The Highline
The High Line is New York City’s new linear park in the sky and was formally used as an aboveground railway. It is located in Chelsea, the heart of one of the city’s most popular districts. The fascinating agricultural landscape creates a diverse perception of a park, by providing an elevated structure. The High Line is referred to as the “Miracle Above Manhattan”, as it stretches one and half miles through the Lower West Side and provides a direct integration of “good design” with concerns of sustainability. The railroad has been transformed from a disused viaduct with rusty tracks to a leafy walkway, lined on either side with some railings for the safety of the children. The park’s main attractions are naturalized plantings as well as a few unexpected views off the Hudson River. The concrete walkways unify the trail, some portions of the tracks are filled with rolling lounge positioned for people to sit or to lay on and enjoy the view that is accessible to them. Since its inception, the High Line has been invaded with all sorts of activities such as: pick nicks, children playing with water, people trying to soak in some sunlight, families enjoying their ice creams and tourists trying to capture every image they possibly can. The skyline definitely creates a balance between individuals being able to benefit from its public access, whilst still being environmentally friendly.
I went to the Highline 3 times for an hour each time. I visited the outdoor park on Wednesday at 5 pm, on Friday at 1 pm and on Sunday at 3 pm. Throughout all of my visits I realized that my sketches looked very similar, people were attracted to the same areas and the same activities. Most of the people were situated on the stairs facing a big glass that frames the city, a large number of people populated that area by doing different things, some sat and starred at the frame of the city, others were eating their lunches, and the rest were reading or listening to music. Also, other areas that were populated seemed to be the areas with a lot of seatings, and the lawn; one can see different kinds of people doing different things, such as picnics, kids playing around, couples holding hands and people laying down and trying to find the most sunshine they can in order for them to find warmth.
The High Line is New York City’s new linear park in the sky and was formally used as an aboveground railway. It is located in Chelsea, the heart of one of the city’s most popular districts. The fascinating agricultural landscape creates a diverse perception of a park, by providing an elevated structure. The High Line is referred to as the “Miracle Above Manhattan”, as it stretches one and half miles through the Lower West Side and provides a direct integration of “good design” with concerns of sustainability. The railroad has been transformed from a disused viaduct with rusty tracks to a leafy walkway, lined on either side with some railings for the safety of the children. The park’s main attractions are naturalized plantings as well as a few unexpected views off the Hudson River. The concrete walkways unify the trail, some portions of the tracks are filled with rolling lounge positioned for people to sit or to lay on and enjoy the view that is accessible to them. Since its inception, the High Line has been invaded with all sorts of activities such as: pick nicks, children playing with water, people trying to soak in some sunlight, families enjoying their ice creams and tourists trying to capture every image they possibly can. The skyline definitely creates a balance between individuals being able to benefit from its public access, whilst still being environmentally friendly.
I went to the Highline 3 times for an hour each time. I visited the outdoor park on Wednesday at 5 pm, on Friday at 1 pm and on Sunday at 3 pm. Throughout all of my visits I realized that my sketches looked very similar, people were attracted to the same areas and the same activities. Most of the people were situated on the stairs facing a big glass that frames the city, a large number of people populated that area by doing different things, some sat and starred at the frame of the city, others were eating their lunches, and the rest were reading or listening to music. Also, other areas that were populated seemed to be the areas with a lot of seatings, and the lawn; one can see different kinds of people doing different things, such as picnics, kids playing around, couples holding hands and people laying down and trying to find the most sunshine they can in order for them to find warmth.
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