Sunday, September 30, 2012

High Line Part 2


The second part of the High Line which runs from 20th Street to 30th Street opened in 2011. 


It has a very different feel than the first part.  I read a funny story in the paper that said that the designers of part one were surprised by the fact that many visitors wanted to sit and stay a while so they added additional seating to part two.  Clearly they were not New Yorkers.  New York apartments are small, so people are always looking for places to hang out outside on nice days.



Because the surrounding area was more built up than it was around the first section, there are several very narrow corridors. 


They took advantage of the opportunity and flanked a narrow walk with tall trees for a forest feel. 


But in other places you can literally look in the cool little balconies of people who live next door. 


Some of the new buildings going up have been deliberately posed close to the park so the owners can enjoy the park view. 


In one area where a bit more space was available they put in a small seating area for concerts. 


And a bit further north they even managed to fit in some lawn, which was immediately occupied by a variety of folks enjoying the day. 


This section also features some interesting art.  This piece, which I loved, was part sculpture, part bird feeder.  Very clever.


And last, but certainly least there are these talking water fountains that thank visitors for staying hydrated.  Very weird.


The final section includes a large open space so plans include a playground.  Photos available in 2014.  Check back then!

Ciao
PJ
 
© 2012 PJ Lehrer

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