Gothamist: Report from the High Line

mickster

Sun, 09 Apr 2006 09:19:42 -0500

Peakguy, you are 100% correct. Unfortunately it won't happen.

webster

Sat, 08 Apr 2006 14:39:35 -0500

I think you mean trestle.

cinquez

Sat, 08 Apr 2006 11:52:48 -0500

I just hope that the Apple Tree does not get cut down. It stills bear fruit.

peakguy

Sat, 08 Apr 2006 11:24:14 -0500

I love the idea of reclaimed old industrial areas for public spaces, but everyone should realize that someday we may need to reactivate the High Line for Freight Rail in Manhattan. Currently everything needs to be trucked in over the bridges, causing traffic congestion and toxic fumes. As liquid fuel prices rise, it will be increasingly expensive to continue that. Thankfully since they are not tearing it down, we will still have the physical structure in place to carry freight again if we need it. Fingers crossed...

Kevin Walsh

Sat, 08 Apr 2006 10:41:36 -0500

The high line park will be interesting, but I still can't help but think the MTA should have pursued it as a logical western extension of the #7 line. Plans call for the prospective line to end at the Jav, but this could have extended it to the west Village. The el infrastructure is in place. Heh...what am I sayin'...further subway construction is impossible without a dedicated 10 billion-dollar grant, which isn't coming. www.forgotten-ny.com

zincink

Sat, 08 Apr 2006 10:00:12 -0500

I like that tv pic..could you send it to me?