The reason why it is called “shared” elevator is because the installation cost of this elevator is exempted from financial subsidies, all of which come from the public parking fee income of the community. Each household only needs to pay the elevator operation fee of 10 yuan per month.

Built in 2000, Shangshu Community is a demolition and resettlement community with original demolition and original construction. There are 230 households, of which 60% are elderly people over 60 years old. At the beginning of 2005, after the property company withdrew from management for some reason, seven households with an average age of over 65 years old spontaneously formed the industry committee.

Last year, Ningbo City issued the “Implementation Opinions on Promoting the Installation of Elevators in Existing Multi-Storey Buildings (Trial)”, which allowed residents to rekindle the hope of installing elevators. The elevator was started in December last year and started in May this year, and then it took only 10 months before and after the official operation. In other districts, 12 elevators are shared by one elevator, and the elevator in the community is to be shared by more than 200 households. Therefore, the community selected the elevator with the largest specification and a load of 1000 kg.

To install an elevator, we must first solve the funding problem. It is reported that the total cost of installing this elevator is 350,000 yuan. According to the elevator subsidy policy of Ningbo City, it can enjoy a government subsidy of 200,000 yuan. Where is the remaining 150,000 yuan? After discussion by the industry committee and consultation with residents, it was decided to use the parking fee collected by the industry committee to supplement it. The parking space in the Drum Tower is very tight. Relying on the meager income of the parking lot, it took more than 10 years to have a balance. In ordinary times, the roads and walls of the community were tinkered, and the money was also spent. Now, this cost is actually used by the residents. As for the daily operation cost of the elevator, the industry committee has calculated that each household will contribute 10 yuan per month, that is, 120 yuan per year, and the elevator can be used by the card. After the two-year maintenance period of the elevator, the future elevator maintenance costs will also be borne by the residents. “After consultation, 95% of the residents in the community agree with this plan to ensure that the elevator can be installed and used smoothly.