Manhattan's High Line

The High Line is a 1.5-mile-long elevated freight railway line that runs from West 34 Street south to the Meatpacking District on Manhattan's far West Side.

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April 29, 2003, 2:00 PM PDT

By Chris Steins @planetizen

"Three jurors, the competition coordinator, and Friends of the High Line co-founders offer their thoughts about -- and hopes for -- one of Manhattan's most unique urban environments... Built in the 1930's, it has been unused since 1980 -- and under constant threat of demolition. Friends of the High Line (FHL), a non-profit coalition of local residents, businesses, and civic groups established in 1999, is dedicated to not only preserving the structure, but also to transforming it into a grand public promenade."

Thanks to Chris Steins

FULL STORY: Designing the High Line: Competition Insights

Wednesday, April 23, 2003 in ArchNewsNow.com

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