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Plant of the Week: Transparent Tall Purple Moor Grass

By Madeline Berg August 12, 2013

The negative spaces between the thin and airy stems of this grass create a curtain-like effect, providing a mysterious effect. The High Line’s planting design is inspired by the self-seeded landscape that grew up between rail tracks after the trains stopped running in the 1980s. Today, the ... read more
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- Horticulture,
- Plant of the Week,
- Grasses,
- Piet Oudolf
Photo of the Week: National Night Out in Chelsea

By Erika Harvey August 9, 2013

Earlier this week High Line staff, Summer Youth Corps, and Teen Arts Council members were thrilled to host a series of activities as part of our neighborhood's National Night Out, an afternoon and evening of festivities organized by the PSA4 Community Council, Fulton Houses Tenant Association, ... read more
- Categories:
- Photography,
- Community,
- Youth Corps,
- Teen Arts & Culture Council ,
- Community Engagement
Kids Create Their Own Masterpieces at Arty Hours

By Kat Widing August 9, 2013

At Arty Hours, held Saturday mornings, kids are encouraged to think creatively about the artistic process in relation to the art on view at the High Line. Photo by Elena Bernstein Ever dream of memorializing yourself as a sculpture in a public park? These lucky kids transformed dreams into rea... read more
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- Family Programs
VIDEO: Beyond the High Line: Building Equitable Cities and Public Spaces

By Jennette Mullaney August 8, 2013

Majora Carter and Enrique Peñalosa joined us for a lively panel discussion on equality in public spaces. “Parks were a means to an end, an end of empowerment, of joy,” said Carter, recalling her groundbreaking work in the South Bronx. Photo by Rowa Lee Renowned urban strategists Enrique Peñal... read more
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Faces Behind the Food: Caitlin McGinn of Blue Bottle Coffee

By Ana Nicole Rodriguez August 8, 2013

In this week's installment of Faces Behind the Food, New York City’s friendliest barista, Caitlin McGinn of Blue Bottle Coffee, keeps us wired with fun stories about serving coffee weekly to thousands of people. Caitlin tells us about “life-changing coffees” like the New Orleans, and meaning o... read more
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- High Line Food
Looks We Love: The High Line and J.Crew Garments for Good Collection

By Ana Nicole Rodriguez August 7, 2013

Excited about our new capsule collection by J.Crew for the High Line, we invited a few friends—including neighbors and colleagues—to try on the tees and accessories in the park that inspired them. 100% of the proceeds from the purchase of this J.Crew collection support Friends of the High Line, h... read more
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Plant of the Week: Purple Passionflower

By Madeline Berg August 5, 2013

This vine flower’s many intricate parts have been said to represent various aspects of the Christian crucifixion story, giving the plant its name: “passion.” The High Line’s planting design is inspired by the self-seeded landscape that grew up between rail tracks after the trains stopped run... read more
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- Horticulture,
- Plant of the Week
Photo of the Week: Exploring the Gardens of Wave Hill

By Erika Harvey August 3, 2013

Standing amidst a beautiful garden of flowers is Wave Hill’s Marco Polo Stufano Conservatory, which is home to a variety of tropical and desert plants. Photo by Gigi Altarejos This week we celebrate another green New York City gem – Wave Hill. Earlier this summer, our friends at Wave Hil... read more
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- Photo of the Week,
- Volunteers
We Had a Blast at Our First Teen Night

By Programming Staff August 2, 2013

Teen Arts Council member Amanda Feliciano (far left) dances with a visitor at the High Line Boardwalk, our first Teen Night. Photo by Rowa Lee. On Thursday, July 18, Friends of the High Line and the High Line Teen Arts Council, welcomed more than 275 teens to the first High Line Te... read more
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- Teen Night,
- Teen Arts & Culture Council
Construction Update: Prepping the Concrete Deck

By Jennette Mullaney August 1, 2013

Construction crews braved intense heat to make repairs to the historic High Line pipe railing. After welding is completed, the new railing segment will be painted. Photo by Timothy Schenck Despite soaring temperatures, construction crews have been making great strides preparing the ... read more
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- Rail Yards,
- Construction