New Beginning at the End of the High Line
The High Line has become a very popular destination on the West Side of Manhattan. This major construction project, "Hudson Yards" , is at the northern end of the HIgh Line. Scheduled for completion in 2018, Hudson Yards will be a major redevelopment, including 16 new skyscrapers. It is proposed to include a 5000 residences, a 750-seat school, a major retail center, and massive office space.
The High Line is a unique elevated public park on a re-purposed railroad line. We arrived early at this end of the High Line and enjoyed the gardens and public art along the walk. On the return walk we encountered huge crowds as several tour buses discharged loads of tourists. When the Hudson Yards project is completed, the High Line will probably be a lot more crowded : (
New Beginning at the End of the High Line
The High Line has become a very popular destination on the West Side of Manhattan. This major construction project, "Hudson Yards" , is at the northern end of the HIgh Line. Scheduled for completion in 2018, Hudson Yards will be a major redevelopment, including 16 new skyscrapers. It is proposed to include a 5000 residences, a 750-seat school, a major retail center, and massive office space.
The High Line is a unique elevated public park on a re-purposed railroad line. We arrived early at this end of the High Line and enjoyed the gardens and public art along the walk. On the return walk we encountered huge crowds as several tour buses discharged loads of tourists. When the Hudson Yards project is completed, the High Line will probably be a lot more crowded : (