Now on view along with those rusty rail tracks is a lush urban garden, iconic skyline views, and frequent art installations lining the walking path. To help you move into the city, you may use the transport maps of new york city operated by the mta and other private companies. Originally a dutch village, harlem was established in 1658 and annexed to new york city in 1873. This map was originally published in february 2017 and has been updated for accuracy. The high line is an elevated rail structure that was constructed between 1929 and 1934 to serve the industrial and. The high line 122 gansevoort st new york, ny parks mapquest. Every single day, crisis or no crisis, these are the essential workers in our city, our economy, and our society.
Since the early 20th century, the neighborhood has been a significant africanamerican residential, cultural, and business hub, with a peak black population of 98. The battery located at the southern tip of manhattan, the battery offers waterview gardens and. Lessons from the high line a new oral history of the making of the high line. Nycs elevated walkway and park passing through west chelsea. Hammond is proud to report steady changes in the high lines visitor makeup. Sep 3, 2015 the history of the west side of manhattan from before the high lines transformation, with special attention to the period before the high lines construction. The high line is an elevated railway transformed into a public park on manhattans west side. Nyc street map is an ongoing effort to digitize official street records, bring them together with other street information, and make them easily accessible to the public. Constructed 30 feet above the ground, it avoided dangerous street crossings, and routed between 10th and 11th streets in its more northern sections the railway avoided. Large manhattan maps for free download and print high. A third section is under construction for the park by the hudson, and unlike the first two, it will have rusted rail tracks overgrown with flora. The creators of the new york high line are, in many ways, the steve jobs of the urban planning world. Find out more about our additional safety precautions, program cancellations, and potential closures before you head to a park or recreation center.
Like the rest of new york city, the high line trail has something for everyone, whether you need a bit of nature, crave art, enjoy bird watching or people watching. The high line is a public park built on a historic freight rail line elevated above the streets on manhattans west side. It is owned by the city of new york, and maintained and operated by friends of the high line. High line elevated nyc parkrail trail from 1934 to 1980 an elevated rail line, now called the high line, connected the rail yards of midtown manhattan to an industrial district along the lower west side of manhattan. The high line has become a new york city landmark, offering a oneofakind walk with a refreshing perspective of nyc.
The high line isnt done yet, and its already the subject of history. The high line nyc is one of the most unique parks and popular attractions for its curation of events and activities. New york citys frontline workers frontline workers have always been the lifeblood of our city. The high line is open every day at 7 am and typically remains open until 10 or 11 pm, depending on the time of year. Reclaiming the high line is a project of the design.
Saved from demolition by neighborhood residents and the city of new york, the high line opened in 2009 as a hybrid public space where visitors experience nature, art, and design. The high line and equity in adaptive reuse citylab. The meatpacking district, west chelsea, and hells kitchenclinton. Dyker beach park w estch r the bronx n a s s a u q e e n s queens brooklyn jamaica bay h a r l e m 2 r i v e r 161 st e a s t 6 r i v e r l e a s t 3 av r i v e r hudson river 4 airtrain stops. High line map and self guided tour free tours by foot. If youre searching for free things to do in nyc, walking and exploring the high line doesnt cost a dime. Apr 08, 2016 if youre searching for free things to do in nyc, walking and exploring the high line doesnt cost a dime. Nyc high line walkway grating project for one of new yorks most beautiful parks material.
The high line stretches one mile from 30th street to gansvoort and washington streets in the. High line elevated nyc park rail trail trail conference. Saved from demolition by neighborhood residents and the city of new york, the high line opened in 2009. Jun 10, 2009 the high line is the only place in new york where you can have this experience one that is as singular in its way as standing on the observation deck of the empire state building. All previously released versions of this data are available at databytesarchive. Use our high line map to find a place to lounge outdoors or plan a stroll. Developments are listed geographically from the south end of. Friends of the high line raises nearly 100% of the high line s annual budget. This map is designed to represent parks as they are used by the public. Nurses, janitors, grocery clerks, childcare staff, bus and truck drivers. In 2015, 44 percent of parkusers who hailed from new york city were people of color, up 20 points from 2010. May 24, 2019 the high line nyc is one of the most unique parks and popular attractions for its curation of events and activities. It should not be used to represent the legal boundaries of property under parks jurisdiction. Mta new york city subway large print edition, with railroad connections jamaicasutphin blvd long island rail road subway airtrain jfk 34 streetherald sq subway city hall subway bklyn bridgecity hall subway 4,5,6 only court stborough hall subway jay stmetrotech subway 2,3 and northbound 4,5 atlantic avbarclays ctr long island rail.
