The High Line
Oct 19, 2009, 4:54 pm
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Oct 20, 2009, 6:49 am
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That's my current office building in the picture, it would be nice to have an entrance to the park right outside it. Make for nice summer and fall lunch strolls.
Of course, by the time they get around to finishing that part we will probably have decided to move to the other side of town or something.
Of course, by the time they get around to finishing that part we will probably have decided to move to the other side of town or something.
Oct 20, 2009, 9:19 am
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I agree completely. On the last point, I know a large commercial property owner who spent a ton of money fighting the High Line; they are thrilled that they lost!
Oct 20, 2009, 11:03 am
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We went to see it late last summer and thought it was great. Interesting architecture/landscaping, lots of good photo ops. Was definitely still crowded, though, so I'd love to see it extended.
Oct 20, 2009, 11:13 am
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A visit to this new park is very high on my list of things to do for my visit in a few weeks. I am enjoying getting to learn more and more about all the great things NYC has to offer! ^
Oct 20, 2009, 1:22 pm
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As to property values, I am hearing that fewer people are interested in living in apartments overlooking the noise and gawkers of that area.
I don't know who you know. What I do know is that the overwhelming majority of business owners in the area objected to the formation of a BID.
Oct 20, 2009, 2:10 pm
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The High Line has been an overwhelming success. And even people from Brooklyn are allowed to come into the City and enjoy it!
Oct 20, 2009, 2:14 pm
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So I guess by that logic, the city should abandon all redevelopment and preservation efforts unless it can find one that crosses all five boroughs.
The High Line has been an overwhelming success. And even people from Brooklyn are allowed to come into the City and enjoy it!
The High Line has been an overwhelming success. And even people from Brooklyn are allowed to come into the City and enjoy it!
Oct 20, 2009, 3:37 pm
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Developments that make the city more attractive benefit the entire city, not just the folks who live right there.
Who is it bad for?
Oct 21, 2009, 9:53 am
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The High Line is a wonderful project worthy of the City's support. Is it good for everyone? Well, it's probably not good for the companies that would have been hired to tear it down, had that plan come to pass. And I'm sure there are others who would prefer that the crowds stay away from their neighborhood. (Although it's hard to have sypmathy for someone who moves to the Meatpacking District and then complains about crowds. Of course, they always can sell and benefit from the increase in property values that I suspect has resulted from the High Line's success.)
In general, there is widespread belief that the High Line development has been a good thing (in fact, a very good thing), a few complainers notwithstanding (and you know who you are!).
Oct 30, 2009, 10:38 am
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There is a ridiclous line out here this afternoon. Access is only being permitted at Gansevoort (or 16 for elevator) and the line at Gansevoort is a couple hundred people long. I'd avoid this on weekends for a while until the novelty wears off or gethere VERY early to avoid the crowds.
There is a ridiclous line out here this afternoon. Access is only being permitted at Gansevoort (or 16 for elevator) and the line at Gansevoort is a couple hundred people long. I'd avoid this on weekends for a while until the novelty wears off or gethere VERY early to avoid the crowds.
My wife and I intend to visit on November 13 or 14.
Oct 30, 2009, 10:46 am
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Live webcam of it (well of the hotel everybody likes to watch the naked people at their windows at). The highline is the grassy area middle right of the screen with the path in it. It's currently pretty empty, and it's a bright sunny day out there.
http://www.standardhotels.com/new-york-city/webcam/
http://www.standardhotels.com/new-york-city/webcam/
Oct 30, 2009, 11:16 am
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Live webcam of it (well of the hotel everybody likes to watch the naked people at their windows at). The highline is the grassy area middle right of the screen with the path in it. It's currently pretty empty, and it's a bright sunny day out there.
http://www.standardhotels.com/new-york-city/webcam/
http://www.standardhotels.com/new-york-city/webcam/
Oct 31, 2009, 6:15 am
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Oct 31, 2009, 7:54 am
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