high line

The Bay Line: the High Line of San Francisco?

Ariel Schwartz — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:28:17 -0400

Beyond the High Line: Five Bridges You'll Want to Stroll Across

Cliff Kuang — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:10:45 -0400

The City Parks Renaissance

Michael Cannell — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:02:50 -0400

Twelve years ago the term "Bilbao effect" was coined in response to the swarms descending on the Spanish city of Bilbao--previously known as the Pittsburgh of Spain--to see the titanium swirls built by Frank Gehry for the Guggenheim Museum. Until then most of us had never heard of Bilbao; we weren't even sure how to pronounce it. But in its first year the Guggenheim logged 100,000 visitors.

Move Over, High Line: Hudson River's Pier 57 Looks Amazing

Cliff Kuang — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:44:23 -0400

Today, the Hudson River Park announced the winning proposal to develop Pier 57, at West 15th Street. The plan would turn the basically unused pier into a mixed-use development, filled with shops and galleries, a stones throw away from the already iconic High Line.

A Stroll Through the High Line: An Amazing Park Opens in New York City

Fast Company staff — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:45:04 -0400

The High Line is a long-abandoned 1.5-mile elevated railway in Manhattan that's been turned into a public park. It's being unveiled to the public today. Enjoy the view.

Sneak Peek Images From Unveiling of the New York High Line

Noah Robischon — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:29:24 -0400

The High Line is a long-abandoned 1.5-mile elevated railway in Manhattan that's been turned into a public park (with gardens designed by Piet Oudolf, one of our 100 Most Creative People). It's being unveiled to the public today. Here's a sneak preview--come back later today for a full report.