On the High Line: The Definitive Guide

The High Line is a popular New York City park that was built on a former freight railroad. This updated Third Edition of On the High Line provides rich details about the park's history, architecture, plants, horticulture, and industries, and features a new conversation about gentrification and inequity. Author Annik LaFarge offers a frank discussion on how the park's leadership created a platform for discussing these issues and for advising other projects on how to work more inclusively and from a social justice and equity perspective.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 03 June 2024
Publisher: Fordham University Press

The High Line, a former freight railroad turned into a park in the sky, is a renowned example of adaptive reuse and a beloved attraction in New York City, attracting over 8 million visitors annually. This fully revised Third Edition of On the High Line, published to commemorate the fifteenth anniversary of the park's opening, remains the definitive guide to this transformative park that has reshaped an entire neighborhood and inspired cities worldwide. Presented in concise entries organized by approximately two city block sections, the guide delves into the rich details of the park's surroundings, showcasing historic and modern architecture, plants and horticulture, and significant industries and technological advancements that have emerged in the neighborhoods traversed by the park. With over 110 black and white photographs, the guide captures the beauty and diversity of the park's landscape. It also explores the historical and contemporary architecture, the introduction of cold storage and the development of radar, the elevator, and talking movies, among other technological innovations. The updated edition includes newly opened sections of the park and features a new conversation on the controversial aspects of the High Line's story and its role in highlighting the most egregious manifestations of gentrification and inequity in public spaces. Author Annik LaFarge candidly discusses how the park's leadership has created a platform for discussing these issues and providing guidance to other projects on how to work more inclusively and with a social justice and equity perspective. On the High Line serves as an insightful travel companion, offering valuable insights into the park's history, architecture, and cultural significance.

Weight: 428g
Dimension: 151 x 229 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781531506117