highline

The urban legacy of the high line is the unique spatial condition of the existing CSX “box” easement, a right of way 24 feet above the street level, creating a linear zone 20 feet high and over 24 blocks long. We propose that this linear zone be made “bankable” for future public uses, be it pedestrian promenade, performance park, public pool or high speed rail (or none of the above if this urbanism spawns some unforeseen new program of occupation). Its public program is at liberty to change and evolve with future urban transitions.