High Line Part 1

This week’s newspapers carried the welcome news that construction on the final section of the High Line has begun.  It will cost $90 million to construct and will open in 2014. 

So this seemed like a good time to share some photos from part one.  Part one runs from Gansevoort Street to 20^th Street.  It opened in 2009 and it was an immediate hit. 

It brought green to an area of the city that previously had none and provides a unique perspective for viewing the surrounding area. 

The park weaves around the old railroad tracks and between various buildings taking advantage of whatever space was available when building started in 2006. 

At various points, buildings, like this hotel, straddle it too. 

It gives the park a very organic feel. 

Part one also has some terrific views of the Statue of Liberty

and The Empire State Building. 

While further south it has lovely river views and tables and chairs for lunch breaks.  There are some vendors nearby but of course the big draw is Chelsea Markets just below on 15^th Street.

These lounge chairs are fan favorites and rarely found empty.

All in all, it’s a great park, well worth a visit. 

Ciao
PJ

© 2012 PJ Lehrer