A Photo Essay: New York City’s Midair Park, The High Line
The High Line has motivated urban planners across the planet to take old infrastructure and turn it into something usable and lovely.
July 1, 2021
The High Line. Photo by Michael Levin. The High Line offers open access to all from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays. On weekends
What’s in downtown New York and high in the air? It’s the High Line, a fascinating urban park constructed from abandoned elevated freight train tracks. More than five million New Yorkers and visitors have run, walked, sat and sunned themselves on this unique aerie, which celebrated its 12th birthday last month.
An early morning walk on a recent sunny spring day revealed the visual byplay between the plants, grasses and trees of the High Line and the surrounding architecture of the Meatpacking District and Chelsea. On your next trip to New York, a stroll or a run on the High Line ought to be on your itinerary.
New York Times best selling author Michael Levin is one of America's most prolific ghostwriters and journalists. He has helped create more successful books than anyone in the publishing industry, and he specializes in business fables and business fiction. His websites are www.TheFableFactory.com and www.MichaelLevinWrites.com.