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Walk (Around) the Line!

March 18, 2009
Author: 
Anonymous
Categories: 
Community
Events
historical imageHistorical image courtesy Jim Shaughnessy
 

March 31 at City Hall - Save the High Line at the Rail Yards, Get a Free T-Shirt!

March 17, 2009
Author: 
Anonymous
Categories: 
Rail Yards
railyards
Please note the new date: this hearing is now scheduled for Tuesday, March 31.

This City Council hearing is an important step in the public review process for the rail yards and, therefore, for the future of the High Line. It  will be a critical opportunity to show the City, State and developer how much public support there is for preserving the High Line at these sites.

The Council has been an ardent supporter of the High Line from the very beginning of our advocacy efforts. By coming to this hearing, you'll galvanize that support and send a clear message to all decision makers in the development process.

City Council Hearing on Eastern Rail Yards Rezoning
NEW DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, March 31
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
City Hall, Council Committee Room
RSVP

Subway: A, C, E, to Chambers; 1,2, to Park Place; 6, N, R to Bklyn Bridge/City Hall

The High Line in Bloom: Pt. 1

March 12, 2009
Author: 
Anonymous
Categories: 
Photography
Horticulture
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Viburnum x bodnantense 'Dawn'

Then and now! We're finally witnessing the fruits (flowers) of our labor. These beautiful pictures of an early Spring blooming shrub with fragrant flowers taken by Sierra Bainbridge at Field Operations are just the beginning of what promises to be an exciting Spring on the High Line. More images after the break.

OMFG.

March 11, 2009
Author: 
Anonymous
Categories: 
Neighborhood
Rail Yards
EnlargeKevin McDermott
"High Line (Micky) NYC"

As if we needed another reason to save the High Line at the Rail Yards.

Construction, Fall 2008

March 06, 2009
Author: 
Anonymous
Categories: 
Construction
Video

Alcove Seating Bench

March 05, 2009
Author: 
Patrick Hazari
Categories: 
Construction
Design
Enlargealcove benchPhoto by Jeffrey Donenfeld

Tim Saternow's High Line Watercolors

March 04, 2009
Author: 
Anonymous
Categories: 
Uncategorized
EnlargeImage courtesy of George Billis Gallery

Cold Weather Tips from the Construction Team

March 03, 2009
Author: 
Anonymous
Categories: 
In the Office
  • Take a pain reliever before going out into the cold...it thins your blood so it flows better when cold.

  • When you ball your hands in your pockets, don't make a full fist. Instead, leave air space so that the warm air generated by your body heat stays trapped in your cupped hand and helps your hands warm faster.

  • Put Vaseline between your toes before putting on your socks and shoes. It helps your toes stay warm!

  • Hats and hoods. Hats and hoods. That one's pretty obvious.

FHL Now Hiring For Program Coordinator, Six Other Positions

March 02, 2009
Author: 
Danya Sherman
Categories: 
Uncategorized

Join the High Line team! We're hiring for seven positions, most recently a Program Coordinator:

Rail Yards Update: Get Ready!

February 27, 2009
Author: 
Anonymous
Categories: 
Uncategorized
Rail Yards
Save the Rail Yards
 
Don't miss your chance to show your support for the High Line at the most important public hearing since 2005.
UPDATE: This hearing is scheduled for March 31 at 9:30 AM. Read More.


In the next few weeks, the City Council will hold a public hearing regarding its vote on the Eastern Rail Yards zoning text amendments. The hearing, the City Council's first ever on the rail yards, will be a rare opportunity to show the Council how much public support there is for preserving the High Line at the rail yards. It is essential that we make a strong showing at this hearing.

If you want to recieve more information about this hearing, and to get regular updates about our rail yards advocacy, please email railyards@thehighline.org.

What we're asking for: We want the City of New York to take ownership of the High Line at the rail yards. This ownership transfer would happen in the same way it did on the rest of the High Line in 2005, with CSX Transportation, the private railroad company, donating the structure to the City for use as a public open space. City ownership would go a long way towards guaranteeing the High Line's permanent preservation, including the spur.

Why Now? The public review process for the rail yards development is underway. Despite the economic downturn, the developers are moving forward with the public approvals so that when the economy improves they will be ready to begin building. So now, during this public review process, is the time for the City to act on the High Line. City acquisition of the High Line must take place now, before development on the rail yards is given the green light.

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