The high line, an innovative promenade created on a disused elevated railway in manhattan, is one of the worlds most iconic new urban landmarks. One of the most successful development initiatives undertaken in new york city in the last decade has been a horizontal, rather than a vertical, project. As one of the latest elevated railways or els constructed in new york city. The high line reveals a lot about new york city history. Times square and empire state building are notable landmarks, and the areas natural beauty can be seen at the high line park and washington square park. The inside story of new york city s park in the sky by joshua david, robert hammond isbn. On the high line book table of contents highline nyc. Constructed 30 feet above the ground, it avoided dangerous street crossings, and routed between 10th and 11th streets in its more northern sections the railway avoided. Since opening to the public in 2009, the high line has rapidly become one of new york citys most popular and beloved attractions. Certificate of fitness for fire life and safety director.
Photographer david goodman is covering all aspects of new yorks most fabulous park the place, the seasons,the plantings, the art installations, the events,the activities, and most. The high line is a unique elevated celebration of nature and the city and this book shows all aspects of this brilliant project captured in spectacular photographs. This information will provide the context necessary for examining the groups status as a communityoriented organization within the urban planning structure of new york city. The book for design enthusiasts including architects, landscape designers and urban plannersas well as for generalinterest lovers of new york city, culture, art, gardens, and city life. Because just like the imac g3 and the iphone, the high line when it opened in 2009 was not technically anything new.
It is not just for architects anyone who is fascinated by the high line would appreciate this. The lighthouse improved navigation on the hudson until it was officially decommissioned in 1947. Download the high line in pdf and epub formats for free. The book is great and a worthy document of the quirky aspects of the park. The high line book also available for read online, mobi, docx and mobile and kindle reading. So many accidents occur between freight trains and street. I say quirky because the park has a lot of variety to it and is just that side of the traditional rail to trail park development model. The following history is from friends of the highline, an activist group founded by joshua david and robert hammond to advocate for the high lines preservation and reuse as public open space. Location of high line elevated park on the map of new york. We include tips on planning your visit, as well as where to eat in the area, what tours are available and more. Exploring americas most original urban park revised edition. The final stretch of new yorks high line opened on saturday, completing a 15year project that has transformed the once derelict overhead railway into an urban park starting at.
New york high line park walking tour 2020 new york city. High line elevated nyc park rail trail trail conference. Phaidons bestselling the high line was the first book to document the creative process behind this remarkable architectural achievement comprehensively from concept to completion. This book is the record of a bright and in fact heroic part of new york citys history. The high line is an elevated freight rail line transformed into a public park on manhattans west side.
Detailed, obsessive, quirky, compelling, and beautiful, the book captures the essence of the high line. It covers the history of the construction and design of this park on nyc s west side. The high line effect density and development come in many forms not all of them tall. The high line provides beautiful and unique views of new york city and new jersey. High line park is a revitalized piece of nyc s past, a public park built on a freight rail line elevated above the streets of manhattans meatpacking district. Miller, public garden designer, the conservatory garden nyc and author of parks, plants and people. High line map and visitor guide this post is a visitors guide to the high line, an innovative city park built on an abandoned elevated freight rail line in chelsea. A second part of the paper will explore the high line project in. High line programs are supported, in part, with public funds from the new york city council, under the leadership of speaker corey johnson. A finalist for the 2014 digital book awards, the on the high line app offered a dynamic, interactive way to experience the high line.
No, the high line isnt a tightrope high above new york city. The inside story of new york citys park in the sky. Manhattan waterfront greenway map little red lighthouse built in 1880, the little red lighthouse is listed on the national register of historic places. Founded in 1999 by community residents, friends of the high line fought for the high lines. Today, on the west side of manhattan, we have an opportunity to.
In the city center, the standard high line is in new yorks greenwich village neighborhood, an area with good shopping. We are in the process of creating a big coffee table picture book on the high line. The high line is a public park built on a historic freight rail line elevated above the streets on manhattans west side. As mayor of the city of new york, i look forward to working with friends of the high line and other interested. If you have a great imagination, you could maybe see it. While in nyc i purchased this book to learn about the development and history of the high line project. High line map and self guided tour free tours by foot. Meatpacking district boutique hotels the standard, high.
Final stretch of new yorks high line complete travel. The railroad, originally on the ground level was responsible for many accidents, so much so that it was known as death avenue. Urban simulation and the high line graduate school of design. James theatre for a night out, and dont miss chelsea piers, a top local attraction.
