various cafes near the residence for people’s convenience.
Due to which the people here have easy access to all the materials and the cost of fire is also reduced. Of course, since it is a region with frequent blizzards and sleet, it is not possible to start a fire so quickly. That is why they consider fire as a valuable asset.
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- First Published : February 9, 2024, 3:40 pm IST
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