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City Takes Big Step Toward the High Line's Preservation at the Rail Yards
Photograph by Alex S. MacLean.
We're pleased to bring you news of another major milestone towards the full preservation of the High Line at the West Side Rail Yards. The Department of City Planning announced today that it has certified the City's application for approval of future acquisition of the High Line above 30th Street.
Read the full Press Release [PDF]
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New Art Piece by Richard Galpin to Debut in May
A rendering by the artist.
We're pleased to announce an upcoming piece in our High Line Art program, an ongoing series of commissions and collaborations. This May, a new work entitled Viewing Station will debut by artist Richard Galpin, who is best known for his altered and abstract photographs of cityscapes.
For the High Line, Galpin will create a “viewing station” that will provide a manipulated view of the High Line's surroundings, recalling the artist's abstract photographic work. Park visitors will look through a viewing apparatus lined up with a metal screen from which geometric shapes have been cut. One of the wonderful experiences the High Line has provided to visitors is a new vista of Manhattan. Galpin's artwork will offer a novel reconsideration of our surroundings.
This High Line Art Commission is presented by Friends of the High Line and the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. High Line Art Commissions are made possible by Donald R. Mullen, Jr.
Read more about Richard Galpin's Work
Winter Weather on the High Line
The High Line got its first taste of true winter weather in late December, as a blizzard swept up the East Coast and blanketed the High Line, and the rest of New York City, with 10 inches of snow. Since then, lighter snowfalls, sub-freezing temperatures, and heavy winds have been the norm in the last few weeks.
Snow and ice on the High Line present a special challenge for our Maintenance and Operations team, and they've quickly risen to the test. The team must quickly and effectively clear snow from the High Line's stairs and walking paths to make them safe for park visitors.
Because of the High Line's delicate plantings, and our commitment to sustainable operations, no salts or chemicals are used in snow clearance. Instead, where the path is wide enough, snow is cleared with a rotating broom attachment to our Toolcat vehicle (shown above). On parts of the High Line where the path is narrow, and on all stairs, snow must be shoveled by hand. A heavy snowfall on the High Line is an "all hands on deck" scenario, and can require several hours of work before the park can fully open to visitors.
In the event of a snowstorm or other inclement weather this winter, please check our Web site, or follow us on Twitter, for updates. We will update both to let you know whether the High Line is fully open, partially closed, or completely closed while we work to clear snow.
We hope to see you on the High Line this winter!
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Annoucing the High Line Web Shop
We're proud to announce the launch of our new High Line Web Shop!Our Web Shop is the only place you can buy High Line gear, including our wind-proof opening season umbrella, our stylish High Line Sigg aluminum water bottle, publications like Designing the High Line, t-shirts and other apparel, and more.
All proceeds from Web Shop sales support the ongoing maintenance and operations of the High Line. We offer free shipping for all domestic orders over $50.
Visit the High Line Web Shop
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January 20: High Line's Patrick Cullina Part of Wave Hill's Lecture Series
Our friends at Wave Hill in the Bronx are holding a series of lectures geared towards avid gardeners and other landscape enthusiasts. On January 20, Friends of the High Line's Vice President of Horticulture and Park Operations, Patrick Cullina, will speak as a part of this series, at the New York School of Interior Design. He will be speaking about the High Line as a dynamic and emerging landscape, and addressing how the project relates to the lecture series' theme of "landscape design and the meaning of our interactions with plants and the natural world."January 20, 6:00 PM
New York School of Interior Design
170 East 70th Street
New York, NY
Tickets are $25 for the general public, or $20 for members of Friends of the High Line or Wave Hill. To purchase tickets, or to find our more about this lecture series, please call (718)549-3200 x216, or visit the Wave Hill Web Site.
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2009 in Pictures
Dear Friends,2009 has been a remarkable year for the High Line. After spending the spring working on the final stages of construction, we opened the first section of the park in June. Since then, we estimate that nearly 2 million people have visited. We hope you were among these first visitors to the High Line, and that you return again and again in 2010.
The High Line's first year as a public park has been truly amazing. We've pulled together some of our favorite pictures from this incredible, historic year. We hope you enjoy them!
We hope you'll continue to support the High Line as we prepare for 2010.
Many thanks, and happy New Year,
Park visitors stroll and relax on the Diller – von Furstenberg Sundeck between 14th and 15th Streets. The Sundeck is one of the High Line's most popular gathering spots, especially for sunbathers on bright summer days, and as a place to watch the sunset. Photo by Iwan Baan
"...The High Line is a hit, and not just with tourists but with New Yorkers who are openly relishing a place where they can reflect and relax enough to get a new perspective on Manhattan."
—Diane Cardwell, For High Line Visitors, Park is a Railway Out of Manhattan, The New York Times
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