Chapter One: He Adored the High Line

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Katie Lorah

In one of the greatest movie openings of all time, Woody Allen’s Manhattan features shots of his noble but down-at-the-heels city unfolding to the swooping score of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, and Allen’s own signature writerly futzing.
The whole thing is worth watching, of course, but pay special attention to seconds 22 through [...]

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Crain’s: MTA Should Pick Most Financially Sound Developer

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Katie Lorah

Unsurprisingly in the wake of the subprime crisis and general market shakiness, much of the Rail Yards dialogue has turned away from design and towards financials.
Of course, guessing is a bit tough, given the MTA’s refusal to make the financial bids public (which the HYCAC called for as part of its summary of top [...]

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Volunteering for Friends of the High Line: Tons ‘O Fun

Posted on February 20, 2008 by meredithatthehighline

Working with our volunteers is one of my favorite parts of my job.  Friends of the High Line has about 115 active volunteers, all of them dynamic individuals who care about the future of New York City.

Last month, we held a volunteer orientation for current and prospective volunteers at the General Theological Seminary in Chelsea.  [...]

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