Strolling along the west-side of Manhattan just keeps getting better and better. If you’re planning a trip to New York City, a visit to The High Line park is really a must. Hang out above the bustling streets, and enjoy the beautiful landscape and view from this amazing “park in the sky.”
Built on the site of a former “L” elevated railway, and running from West 14th to 20th Street, Stage 1 of The High Line opened in June of 2009 and fast became an oasis for harried folks in dire need of fresh greens and a new perspective. At 30 feet above the hustle and bustle, we were inspired to make this brief High Line video.
Cut to two years later…The greenway’s highly anticipated Second Stage of development from 20th Street to 30th will open to the public in May. Thanks in large part to Friends of The High Line, as well as the NYC Department of Economic Development, Section 2 will be unveiled officially with an Opening Spring Benefit on May 16, 2011. Cocktails, tour and dinner, tickets start at $1,000. With an area designated as the Chelsea Thicket, a wildlife field with perennials blooming every few weeks, a green lawn, seating benches from reclaimed lumber, as well as a crazy new “cut out” – a steel walkway rising 8 feet above the High Line level – Section 2 includes these sleek design features and more wows … at one point along the walkway you can see clear across the island, from the Hudson to the East River.
Ultimately, upon completion of Section 3, Manhattan’s High Line will continue northward to Hell’s Kitchen. (Hard) hats off to all who are making this greenway a reality. We love it. Especially in this down economy, it’s a testament to: the power of neighborhoods working together, NYC’s greening efforts, and an incredible transformation and utilization of a once abandoned, almost forgotten site.
Related: previously on altCon
high line park – nyc rises to the occasion (6.8.09)
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