The High Line

This is actually at the end of the High Line. The High Line is an old elevated railtrack that has been renovated to become a linear park and walking trail. There have been alot of plants and vegetation put in, so much so that there are three gardeners employed full time. After much buzz, the High Line opened about three months ago. It is opening in stages and only the first, 1 1/2 mile stage has been completed.
















This is at the beginning of the High Line when one comes up the stairs from the ground level. Notice the architectural detailing on the left where the concrete resembles railroad tracks. (Love it!) The picture on the right is The Standard Hotel which one walks under when on the High Line. The architecture makes it look like something from the 1960s but it was specifically to cantilever over the High Line. In advertising, the Standard's slogan has been "You show us yours, we'll show you ours." Cute.