This book is the record of a bright and in fact heroic part of new york city s history. It is owned by the city of new york, and maintained and operated by friends of the high line. The high line hotel this neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in culture, architecture and museums check location 180 tenth avenue, chelsea, new york, ny 10011, united states of america this neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in culture, architecture and museums check location excellent location show map. The high lines design is a collaboration between james corner field operations, diller. Try searching on jstor for other items related to this book. It is a heavy, beautifullycovered book with so much interesting history and images about the new york phenomenon known as the high line. The high line is a public park built on top of an old railroad tracks in manhattan. It runs from gansevoort street in the meatpacking district to west 34th street. Click each image to enlarge and read the contents of on the high line. New yorks success was in expertly refining an existing concept. The blueprint video from nycmedia about the transformation of the high line in nyc s chelsea and a history of the high line since it was constructed in 1934. Rising above a former elevated train line that has become downtowns favorite public park, the standard, high line is located in new york citys meatpacking district.
The high line has been redesigned and planted as an aerial greenway and railstotrails park. The high line is an outofuse elevated rail structure that runs along manhattans far west. High line map for sightseeing around the park time out. Photographer david goodman is covering all aspects of new york s most fabulous park the place, the seasons,the plantings, the art installations, the events,the activities, and most importantly, the spirit of new york s amazing park in the sky. Students can enroll in high school anytime during the year by contacting a family welcome center. Before the high line in 1847, the city of new york authorized the streetlevel railroad tracks. In the spring, they will get a high school offer, as well as information about any programs where theyve been waitlisted. The city of new york authorizes streetlevel railroad tracks down manhattans west side. The ultimate guide to the high line fodors travel guide. The app has not been updated, so is no longer available for download. It is a great stroll from west side 35th street to chelsea. The high line new york city 2020 all you need to know. New york city and how its implementation might have been aided or hindered should urban. In reality, the high line is a park built above the ground, on what was once the new york central railroad.
When the suns out, theres nothing quite like taking a walk on the high line. Find out where it is and what the closest landmarks are on our interactive map. High line new york city aktuelle 2020 lohnt es sich. Bring your cameras you that you can take photos of these amazing views. In general, any building classified as a highrise office building, hotel or buildings that have voluntarily installed fire alarm systems with twoway voice communication systems must have a fire life and safety director on premises during regular business hours. Trust for public space, with friends of the high line. Every one of the 338 rooms feature a full wall of floortoceiling windows with sweeping views of manhattan andor the mighty hudson river. With our comprehensive high line map you wont miss any nyc attractions, historic landmarks, places to eat or places to just relax.
The high line and equity in adaptive reuse citylab. Looking back at the history of the high line in nyc, new. Saved from demolition by neighborhood residents and the city of new york, the high line opened in 2009 as a hybrid public space where visitors experience nature, art, and design. Princetonwas elected speaker of the new york city council david and hammond. Pdf this paper investigates the growing inequality of public spaces in. The future of the high line 178 distinguishing digital architecture edited by yotung liu. Friends of the high line raises nearly 100% of the high line s annual budget. A second part of the paper will explore the high line project in new york city and how its implementation might have been aided or hindered should urban simulation technology have been in use. Since opening to the public in 2009, the high line has rapidly become one of new york city s most popular and beloved attractions. In so doing, the book also considers the high lines rela tion to public space. Nyc s elevated park is certainly one of more popular new york attractions everyone needs to check off their list.
I also read and critically analyzed the book high line. The standard, high line new york this neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in food, restaurants and culture check location 848 washington street, greenwich village, new york, ny 10014, united states of america this neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in food, restaurants and culture check location excellent location show map subway access. It also argued that a novel park about three stories above ground would attract some. A third section is under construction for the park by the hudson, and unlike the first two, it will have rusted rail tracks overgrown with flora. The battery located at the southern tip of manhattan, the battery offers waterview gardens and. The story of the struggle, against very long odds, by two young men to create the high line is a story of perseverance, determination and courage, and the photographs which accompany it show the brilliance of their achievement. In 2016, seven years after it opened, nearly 8 million bodies would flock to the high linethats more visitors than to any other destination in new york city. Apply to high school during the fall of your childs eighth or firsttime ninth grade year. The inside story of new york citys park in the sky book description high line. Exploring americas most original urban park revised edition lafarge, annik, darke, rick on. High line elevated nyc parkrail trail from 1934 to 1980 an elevated rail line, now called the high line, connected the rail yards of midtown manhattan to an industrial district along the lower west side of manhattan. Hear the story behind new york citys park in the sky from a guide who offers an insiders perspective on its history, design, and landscape. Referred to as the high line, it is a unique ribbon of parkland and civic amenities winding through the city, built on a refurbished, elevated rail line dating from the 1930s that had long been.
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