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Image courtesy fieldoperations.net
James Corner, principal and founder of James Corner Field Operations, the High Line project lead, will lecture on his recent and current works at the Cooper Union on Wednesday, December 9th.
In addition to the High Line, Corner’s work with Field Operations includes the current transformation of the 2,200-acre landfill site Fresh Kills on [...]
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For someone who lives in Bayside, Queens, it’s quite the feat to become one of our “High Line Regulars” – folks that come to enjoy the park on a regular basis, or in Clifton’s case, nearly every single day! Huddled together in the Chelsea Market Passage on a breezy fall day, Clifton and I became [...]
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Now through December 11th in the Chelsea Market Passage, you’ll find Organicoa–organic, sustainably-grown, pure hot cocoa.
Founders Matthew Pek and Brett Nidel created Organicoa especially for the High Line. Each cup of Organicoa’s hot cocoa is crafted with Dagoba cocoa beans (which are sourced through sustainable cacao farms), organic vegan cane sugar, and locally sourced organic [...]
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On Friday the thirteenth, a group of planners, transportation experts, sociologists, and techies joined together for an intimate dialogue hosted by The Open Planning Project (TOPP) and the Regional Planning Association (RPA). Perched on top of 148 Lafayette, we gathered to discuss “New Technology for Participatory Planning”. A series of “lightning talks” revolved around the [...]
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The City of Vancouver could potentially redevelop its twin viaducts, Georgia and Dunsmuir, as public open space, according to a recent article in Vancouver’s Georgia Straight. Former Vision Vancouver councilor Jim Green imagines these two overpasses as Canada’s first “High Line-style promenades.” However, others at the City are pushing for the viaducts to be torn [...]
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Here’s a nice one for the High Line’s trophy case. Co-Founders Joshua David and Robert Hammond, along with architect Charles Renfro of Diller Scofidio + Renfro, were honored with inclusion in Out Magazine’s annual Out 100, joining the likes of Pedro Almodovar, Wanda Sykes and Tony Kushner, among others.
The honorees were photographed by Jason Bell [...]
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Yesterday, the High Line staff celebrated Thanksgiving early with a farewell potluck in honor of our seasonal staff (a sample of the myriad of delicious dishes is pictured above). High Line gardeners Au’brey Gill, Meg Graham, and Maryanne Stubbs will part from us during the dormant winter months.
Their hard work and green thumbs helped make [...]
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We need your help at City Hall on Monday, November 23, as the City Council’s Zoning Subcommittee holds a final public hearing on the rezoning of the Western Rail Yards.
City Council Hearing on Western Rail Yards
Monday, November 23, 9:30 AM
City Hall, 260 Broadway, Council Chamber
(Please note the location change)
Subway: A, C, E, to Chambers; 1,2, [...]
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The new 14th Street elevator is now open (and beautiful). Next time you visit the High Line, give it a try–you’ll be transported from street level to High Line level by way of a vivid yellow-green car. It’s just to the West of the High Line stairs on 14th Street.
Another elevator is located at 16th [...]
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[Video by Adam Kaufman]
Ever wonder who’s up on the High Line weeding, watering, collecting garbage, sweeping, and generally making sure the park is a great place to be?
Meet gardener Andi Lawton and custodian Jose Casanova, part of the High Line’s stellar maintenance and operations team. In this new video, Andi and [...]
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