Now on view along with those rusty rail tracks is a lush urban garden, iconic skyline views, and frequent art. Anyone who rides the subway is familiar with the standard subway map, a cartoon version of the real thing which is designed to aid the rider through their travels. It runs from gansevoort street in the meatpacking district to west 34th street. The subway network has 24 lines and 422 stations forming a rail network of 1,452 miles 2,337 km.
The park, created by robert hammond and joshua david, reinvigorated manhattans far west side with new jobs, mixedincome housing, and arts and cultural development, providing an internationallyrenowned model of civic leadership. Distinct features found in the high line, phase 3 are the pershing square beams. With this app, you can find the official mapped width, name, and status of specific streets and how they may relate to specific properties. Developments are listed geographically from the south end of the high line to the north. About the high line the high line is a new york city park, built on an elevated 1930s freight rail structure on manhattans west side. Stainless steel grating with algrip slip resistant surface to meet ada guidelines and to be high heel friendly. You can find on this page the map of new york city subway. A complete and geographically accurate nyc subway track map. This post contains a high line map to be used as a selfguided tour and visitors guide. The high line is a new york city public park built on a 1. The high line is a unique elevated celebration of nature and the city and this book shows all aspects of this brilliant project captured in spectacular photographs. Founded in 1999 by community residents, friends of the high line fought for the high lines preservation and transformation at a time when the.
If you want to visit without the majority of the crowds, go either first thing in the morning or later in the evening. Manhattan waterfront greenway map little red lighthouse built in 1880, the little red lighthouse is listed on the national register of historic places. On nyc map 360 you can download in pdf or print useful and practical maps of new york city in united states. Miller, public garden designer, the conservatory garden nyc and author of parks, plants and people rails to trails. Close to every shopping and entertaining center, public institution and restaurant one. The high line is a public park built on top of an old railroad tracks in manhattan. High line map of outdoor oases and nyc sightseeing around the.
The new york central railroad spur known as the west side line. If you would like to view all city property under the jurisdiction of nyc parks, please visit nyc opendata. The high line new york city 2020 all you need to know. This post is a visitors guide to the high line, an innovative city park built on an abandoned elevated freight rail line in chelsea. The high line is a 23cityblocklong elevated railway reclaimed as an extraordinary public open space in the heart of manhattans west side.
The future of the high line 178 distinguishing digital architecture edited by yotung liu. Today, the high line has been repurposed into a public park, 1. High line art was founded in 2009, and continues every year to commission and produce artworks on and around the high line. A guide to walking the high line in new york sidetracked. The park features lush horticulture, artworks, seasonal food vendors, community programming, and unique views of the hudson river and new york city. High line mapinfo the high line is located on manhattans west side. Nov, 2015 the high line is a public park built on top of an old railroad tracks in manhattan. Also known as the high line at the rail yards, phase 3 is the final section of the high line. May 10, 2017 a complete and geographically accurate nyc subway track map.
High line map and visitor guide this post is a visitors guide to the high line, an innovative city park built on an abandoned elevated freight rail line in chelsea. The high lines transformative real estate boom, mapped. Events or gatherings greater than 20 persons, except by permit. Founded in 1999 by community residents, friends of the high line.
It is possible to find all different types of restaurants and prices in the big apple. Close to every shopping and entertaining center, public institution and restaurant one will find specially equipped smoking areas. May 07, 2019 the high line is one of the best new york activitiesand here, youll find a guide to the nyc parks architecture, events, and more. W estch r the bronx n a s s a u q e e n s queens brooklyn jamaica bay h a r l e m 2 r i v e r lirr e a s t 23 st r i v e r l e a s t 3 av r i v e r l o n g e i s l a n d 2 s o u n d 1 hudson river 4 airtrain stops terminal numbers 7 5 8 2 1 q72 q47 m60 sbs m60 sbs m60 sbs m60 sbs q47 q48 q70 ltd q72 q70 ltd q48 q10 q10 b15 q10 train jfk train. We include tips on planning your visit, as well as where to eat in the area, what tours are available and more. The original elevated railway was completed in 1934 in response to the inefficient and dangerous conditions on the avenues, with their mix of. Download the high line james corner field operations pdf free. The lighthouse improved navigation on the hudson until it was officially decommissioned in 1947.
Jan 18, 2018 the high line is open every day at 7 am and typically remains open until 10 or 11 pm, depending on the time of year. Founded in 1999 by community residents, friends of the high line fought for the high lines preservation and transformation. The high line is the only place in new york where you can have this experience one that is as singular in its way as standing on the observation deck of the empire state building. Use our high line map to discover a piece of gothams history fyi. See a map and these park features in detail at friends of the high line. The western slice of greenwich villagealthough some will tell you its a separate neighborhood altogether. The high line is located in the west village neighborhood of manhattan. Since the early 20th century, the neighborhood has been a significant africanamerican residential, cultural, and business hub, with a. The high line is an elevated freight rail line transformed into a public park on manhattans west side.
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